Postural Stability Instruction (Falls Prevention)

Photo taken at our Postural Stability Instruction class at the Renewal Family Centre

Virtual Gentle Exercise Classes

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have suspended our face-to-face classes. However, we are continuing to deliver virtual classes by phone and video link.

It is important for everyone, particularly older people who are at risk of falls, to keep exercising at home.

Our instructor, Sharon, has put together some videos so you can take part in virtual gentle exercise classes from home. All you need for most of them is a chair with a bit of space around it. Click below to view the classes.

1. Start with a warm up

Warm Up

2. Then pick one (try to do a different one each time you exercise)

Cardio

Strength You will need two objects like tinned beans or bottles of water for these exercises

Balance This can be done without doing the warm up first for a shorter workout

Music Some exercises with added music to get you moving

Bands Exercises using your resistance bands

3. Then finish with some stretches

Stretches

See a video of some falls prevention exercises from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Age UK Solihull has been commissioned by the Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group to provide Postural Stability Exercise Instruction for people aged 65 and over who have had a history of falls in the previous 12 months.

Postural Stability Instruction Testimonials 2019-20

Telephone: 0121 704 7845

Email: psi@ageuksolihull.org.uk

Waiting list open

Our PSI waiting list is now open! If you or someone you know is over 65, has a history of falls in the last 12 months, is registered with a Solihull GP, and would like to complete the PSI programme, please contact your GP or a health professional for a referral.

What is Postural Stability?

Postural Stability Instruction (PSI) is the only evidence based exercise that provides proven outcomes for frequent or recurrent fallers.

If you have fallen in the past 12 months you are not alone. Every year 35% of over 65's experience one or more falls and 45% of people aged over 80 who live in the community will fall each year. Following a fall, less than 50% of over 65's will regain their former level of independence.

The Postural Stability Exercise Service will not only support you to improve muscle strength, balance and confidence it will also support you to access wider health and wellbeing services, enabling you to gain the greatest benefits from the programme. However, there are certain expectations of you and you must not only commit to 20 one hour classes but also commit to an individually tailored exercise programme which you will undertake at home for a minimum of 6 months.

Benefits of the Service

The programme should help participants:

Understand the wider benefits of exercise
Be motivated to build the level of exercise gradually
Maintain independence
Undertake appropriate exercise during the programme
Have a reduced fear of falling
Get up off the floor if a fall occurs
Have increased confidence
Meet others
Access appropriate exercise after the programme ends

Access to the Service

Referrals to the service will come through health professionals such as Community Intermediate Care Service, a physiotherapist or your GP
If you want to refer yourself into the service you must contact your GP
Participants must be 65 and older with a history of falls in the last 12 months
Participants must be a resident of Solihull and registered with a Solihull GP

Instructors

All Postural Stability Instructors will have undertaken accredited PSI training and be registered with the Registerof Exercise Professionals, have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, an appropriate First Aid Certifcate, Indemnity Insurance and Safeguarding Adults Training.

Class times and Location

All classes take place at:

Renewal Family Centre
2 Vulcan Road
Solihull
B91 2JY

Times

Mondays

10:00am to 11:00am and 11:15am to 12:15pm

Wednesdays

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Thursdays