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Many elderly people fall and injure themselves and this is a major
health problem.

If you are over 80 you have a 50% chance
of falling in any year.

Our Otago Exercise programme can help!

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Handspring delivers the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) across the lower North Island.
The programme is proven to reduce falls and fall-related injuries by 35%.
It is brought to you at home by a registered physiotherapist or nurse.
It is an exercise programme concentrating on leg strength and balance.
The programme is fully funded by ACC so there is no cost to those taking part.

You can take part in the programme if you are:

over 80 years old, or over 65 for Maori and Pacific people
Living independently in the community, eg not in a rest home or hospital
At risk of falling, or have had a fall in the last 12 months

Find out more about eligibility

Here's how to apply:

Either register your interest here (or someone you know who may be interested) and we will initiate the referral process.

Or

Ask your GP to refer you. You can print off a brochure here and take it to your GP.

ACC has an excellent website with information on the OEP and the Modified Tai Chi programme which they also fund.

Level 3, 150 Willis Street, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04 3848313 Email: info@willisstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz

Referrers - stay informed with our e-newsletter ‘Springboard’!

Many elderly people fall and injure themselves and this is a majorhealth problem.

If you are over 80 you have a 50% chanceof falling in any year.

You can take part in the programme if you are:

Here's how to apply:

Many elderly people fall and injure themselves and this is a major
health problem.

If you are over 80 you have a 50% chance
of falling in any year.