Case Study

• Fresh Visions, deliver community wellbeing projects on behalf of Optivo Housing Association

• 2nd Aug to 6th Sept 2022

Project Aims

• Reduce social isolation post-lockdown
• Encourage active lifestyles to combat declining mobility
• Bring back into use own community centres
• Improve overall physical and mental wellbeing

• Week 1 workshop: 5 tips for healthy joints, tea & coffee
• Week 2 - 6 practical movement classes, 45 min
• Benchmarking abilities and weekly tracking
• 3 * PDF's to attendees containing movements to undertake in-between sessions to maximise results

• Weekly attendance rates 83% - 100%
• Everyone experienced an improvement in their movement ability: less tight and stiff, improved strength for everyday tasks, less joint aches and pains

• 3-point reduction in joint pain
• 2-point improvement in reaching down to toes or reaching up to top shelf
• 2-point improvement in overall suppleness
• 2-point improvement getting down and up from the floor
• 1-point improvement in balance 

Noted after Week 2

• "I'm stretching daily, and enjoying the health benefits already"
• "I feel more energised and have a positive mindset"

Noted after Week 4

• "I'm no longer squeaky"
• "I feel relaxed and loose. Getting out of bed is easier"
• "I'm no longer hauling myself up the stairs. These movements are helping a lot"
• "Another good week, I'm loving the weekly dose of Movement Matters"

Noted after Week 6

• "I can reach my ankles and I no longer need assistance"
• "I'm feeling less hip pain, I hope there will be more sessions very soon to keep us going"
• "I can hardly feel my knee pain, I appreciate all of your efforts and phone calls"
• "It's a shame it's the final session, I do feel what I have learnt has been a huge benefit and will continue to be so in the future"
• "I definitely will recommend Movement Matters classes"