Wolper’s MoveBig circuit exercise classes are based on the LSVT Big protocol which focuses on high amplitude, big movements in order to improve strength, balance and confidence.
People living with Parkinson’s disease can also benefit from our MoveSteady and MoveStrong classes depending on their initial assessment.
Treatment is provided by an experienced team which includes a Rehabilitation Medicine Physician, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff, pharmacist and discharge planner.
Facilities include a heated chlorine-free hydrotherapy pool and a fully equipped gym with specific areas for balance and functional strength training.
Wolper’s MoveSteady Fall Prevention Exercises
Wolper’s MoveSteady Fall Prevention Exercises
Wolper MoveSteady is suitable for people who are independent or use a walking stick/frame. Classes held at Wolper Jewish Hospital only
The MoveSteady program was designed to improve balance, strength, coordination and flexibility, all of which are crucial in reducing the risk of falls—especially for older adults or those with certain health conditions.
Here’s how these exercises are customised:
- Balance Training: Exercises like standing on one leg, tandem walking, or using a balance board help improve postural control.
- Strength Training: Emphasizes leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves) using bodyweight, resistance bands, or light weights.
- Coordination Exercises: Activities like stepping patterns or dual-tasking (walking while talking) train the brain and body to work together.
- Flexibility and Mobility: Gentle stretching improves range of motion, making movement easier and more stable.
- Gait Training: May involve walking drills, proper foot placement, and using assistive devices safely if needed.
Our exercises often simulate daily tasks (such as reaching, stepping over objects, or turning), helping to build confidence in everyday situations.
The Benefits of Fall Prevention Exercise
Scientific research strongly supports the role of regular physical activity in preventing falls and reducing related injuries, especially among older adults.
Studies have shown that targeted exercise programs focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination can significantly decrease fall risk by improving muscle function and enhancing postural control.
Evidence from clinical trials indicates that consistently engaging in regular balance and strength training exercises can lower fall rates by up to 30%. Activities such as resistance training and functional movement routines help retrain the body to respond more effectively to loss of balance, reducing the chances of stumbling or falling.
Regular physical activity also contributes to better bone health and joint stability, which not only helps prevent falls but also minimises the severity of injuries, such as fractures, when falls do occur.
What to Expect from Our Classes
Participants of all Wolper MoveWell classes must completed a preliminary assessment session with one of our physiotherapists or exercise physiologists.
Each class starts with a gentle warm-up and will then progress to the main exercises.
Each class consists of a maximum of 5 participants with one physiotherapist or exercise physiologist providing personalised instruction to aid and enable stability and coordination.
Book Today!
MoveWell classes are open to all individuals.
Classes run for 45 minutes and are supervised by an exercise physiologist or physiotherapist
Bookings are taken on a 12-week term basis and fees must be paid in-full prior to the commencement of each term.
A GP medical clearance is required and people new to MoveWell classes must attend an assessment session with one of Wolper’s therapists prior to commencement.
Once the assessment takes place, individuals can book single MoveWell classes via the MindBody app.
