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The Otago Exercise Falls Prevention programme was developed by the Otago Medical School, led by Professor John Campbell. Harbour Health facilitates the programme in partnership with ACC.
This fully subsidised, home based programme is available to those over 80 years of age, who live independently in the North Harbour area (Northcote to Warkworth) and who are unsteady on their feet, lack confidence, or fall frequently. The Exercise programme consists of a series of leg muscle strengthening and balance retraining exercises which gradually progress in difficulty, combined with a walking plan.
Feedback from participants on the programme indicates an overall improvement in their confidence and general quality of life.
“I would like to thank you and your team for making my life more enjoyable. Kind regards to all.”
RB, 87yrs
“I am very happy with the exercises and they are modified to help me more with my balance (my greater concern).”
TA, 81yrs
“OEP seems to suit my situation, I get more confidence as time goes by.”
KP, 82 yrs
“I was quite pleased with the exercises as they are and am sure my balance has improved greatly. I haven't fallen since doing them - thank you for your help in instructing me to do this programme.”
LM, 90yrs
"It is a wonderful programme I wouldn't have progressed without it."
MR, 92yrs
“The exercises do make a lot of differences, keeps my muscles supple, hence no aches, etc. Now I can move around easily.”
OO, 89 yrs
The programme has been evaluated by both research and routine healthcare services.
OEP News
Issue 15 - September 2009
Issue 14 - December 2008
Issue 13 - October 2008
Issue 12 - June 2008
Issue 11 - April 2008 [pdf]
Issue 10 - February 2008 [pdf]
Issue 9 - December 2007[pdf]
Issue 8 - November 2007[pdf]
Issue 7 - August 2007 [pdf]
Issue 6 - June 2007 [pdf]
Issue 5 - April 2007 [pdf]
Issue 4 - February 2007 [pdf]
Issue 3 - December 2006 [pdf]
Issue 2 - November 2006 [pdf]
Issue 1 - June 2006 [pdf]
(OEP) Update for Practice Teams
Issue 1 February 2008 [pdf]
Resouces
NZ Fire Service “C’mon Seniors get Firewise” brochure [pdf]
NZ Fire Service website
For further information
Contact your Doctor, Nurse, Community Health Team in the North Harbour area (Northcote to Warkworth) or:
Lis Cowling, OEP Programme Manager 09 448-0462
Naseema Dutt, Administration Assistant 09 448-0478
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