Self-paced Exercise Program for Fitness & Fun
For people living with MS, maintaining quality of life can be challenging. Exercise is an essential component to ensuring the best quality of life for people living with MS. Opportunities for people to be encouraged and self motivated with pursuing exercise are supported by MS Australia – QLD Services and is an integral part of the Society’s strategic direction. To encourage this, the use of the exercise facilities is being expanded outside of scheduled therapy programs, for registered clients of the Society.
Download the Self-paced Exercise Program for Fitness & Fun Information Sheet by clicking here.
GYM
The gym will open on Fridays between 9am and 12pm for people to use the regular gym equipment. You need to be able to safely use equipment independently or with the assistance of a support person. All therapy specific equipment is not accessible on this day. Please note that this space will not be an operational physiotherapy clinic and no exercise prescription or monitoring will be available on this day.
POOL
The pool will be available between 1pm and 2pm for those able to exercise independently or with a support person. Numbers for the pool are limited to eight, so early registration is necessary to avoid disappointment and is required on a weekly basis prior to Wednesday 4pm.
A staff member will be on-site to:
- Instruct you and/or your support person in the safe operation of equipment;
- Ensure organisational WPHS requirements are met and;
- Provide First Aid, CPR and instructions in the event of an emergency.
Requirements for Exercising
- Wear closed in shoes at all times
- Bring a towel to place between yourself and equipment and to wipe over equipment after use
- Bring water bottles only, to keep hydrated. A water cooler is located in hallway. Please drink water in plastic cups in this location only.
- Only attend with a support person, if a support person is a condition of safe participation.
- Return all equipment to storage areas/ resting positions when finished.
Additional Attendance Requirements
- Register attendance in the Sign in book.
- Participate in training on “Safe Operation of Equipment”. *
- Observe Infection Control Procedures.
- Observe equipment “Out of Order” signage.
- Observe time limits on equipment, when indicated.
* NB Training in the safe operation of the hoists will need to be completed outside the Friday session times.
Further information
