Fall prevention

Classes will be offered at 30th Street Senior Center, Aquatic Park Senior Center and on Zoom!

To register contact us at susan.mittelman@onlok.org / 415-550-2208

30TH STREET

Wed & Fri
11:30am – 12:30pm
English

30TH STREET

Wed & Fri
1:00pm – 2:00pm
English/Spanish

AQUATIC PARK

Tues & Thurs 11:30am-12:30pm

ZOOM

Tues & Thurs
11:30am– 12:30pm

  • 12-week progressive program designed to lower risk of falls.
  • Each class meets 1 hour, two times per week.
  • Exercises focus on lower extremity strength, standing static and dynamic balance and gait enhancement.
  • Recommended for people who have fallen
  • Exercise led by well-qualified certified fitness professionals
  • 3 cohorts per year starting January, May, and September

Requirements:

Must pass an in-person screening prior to enrollment in the Fall Prevention program (to ensure safety and appropriateness)

Enrollment, Location and Contact Info:

Dr. Christian J. Thompson, (415) 422-5270, cjthompson@usfca.edu

article – Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Exercise Program