MSSANT Network Winter 15 WEB NEW 220615

Physiotherapy
classes restart in SA
Margot Strelan Physiotherapist
As a result of your support, we are pleased to announce
the re-commencement of three physiotherapist supervised
exercise programs. The exercise programs have been made
possible through targeted donations and a new partnership
with Life Care Active.
Life Care Active has an accessible, purpose built facility and
they offer a range of exercise programs for the over 55’s.
We have established a mutually beneficial arrangement
where we have use of their venue free of charge and in
return they have access to some of our equipment housed in
their gym.
We currently have 24 Clients registered for classes and run
three one-hour classes run every Monday morning.
Classes consist of a combination of exercises that includes
resistance band strengthening, balance circuit, core stability
exercises, and modified boxing and coordination activities.
Classes also include seated warm ups, stretching and
relaxation at the end of the session.
Participants all benefit from the social interaction and
camaraderie of exercising together and sharing their
experiences and knowledge of MS.
Our long term plan is to transition these groups to Life Care
Active physiotherapists so that we can establish similar
groups in other locations. I will provide specific training for
the Life Care physiotherapists, educate them on how to work
with MS and continue to support those attending the groups.
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Winter 2015 The MS Society of South Australia & Northern Territory