Safe-falling workshop for health practitioners

About this event

Suitable for ages Age 18+

This Safe-Falling workshop with Dr. Katrina McDonald will utilise principles from the sport of judo to teach people how to apply the principles of falling safely. By sharing the principles from judo this work can reduce the risks and impacts of a fall. You can find out more about Dr McDonald’s work by reading ARU judo expert is helping older adults fall safely.

This workshop is designed for health practitioners, for example, people working in strength and balance, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. Please get in touch if you are unsure if this workshop would be suitable for you.

This is a practical session learning how to fall safely on judo mats. Participants need to wear comfy clothing, preferably trousers, and be ready to try the principles to learn how to fall safely.

Event presented as part of the Cambridge Festival.