ICAN Exercise Programme by Northamptonshire Sport

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ICAN Get Up & Go classes are aimed at individuals who are classed as mild to moderately frail (Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score 5 or 6) and is accessible via referral from a health or care professional. 

The prescribed programme of weekly classes runs over 24 weeks and is free of charge to the participant. 

The classes utilise OTAGO exercises which are evidence based in the prevention of falls, which is proven to:

  • Reduce falls
  • Reduce injury due to falls
  • Improve balance & strength
  • Improve ability to complete everyday tasks
  • Increase stamina
  • Improve mood
  • Improve confidence and independence

Referrals can only be made by a health or social care professional. If you are a professional, you can find the referral process here: https://www.northamptonshiresport.org/our-programmes/get-up-go/ican-get-up-go-programme/

If you would like to refer yourself on to this programme but are not working with a health or social care professional at present, you can contact your GP surgery and ask for a referral to Social Prescribing Link Worker who will be able to link you to appropriate services for your needs.

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