Tailoring strength training for older adults
27 Nov 2024
Theatre A
Older Age Adults
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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.