The National MS Society has developed a new 8-week fall prevention program, designed for people living with MS who are ambulatory but who may be at risk for falling. You will learn about fall risks, tips and strategies to reduce risk for falling, and exercises to enhance balance and safety.
A supportive group atmosphere and expert instructors in the field of rehabilitation, health and wellness will help each participant develop a personal plan to maximize safety. Each week’s 2-hour program will have two parts; a discussion component focused on awareness of issues related to falls and an exercise component directed to improving postural alignment, balance, endurance and mobility.
Through this course, participants will:
- Increase awareness of the prevalence of falls among people with MS and the risk factors that may contribute to falls.
- Identify strategies they can employ to prevent falls and develop a fall prevention action plan.
- Engage in and develop a home fitness plan that addresses balance, endurance, and strength, aimed at reducing fall risk.
- Increase their confidence in minimizing fall risk and in managing falls if they do occur.
- Identify additional community resources to implement a fall prevention action plan.
Please check our online calendar for future offerings of Free From Falls.