Otago Exercise Program

Otago Exercise Program

The Otago exercise program is an evidence-based falls prevention exercise program for the elderly. It is designed to prevent falls by strengthening muscles and improving balance in older adults.

*Note – we will consider starting another cohort if there is enough interest

Dates
Year-long program. Participants meet 1-2 times per month with a therapist and conduct home exercises 5 times a week.

View 6/21/2023 Otago Calendar – Cohort 1 (pdf file) >

View 9/20/2023 Otago Calendar – Cohort 2 (pdf file) >

Time
1:30-3:00

Location
Peninsula Senior Center & online at home

Cost
no cost

Participants
Participants: must be 65 an older, a resident of Pacific County, and score a 1 or 2 on the combined assessments.

360.642.6308

Helpful Links for Getting Started and Keeping Up with The Otago Exercise Program.

• Balance Training Exercises Handout
• NEW! OTAGO-based Falls Prevention Exercise Program – YouTube
• Evidence-Based Program: Otago Exercise Program (ncoa.org)
• Short Introduction to the Otago Program
• Long/Full Videos Breaking Down Home Exercise Program Routines #1-#4
• Full Videos of Otago Exercises by Letter A, B, C, & D