Wokingham
Borough Council are running a new project to provide physical activity
opportunities for those with long term health conditions, outside of clinical
rehabilitation.
Conditions
such as long term neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular, and those
relating to recovery from injury or illness. Where possible the project will
create a pathway into independent use of local leisure facilities or inclusion
in sport or physical activity clubs across the borough.
Amanda
Speck is the new Physical Activity Coordinator supporting Wokingham Borough
residents with long term conditions. Amanda will deliver physical activity
sessions at six areas across the borough; Wokingham, Earley, Woodley,
Shinfield/Swallowfield, Wargrave/Remenham and Finchampstead for those with the
following conditions:
· Multiple Sclerosis
· Parkinson’s
· Stroke recovery
· Diabetes
· Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
· Cardiovascular
disease
· Physical disabilities
Sessions
will cost £1.80 and will include 30 – 60 mins exercise followed by tea and coffee.
In
addition to this Amanda will deliver physical activity sessions at the new Rehab
Gym opening mid-July at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Lower Earley. The Rehab Gym will consist of gym equipment
suitable for those with long term conditions, alongside portable equipment such
as small portable weights, steps, mats, medicine balls, and Swiss balls.
The
gym will be open to members of the public for casual use for two hours per day
which will be staffed by a qualified member of staff.
Amanda
adds: ““Individuals with long term health conditions will benefit from both the
activity sessions across the borough and the new rehabilitation gym which will provide
them with a purpose built facility where they can exercise and take part in
activities with the support of qualified experienced Instructors. Appropriate
exercise will help to maintain mobility, improve breathing and activities of
daily living and may help slow down progression of long term conditions, as
well as being a great way of socialising. This is a much needed, exciting
project and I look forward to seeing the many benefits it will bring to the
borough“.
If
you would like more information about the Rehab Gym and Physical Activity
sessions or the role of the Physical Activity Coordinator across the Borough please
contact Amanda on 07809 309582.
