07/09/2026
World Physiotherapy Day │ Older people can become afraid of falling.
“Recently it has been proven you can actually put on muscle, add muscle tissue, after 90! It takes a bit longer but it is possible. Active muscle is a big dictator of lifespan, and it’ll be a predictor of if you fall too. It’s not all about strengthening, it’s also about not losing muscle to keep that stability.”
Join physio Lance Marsh for accredited falls prevention classes at the Enliven Community Day Programme. Learn more psec.org.nz/enliven-older-people/
Arrange a referral from your GP. Call a Needs Assessment Service Coordinator (NASC): 06 834 1871 Freephone Enliven: 0800 436 548