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About our service
Our Strength and Balance Programme is specifically designed for patients aged 65+, aiming to improve strength, balance, and mobility to help reduce the risk of falls and increase confidence in daily activities. The programme consists of six weekly classes, each lasting one hour, with a focus on lower limb strengthening exercises and balance training. You do not have to be a Mater Private patient to avail of the programme.
The classes are held in a small group setting with a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring that you receive the attention and guidance needed for optimal progress. At the beginning and end of the programme, we will assess your progress to track improvements in strength, balance, and overall mobility.
Research has shown that regular exercise can reduce the risk of falls by approximately 23%, and our programme is designed to help you become more independent and confident in your mobility, while significantly decreasing the likelihood of falls.
All sessions are led by our expert physiotherapy team, who are trained to support you through tailored exercises and techniques. The programme is open to patients who can walk independently, with or without a gait aid, and who would benefit from strengthening and balance exercises.
Booking & pricing
We ask that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your first session for registration and an initial assessment. This assessment will help us track your progress throughout the six-week programme.
Classes are held in the physiotherapy department at our Eccles Street hospital every Tuesday, 3pm - 4pm, for six weeks.
The cost of the six-week programme is €200, payable at the time of registration. Please note that this cost may be covered in full or partially by private health insurance, depending on your policy.
No referral letter is required to access this service; however, general practitioners and consultants are welcome to send in a referral.
If you would like to book an appointment, or if you have any further queries regarding classes or one-to-one physiotherapy sessions, please contact us on 01 885 8157 or via email outpatientphysio@materprivate.ie
