Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) Program to Prevent Falls [Trainer's Manual] - Softcover

Lindy Clemson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 174332037X ISBN 13: 9781743320372

Publisher: Sydney University Press, 2014

Synopsis

The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the LiFE program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week.

The trainer's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides a step-by-step guide for therapists and trainers to implement the program with their clients. It should be used in conjunction with the participant's manual so that the program is fully understood from both the trainer's and participant's perspectives.

Blank copies of the worksheets are available online.

• Activity Counter
• Activity Planner
• Daily Routine Chart (DRC)
• LiFE Assessment Tool

A Participant's Manual is also available.

About this title

About the Author

Lindy Clemson is an occupational therapist with a PhD in epidemiology. She is an associate professor in ageing at the University of Sydney.
Jo Munro is a physiotherapist with a Master's in health science education.
Maria Fiatarone Singh is a geriatrician and professor in exercise and sport science at the University of Sydney.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sydney University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 174332037X
• ISBN 13: 9781743320372
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100