Decreases in bone density (osteopenia & osteoporosis), muscle mass loss (sarcopenia) and increased risk of falls in the aged has been well documented in recent years so The Wellness Team location has decided to do something about it. CEO and Physiotherapist at The Wellness Team Calum Fraser stated “It’s great to do something for the community and seeing the increases in mobility and decrease in pain in our patients is definitely worth the effort”.
They have been running the classes for the last year and they have become more and more popular as their patients are noticing their improvements.Physiotherapy Aspley Calum stated “A lot of what our patients gain is confidence, seeing that they can lift heavier weights and perform more challenging balance and movement drills shows them that they can actually live more fulfilling lives”.
Only a decade ago it would be rare to see pensioners put on yoga pants, gym shoes and work up a sweat, but now that’s becoming a more common site in Aspley, Brisbane. While the classes are modified for each of the patients, they generally incorporate components of strength training, balance training and Pilates exercises. The gym is complete with a lifting platform and power rack where it’s common to see 70 and 80 year olds squatting and deadlifting. If the gym equipment is too intimidating to start the patients often start on the more gentle Pilates reformer or Cadillac and work their way up to weights as their confidence grows.
Strength training has been shown to improve strength in the aging population where increases in leg strength have been correlated to decreased mortality. Strength training has also been shown to help maintain bone density and fitness training is also great for cardiovascular fitness, something that pays dividends during the flu season.
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Company Name: The Wellness Team
Contact Person: Calum Fraser
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Phone: (07) 3862 9861
Address:1297 Gympie Rd, Aspley QLD 4034
City: Brisbane
State: Queensland
Country: Australia
Website: www.thewellnessteam.com.au/
