The BODiWORKS Centre

www.healthisfreedom.net

 

Presents

 

theACTIVATEprogram

Text Box: BALANCE         STRENGTH              CONFIDENCE  

 

 

 

An active preventive health program for adults

65 years and older.

 

ü      Bones become brittle as we age and after the age of 40 we begin to lose 1/3 lb of muscle per year without intervention.  THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE.

ü      Among those above 65 years of age, 85% of falls require hospitalization.                                 THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE.

ü      A fear of repeated falls often severely restricts daily travel, shopping, attending functions, which results in social isolation and depression. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE.

 

“ACTIVATE” yourself in our program.

Now booking new clients for February 2009

Enter our ongoing OPEN times (only $15 per week)

on Wednesdays at 1pm or Fridays at 2pm

OR

Enter our individual session schedule at mutual appointment times throughout the weekdays. House calls also possible.

Exercise and lifestyle improvements for Seniors   

 

Throughout our years of experience helping people of all ages achieve healthier lifestyles

and rehabilitate from injury we have felt it necessary to initiate a program specifically

designed for seniors.  As a senior it is extremely important to feel mobile and be independent. 

For people aged 65plus (no limit) this program addresses

 

3 key areas of physical and lifestyle improvement:

                               

Falls prevention and reduction

Cardiovascular health and bone maintenance

 Enhance your quality of life to promote longevity 

 

Facts

  • Among seniors in Canada, 85% of falls required hospitalization

  • Bones become brittle as we age and after the age of 40 we begin to lose 1/3 of pound of muscle per yr.

  • 1.4 million Canadians have osteoporosis and 2 million are at risk.

  • The most significant types of injuries causing permanent disability are falls and motor vehicle accidents

  • Each year 30% of people over the age of 65 have falls.

  • - 40% cause traumatic injuries, - 2/3 of these lead to deaths, 30-50% result in minor soft tissue damage

 

* As with all new clients an initial consult and assessment is required.                                                                           A special one has been designed for this program.

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