Exercise is more fun together. Our physiotherapist-led group classes bring residents together for seated and standing exercise that is adapted to a wide range of abilities.
Sessions mix strength, balance and mobility work with games, music and props (boxing pads, resistance bands, balls and pom-poms all make regular appearances), so residents look forward to them.
Classes can run weekly or more often, and we report back to your staff on who is progressing and who may benefit from one-to-one support.
A typical class runs seated and standing options side by side, so residents of very different abilities exercise together: a gentle warm-up, a strength and balance circuit, then games with props (balls, bands, boxing pads, pom-poms) that get genuine effort out of people who would never call it exercise. We finish with a cool-down and a word with staff about who did what.
Available across Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, Winchester, Salisbury and everywhere in between.
Designed for care settings, run by an HCPC-registered physiotherapist:
Care and residential homes that want residents moving more, falling less and enjoying a regular social fixture, and activity coordinators who want a session that runs itself to a professional standard.
Classes pair naturally with our one-to-one care home physiotherapy: the class keeps everyone active, and residents who need focused rehabilitation are spotted early.
Related: Care Home Physiotherapy · Falls & Balance · Support for Your Care Home
Anything else? Ask us directly. A physiotherapist answers every enquiry.
Groups work best at around eight to twelve, so everyone gets attention, but we size each class to your room and your residents rather than a fixed rule.
Yes. Simple instructions, familiar movements, music and plenty of repetition make classes genuinely inclusive, and staff tell us they are often the week's best-attended activity.
A lounge or dining room with sturdy chairs is enough. We bring all the equipment and props ourselves.
Yes, homes can book a single trial class first. Most then settle into a weekly slot.
Around 45 minutes of exercise, with time either side for residents to get settled. Everything is paced to the group, and anyone can rest or step out at any point.
Both. The core of each class is chair-based so everyone can take part, with supported standing work layered in for residents who are safe to progress.
Weekly is the pattern that delivers results: regular enough to build strength, and a fixture residents genuinely look forward to. Some homes add a second weekly class once numbers grow.
Charlie has been fantastic after my hip replacement, just can't recommend him enough. He was very patient with me while encouraging me with new exercises, and has really helped my confidence to move forward. I've made progress much quicker than I thought I would and that's all thanks to Charlie.
Emily is a lovely, engaging, patient and knowledgeable physiotherapist. Her time with my husband during his acute stroke recovery phase has been invaluable. Emily researched and adapted her sessions and exercises to my husband's specific requests and needs. Thank you Emily :-)
I had my first appointment with Charlie last month after coming out of hospital with 5 vertebral fractures. Barely able to walk or do anything for myself. Now 7 weeks later I'm able to walk unaided and do everything to look after myself.
This year my long term orthopaedic conditions and my vestibular migraine have been particularly troublesome. But thanks to Charlie's professional guidance my mobility is greatly improved and I am feeling much more confident when out and about.
After being let down by the NHS I was delighted to find South Coast Physio and it was a real bonus that they come to the home. Emily is skilled, helpful, friendly and solutions focused, providing the 1-1 support my daughter needs.
Professional, reliable and caring. The support from Charlie, our physio, has been invaluable.
Cannot praise them enough! Comprehensive and professional treatment plans that inspire you.
Enormously helpful advice and encouragement. I couldn't recommend more highly.
With South Coast Home Physiotherapy you get ongoing support to stay mobile and independent in daily life. Every session is planned around you and aims to:
Whether you need a one-off assessment or regular physiotherapy to keep you feeling your best, our friendly, experienced team is here to help.
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