Athletic Falls Training Program

Background and Inspiration

The birth of the Athletic Falls Training program can be traced back to a pivotal moment during a continuing education course hosted by Rogue in October 2023. Titled “Modern Management of the Older Adult" the course shed light on the alarming statistics surrounding falls and injuries among older adults.

However, what truly struck a chord was when the instructor challenged the attendees – a group of fitness instructors and therapists predominantly in their 20s to 40s – to admit if they had experienced a fall in the past year. Surprisingly, nearly 70% of the participants raised their hands, underscoring the reality that falls are sometimes unavoidable.

Nevertheless, what sets Rogue apart is our unwavering commitment to minimizing the likelihood of injury associated with falls.

Innovative Approach

Following the eye-opening revelations of the MMOA course, we've made notable enhancements to our group exercise classes.

These modifications include the incorporation of impact exercises like stomps and slaps to bolster bone mineral density, as well as the integration of heavier weights into circuit strength classes.

Additionally, we've heeded the requests of our members and leveraged the insights we learned from the course to develop the Athletic Falls Training Program.

Rooted in research, this initiative aims to equip participants with the skills to mitigate injury risk during falls and integrate practical exercises into their regular fitness routines.

Expanded Offerings

But that's not all – our commitment to enhancing balance and reducing the risk of falls extends beyond the Athletic Falls Training program.

We're also proud to offer the Slip Trip/Reactive Balance Training program, designed to further bolster balance and agility.

Click here to know more about it.

Every session will be different. Generally, we will cover a progression of exercises to teach you how to fall more athletically. We will start low to the ground, on hands and knees, for example, and progress based on your comfort and ability. We will cover fall techniques for different directions of falls and you will be landing on soft, padded exercise mats.

Here Is an intro video of what athletic falls training is:

Testimonials from our clients:

COST: 

FAQ:

WHAT TO BRING:

Yourself, a reusable water bottle, stable tennis shoes that tie, athletic clothes. If you have knee or elbow pads, you may choose to bring those. 

Will I need more than 1 session?

Most likely. Because falls can happen in any direction, we want to train safer fall strategies in multiple directions, including forward, backwards, and to each side. Also, it can be scary to fall. We want you to progress at a level that is appropriate for you. You may need a few sessions to progress through all the positions. Your instructor will help you make a plan for how many sessions and how often will give you the most benefit. 

DOES INSURANCE COVER THIS TYPE OF SERVICE?

This type of training may be found at other physical therapy clinics and may be offered if available within your therapy plan of care, if appropriate. In that case it will be covered by insurance. However, here at Rogue we can offer this unique fall and impact training as a stand-alone service and in that case it is not covered by insurance. If you are currently completing therapy elsewhere, this can be a great addition to your comprehensive care. 

Are there any risks for this type of FALL training?

Our therapists will work with you to keep you as safe as possible and you will not start “falling” from a standing position. However, there are other potential risks. We may not recommend this type of training for individuals with a healing fracture, significant joint injury, or other active injuries. It would also be important to inform us if you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia. We will assess if this type of impact training may not be appropriate for you through a screening process that we conduct prior to starting the training. 

Does this training cause pain?

This type of training should not cause pain, however you are using muscles in potentially new and different ways, and therefore muscle soreness is possible. You will also be loading through your bones in a way that may be different from your typical exercise routine and may cause some soreness. Due to the nature of training falling reactions, you may experience some anxiousness during the session. Our screening process allows us to gauge what type of training will be appropriate based on current health status and past medical history. Although most participants who have participated in Falls Finesse training have been able to complete the training, it is important to know that all participants have the opportunity to terminate the session at any time. 

Would there be a reason I would not be able to perform this type of training?

Although this is a great type of falls-preparedness training, it is not for everyone. This would not be an appropriate training for persons with actively healing fractures, significant joint pain, other active injuries that may limit ability to stand or walk. This type of training may not be appropriate for people currently experiencing vertigo or who have excessive bleeding.

Is this only helpful for people with Parkinson’s Disease?

Absolutely not! This type of training is good for anyone who is looking to improve their ability to respond to a loss of balance and learn strategies to reduce the risk of potential injuries in response to a fall.  The majority of the research has been conducted in athletes, especially martial artists, who use falls and throws in their sports. Fortunately there are also some studies looking at community dwelling adults and even people with Parkinson’s Disease. 

Do I have to be a member at Rogue to participate in this training?

You do not have to be a member of Rogue to participate in this training. However, you will need to fill out paperwork such as a liability form and be screened prior to beginning the Falls Finesse Program. 

What can I expect after we get done with our training?

You will receive a post-training summary and recommendations from our therapists following the training. Although it is normal for participants to feel some muscle soreness after a fall training session, please let us know if you have significant discomfort following your training.

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Contact Info:

Call: (714) 276-3992 or email us: info@roguept.com