Northamptonshire Sport

Get Up & Go

Get Up & Go is part of a county-wide falls prevention programme providing strength and balance exercise classes for older adults or those who have a fear of falling, had a fall or are at risk of falling.

Get Up & Go exercise classes help to improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence and are delivered by OTAGO exercise programme qualified instructors.

The Get Up & Go classes utilise OTAGO exercises which are evidence based in the prevention of falls, which is proven to:

• Reduce falls

• Reduce injury due to falls

• Improve balance & strength

• Improve ability to complete everyday tasks

• Increase stamina

• Improve mood

• Improve confidence and independence

For more information on the community and iCAN Get Up & Go programmes, please contact:

Community Get Up & Go

Katy Downing, Programme Lead (Get Up & Go)

Tel: 07955 441975 Email: Katy.Downing@northamptonshiresport.org

iCAN Get Up & Go

Jude Stone, Programme Lead (iCAN Get Up & Go)

Make a referral to iCAN Get Up & Go

Tel: 07955 437523 Email: jude.stone@northamptonshiresport.org