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STRAIGHT UP – Strength, Balance and Falls Prevention Program

Feel stronger, steadier, and more confident on your feet — with physio at home.

The Straight Up Program is Jasmine Health Care’s tailored strength and balance training program, designed to help improve your strength & mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and support you to do things you want to be doing. It can be done through home visits or online.

Falls are one of the most common causes of injury for all ages, not just older adults — but they are also one of the most preventable. Through targeted, evidence-based physiotherapy, this program helps you stay safer on your feet.

What is the Straight Up Program?

Straight Up is an 8-week strength and balance training program that can be delivered in your home, via telehealth, or at the gym. It’s designed specifically to improve strength and balance, build your ability to cope with balance challenges and better allow you to do the things you want to be doing. All sessions are with a physiotherapist.

Who It’s For

Straight Up is ideal for people who:

  • Feel unsteady on their feet or have had a recent fall
  • Have lost strength, eg. after illness or time in hospital
  • Struggle with walking, standing from chairs, or climbing stairs
  • Want to maintain independence and continue living safely at home

How Do I Do Straight Up?

You can choose between an 8-week intensive challenge (recommended) or ongoing regular sessions, depending on your goals and preferences.

Intensive 8-Week Challenge includes

  • Initial consultation, assessment, and information session
  • One supervised exercise session per week
  • A 40-minute individualised home program to complete 2–3 times a week
  • Ongoing support to keep you motivated
  • Progress checks throughout and a final review at the end
  • Recommended maintenance program with continued support afterward

Sessional version includes

  • Initial consultation, assessment, and information session with a qualified physiotherapist
  • 40-minute supervised sessions at your preferred frequency
  • A personalised home program to follow 2–3 times a week
  • Ongoing progress checks and motivation
  • Continuous support to help you achieve your goals

Exercises are designed to be simple, achievable, and gradually progressive — no gym required. The goal is to help you feel stronger, more stable, and less fearful of falling.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this part of a Support at Home (formerly Home Care Package) or Medicare plan?

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Yes, it can be. We’re happy to help check what’s available to you and coordinate with your provider. Your GP may refer you via a Chronic Disease Management Plan.

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What if I haven’t exercised in a long time?

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That’s okay. This program is designed for people of all mobility levels. We start where you’re comfortable and build up gradually.

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Do I need equipment to do the exercises?

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Not necessarily. Some exercises are using bodyweight while others may require a weight or resistance band. If anything extra is recommended, we’ll let you know.

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How do I know if it’s working?

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We measure your progress with regular reviews, tracking your balance, strength, and confidence, and adjust your program as needed.

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Can this help prevent falls?

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Yes. Strength and balance training are two of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of falling and staying stronger on your feet.

Book Your Assessment

If you want to feel more confident on your feet, this physiotherapy balance program could be a game-changer.

We deliver the Straight Up Program in person across North and Inner North Melbourne, and online via a secure easy to use telehealth platform — helping you feel safer, stronger, and more stable every day.

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