The STEADY Program
A structured, one-on-one balance training program designed to help older adults move safely, confidently, and independently.
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What is the STEADY Program?
The STEADY Program begins with an individual assessment and interview. Based on that assessment, each client receives a personalized exercise and training plan focused on improving balance, gait, posture, flexibility, core strength, confidence, and daily safety awareness.
Who is it for?
✓Older adults worried about falling
✓Adults who have had a previous fall
✓People who feel unsteady while walking
✓People who avoid stairs, curbs, or uneven ground
✓People who shuffle or move cautiously
✓Adults who have lost confidence after injury, illness, or inactivity
✓Families concerned about a parent's independence
Program Structure
1Initial balance and fall-risk assessment
2Two 30 to 40 minute one-on-one sessions per week for 8 weeks
3Progressive balance and movement training
4Dual-task exercises that engage both body and brain
5Homework after every session
6Periodic reassessments
7Optional weekly maintenance sessions after the initial program
8Progress reports available for physicians
What We Work On
Posture
Gait
Core strength
Flexibility
Proprioception
Reaction time
Confidence
Situational awareness
Safe daily movement
Fall recovery awareness
Expected Benefits
Clients may experience improved confidence, steadier walking, better posture, increased awareness of risk, improved strength and flexibility, and better ability to navigate daily environments safely.