Open Day at CSU wellness centre
8 JULY 2015
The Centre for Engagement and Wellness at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga will throw open its doors to the public on Monday 20 July to put its new physiotherapy facilities on display.The Open Day will be held from 10am to 1pm. It will include a free trial of two new classes, Falls Prevention Class from 10am to 11am and Smiling Spine Fitness Class from 12pm to 1pm.Clinical Supervisor Ms Rebecca Piazza said, "The Falls Prevention Class is for senior members of the community who have previously fallen or are at risk of falls. It is a fun, group session with various stations aimed at improving strength, cardiovascular fitness and balance. "We would welcome staff and students from Charles Sturt University as well as members of the local community to the spine fitness class. It is for those who sit for prolonged periods during the day, are subject to heavy or repetitive lifting, or have a history or predisposition to back pain."Both classes will run over 10 weeks from Monday 27 July at a cost of $10 per class. Bookings can be made on (02) 6051 9299 or email ahrecep@csu.edu.au.The classes involve Bachelor of Physiotherapy students under supervision of qualified practitioners. The Centre is part of the University's School of Community Health and offers podiatry and physiotherapy services to the public.Read more in CSU News here.
Media Note:
Clinical Supervisor Ms Rebecca Piazza and physiotherapy students will be available for interview from 9.30am on Monday 20 July at the CSU Community Engagement and Wellness Centre. It is located in building 715, corner of Leahy Avenue and Ellis Street at Thurgoona.
Photo: Bachelor of Physiotherapy student Ms Sneha Rajagopalan at work in the CSU Centre for Engagement and Wellness
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