Some helpful hints for exercise class leaders taking classes for older people ![]() Keep in mind when taking exercise classes these important points:
Hints for the class
![]() Specific Conditions Arthritis - Osteo and Rheumatoid
Rest is best – start exercising as these symptoms subside
Osteoporosis
Total Hip Replacement Those movements to be avoided over the first eight weeks (all patients have been told in hospital)
Total Knee Replacements
![]() Hints for Stair Climbing – for troublesome hip or knee
“Up to Heaven, down to Hell” ![]() Getting down to the floor and up Down to the floor - use a chair – seat to lean on
Up from the floor - get on all fours next to a chair
![]() Chest conditions and shortness of breath
Specific Movements to Stress
exercise – try slowly up and down (as long as knees are not sore)
- encourage using support (a chair or wall) if confidence is lacking - Or holding each other! - progress to not holding on for these exercises Suggestions - walk on tip toes - “heel-toe” walk - heel walk - exercises standing on one leg - walking backwards Comments are closed.
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AuthorShonagh O'Hagan Archives
April 2025
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