Prevention is always better than cure

WITH falls and fall-related injuries a cause for concern for care home operators it is more important than ever to implement an effective injury prevention programme.

Although it is recognised that exercise alone isn’t recommended as a stand-alone intervention, a strength training programme is a valuable contributor to reducing falls in the care home environment.

From the age of 55 years old we lose around one per cent of our muscle mass every year. And activities such as bodyweight exercises including squats and lunges, rowing, cycling and lifting moderate weights are a great way to strengthen muscles and reduce the risk of fall-related injuries.

ServiceSport UK Care Home Division works with care home operators across the UK to supply fitness equipment for residents with various physical abilities and needs.

Whether it is an indoor rower, upright cycle, recumbent bike or equipment such as yoga mats or studio weights, fitness equipment is supplied in consultation with the care home operator to ensure it meets the needs of residents and also employees.

After all, exercise is a great way to improve mental well-being and overall physical health for everyone.

ServiceSport UK Care Home Division designs and plans the layout of the room to ensure operators can offer a range of gym equipment to residents regardless of the space available. Using the latest software, ServiceSport UK Care Home Division provide 3D plans and visual walkthroughs that ensure the vision of operators are met before a single order to purchase equipment is placed.

Whilst on the subject of prevention, ServiceSport UK Care Home Division’s team of mobile engineers cover the whole of the country to carry out gym equipment services.

A service of your existing gym equipment not only ensures that your equipment performs as expected but also prevents costly repairs in the near future by identifying potential defects before they occur. In addition to supplying and maintaining gym equipment, ServiceSport UK Care Home Division employs a team of upholstery engineers that are skilled in repairing worn, ripped and torn gym equipment pads, and seating such as booths, stools and sofas. Why replace them with new ones when they can be professionally repaired by our team on-site?

For further information on how ServiceSport UK Care Home Division can support your objectives to reduce the risk of falls, and fall-related injuries, and boost the well-being of your residents please email our care home advisor matthew.hoffman@servicesport.co.uk or call 07540 291343.