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Janette was referred to us from physiotherapy suffering with neuropathy, which was causing severe balance issues.
She had experienced many falls, one of which had resulted in a broken nose. As a result, she was anxious about having further falls and had greatly reduced her activity levels due to fear.
She also has Raynaud’s disease and was getting very cold, white hands and feet which was painful and scary at times. She wasn’t medicated for this and wasn’t sure what she could do to help.
She had been given exercises for her hands and feet by physiotherapy but was looking to take a wider-ranging approach to her health and to develop an overall more active lifestyle.
She was medicated for restless legs which were worse at night and had suffered with vertigo in the past but put it down to stress.
She also had bursitis in her hip and had had injections some time previously which had helped with pain but had some limited range of movement and had lost some lower body strength.
Janette was supported by Live Well officers Cheryl and Bev. Janette originally had a face-to-face consultation with Chery at Castle Leisure Centre when Cheryl provided a full wellbeing timetable as well as details on how to book classes, what each class covered and all other relevant information.
As a result, Janette started Monday morning classes run by Bev in Ramsbottom, which is ideally located for her to walk to, thus already giving motivation to increase regular walking.
Over 13 months, Janette has attended regularly and consistently on a weekly basis. Through regular strength, balance and cardiovascular exercises, she has improved her fitness and strength levels as well as her balance.
She has increased the weights she can lift, as well as her cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
During classes, Bev also aims to educate members on how to help stay as safe as possible in their everyday life, for example foot placement when standing, techniques for going from sitting to standing safely and being aware of head movements, speed of movements etc. when doing any balance work.
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