Tailoring strength training for older adults
27 Nov 2024
Theatre A
Older Age Adults
Specific Conditions
This talk will delve into the common challenges faced by older adults when beginning strength training and will present practical regressions and adaptations to address these issues.
- Identify Common Challenges: Understand the physical and psychological barriers older adults face when starting strength training.
- Implementing Regressions and Adaptations: Learn practical methods to modify strength training exercises to accommodate the needs of older adults.
- Enhance Professional Confidence: Gain confidence in taking ownership of exercise regressions and recognise the importance of strength building in the rehabilitation of older adults.