Sport-Thieme “Fall Prevention” Set

The fall prevention set: equipment for balance and strength training for senior groups
The fall prevention set was assembled from a range of suitable, small pieces of equipment for balance and strength training following recommendations from the AOK (a German health insurance company). As fall prevention courses divide their content between balance and strength training, the equipment provided in this set has been organised to match. As such it includes beanbags, gymnastics ropes, balls and gymnastics matts which are primarily used in balance and coordination exercises. For example, attendees can attempt to balance on the gymnastics ropes or use their foot to draw figures with them. Using the dumbbells they can increase strength in their arms and upper body thereby improving their grip and ability to brace themselves.

The fall prevention set has almost everything an instructor and group need for targeted fall prevention. In addition to the set, all you will need is a large exercise room as well as 2 stable chairs per person. The chairs should be arranged into 2 circles, one inside the other, with the backrests of the chairs in front of the user acting as support they can grip if necessary. The set has been designed for use in any fall prevention course – regardless of whether it’s in care facilities, clubs, health centres or community centres.