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Finalist: Best Rehabilitation Programme
11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards
Thrive Healthcare was a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, the leading awards program spotlighting top-performing organizations and individuals driving innovation and excellence in the elderly care sector across the Asia Pacific region, announced its winners and finalists today. We are proud to share that our Legends Programme - A Physiotherapist-led Strength and Conditioning for the Older Adult, was amongst the finalists for the Best Rehabilitation Programme that demonstrates improvement in strength and independence for older adults.
We all know that exercise is important,
but you may worry about these things:
What if I cannot move as well as before?
I will feel embarrassed if I cannot do the exercises.
I’m worried I might get hurt while exercising.
Going to the gym is for younger people.
You need a programme with:
A Community
Get fitter with people
just like you!
Qualified Coaches
Learn from qualified physiotherapists, some of whom are certified coaches too!
Scalable Movements
Regardless of what your ability, we can modify the movements to help you progress.
For Older Adults
Our classes include movements to improve one’s strength, mobility, balance.
Take control of your life now.
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Loss in bone mass, risk of falls, and other issues can be avoided.
Our weekly classes have athletes ranging from 55 years to 87 years young! As physiotherapists, our coaches will take into account your preexisting conditions and modify the workouts to keep you safe whilst getting you stronger.
We can help you take the first step.
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We are the only fitness programme in Singapore for the elderly led by physiotherapists. We take on a results-based approach teaching safe and effective methods to improve functional movement in activities of daily living.
Get great workouts, amongst a fun community, guided by a trained physiotherapist, and learn how to move well and get stronger in a safe environment. Start rebuilding that foundation you need to help you move well, feel well, and thrive!
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Thrive Healthcare’s Legends class for seniors is currently the only seniors’ strength class in Singapore conducted by qualified physiotherapists. All the trainers who run Legends are fully registered and practising physiotherapists, as well as BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)-certified.
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As such, each new participant undergoes a comprehensive interview with a physio before embarking on the programme.
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"This is to better understand their overall health, both physical and mental. It also gives us a clear baseline, in addition to the targeted assessments we use to track measurable progress," explains physiotherapist-trainer Melissa.
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... Such is the draw of Legends that it has turned sceptics like Vincent, a current participant, into believers. Two years ago, the 76-year-old was unconvinced that Legends sessions could help him.
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"But he trusted us to guide him through his fitness journey while co-managing the rehabilitation of his existing knee and back discomforts," Melissa shares.
"Now he can deadlift, complete workouts, and move freely. He feels much more confident about his body, and enjoys going on holidays, which is important to him.
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- Excerpt from: Strength Training For Seniors – 5 Senior Gyms To Consider, by June Wan (November 2024)
Launched in 2019 by physiotherapist and CrossFit trainer Melissa Heng, the Legends program is based on the pillars of CrossFit but managed by medical professionals. The instructors fuse their medical experience with fitness which helps individualize the training for each participant.
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Thrive Healthcare continues to improve its Legends programming and track various data points indicative of health and longevity in aging clients. Their clientele of around 30 participants has stayed consistent even during the COVID-19 lockdowns and is growing.
Preliminary results of their programming show improvements in participants' lower limb strength (using 30-second chair stand test) over 3 months. There were also some improvements to the grip strength test which is a key longevity indicator.
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- Excerpt from: Can CrossFit Help Singapore’s Aging Population? by Rebecca Koch
(December 4, 2022)
Hear what our Legends have to say!
Claudia, 69
As a retired nurse, Claudia recognizes the need to build strength, with the right guidance. She feels safe in the class knowing that it is taught by a physiotherapist. We look forward to Claudia's continual improvement as she sees progress through the weekly Legends class!
Age is just a number.
Information about the classes
Location
Rx Performance
331 New Bridge Road
Singapore 088764
Time
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Monday 11:00AM
Tuesday 8:30AM | 6:00PM
Wednesday 2:30PM
Thursday 11:00AM | 6:00PM
Class Format
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The programme for every class is different, covering a range of movements which focus on building strength, balance, mobility, and conditioning.
Price
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10-sessions: S$420
10-session Couple Pack: S$800
Trial class: $25
(Usual Price @ $50)
Qualifications & Safety
The Legends class is specially designed and taught by our physiotherapists who have been trained to optimise the environment to support rehabilitation of geriatric conditions. Participants will be screened prior to the first session, to get a better understanding of his/her pre-existing conditions, and exercises will be adjusted accordingly.
Rest assured that you and your loved ones are in good hands!