Seniors Mobility Classes – Wednesday and Friday 10.00am followed by Social Time
Why is Mobility Important
What do we mean when we talk about mobility? In this case we are referring to mobility as the body’s ability to use its muscular system to move its joints in a smooth pain free and complete range of motion.
Assisted by the pulling or pushing action of our muscles, our joints should move in a smooth precise order and pattern. Our body’s joint mobility is constantly being called upon to some degree while assisting us in every physical task we perform, should it be a sporting action such as hitting a baseball or a simple every day activity like getting out of the chair.
As we age this kind of mobility can decrease for a number of reasons, some of the most common being muscle imbalance or weakness, inactivity, poor posture or arthritis in the joint itself. Whatever one of challenges we are talking of, there are a number of proven strategies to regain or at least improve the joints mobility.
Why is maintaining mobility in seniors so important? If mobility is compromised in some way it can set off a negative downward spiral, which often leads to inefficient movement patterns that will require much more energy from the seniors while they are performing simple daily tasks .Even worse by repeating these improper movement patterns, pain may occur in the joint, muscles or both.
Think of the consequence of this pain or extra effort. Being active becomes a much bigger chore, so you start to move less, with less movement the symptoms worsen. Sooner or later when the symptoms worsen you avoid social activities and simple daily chores, simply to avoid the pain or effort of movement. Obviously the above mentioned scenario has a negative effect on both the senior’s independence and social life, thus increasing the risk of isolation. Even worse many seniors suffering from mobility problems report a feeling of being over whelmed or a sense of depression.
While you cannot blame all feelings of depression or feelings of being overwhelmed on issues associated with mobility, many people who suffer from mobility issues reports having these symptoms. It is believed some of these emotional issues stem from daily and repeated anticipation of physical pain or discomfort while going about their daily routines.
The questions in this questionnaire are intended to encourage you to reflect on if your current state of mobility is having any negative effects on the quality of life.
You will be asked to repeat the questioner at Week One, Week 10 and week 20, to see if there is improvement by regularly attending this mobility class.
SUMMER CAMP- “Our Kids Our Camp” Week 1 18-22 July- Week 2 15-19 August
Cost $150.00 and includes a City Summer Swim Pass and T-shirt
Children
Mondays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Youth and Adults
Mondays and Thrusdays 7:30-9:00pm
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm
