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

Lindy Clemson; Jo Munro; Maria Fiatarone Singh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1743324006 ISBN 13: 9781743324004

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 participant's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides detailed descriptions of the strength and balance activities in the program. It shows how the activities can be incorporated into an everyday routine and includes several stories of successful participants in the program.

The participant's manual should also be read by therapists and trainers so that they are familiar with the LiFE program in its entirety and can teach it effectively to others.

A trainer'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: 1743324006
• ISBN 13: 9781743324004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120