On Your Feet at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust

Why Strength and Balance Matter

Many people think falls prevention is only relevant for older adults. The reality is that maintaining strength, balance and mobility throughout adulthood helps build a foundation for healthier, more active years ahead. We all need to take action to prevent falling.

Regular physical activity and strength-based exercise can help you:

• Improve balance and stability
• Build muscle strength
• Stay active and independent
• Increase confidence in everyday activities
• Reduce the risk of future falls
• Support long-term physical and mental wellbeing

Simple changes such as walking more, taking the stairs, carrying shopping, standing from a chair without using your hands, or completing regular strength and balance exercises can all make a positive difference.

Have You or Someone You Know Had a Fall?

If you’ve recently fallen, had a near miss, or feel less steady on your feet than you used to, you’re not alone.

The Active Stability programme is a specialist exercise programme developed to help people improve their:

• Balance
• Strength
• Mobility
• Confidence
• Everyday movement skills

Delivered by qualified instructors, the programme provides personalised support and exercises tailored to individual ability levels, helping participants build confidence safely and progressively. The programme is specifically developed for people at high risk of falls or those who have already experienced a fall.

What Is Active Stability?

Active Stability is part of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s Health and Wellbeing services, which support people living with long-term health conditions and mobility challenges through specially designed physical activity programmes.

The programme helps participants:

• Improve balance and coordination
• Increase lower body strength
• Build confidence in daily activities
• Reduce fear of falling
• Stay active within a supportive environment
• Connect others on a similar journey

Self-Referral Made Easy

You don’t need to wait until you’ve had a fall to make a positive change. Take action against falling, no matter your age or ability.

If you are concerned about your strength, balance, mobility or confidence when moving around, you can self-refer to our Health and Wellbeing programmes.

We’ll discuss your needs and help identify the most suitable programme to support your goals.

Who Can Benefit?

• Adults concerned about their balance
• People who have experienced a recent fall
• Individuals at risk of falls
• People living with long-term health conditions
• Anyone looking to improve strength, mobility and confidence

For healthcare providers:

Help your patients stay active, independent and confident

Falls can have a significant impact on health, confidence and quality of life. Early intervention through targeted physical activity can help reduce risk and support long-term independence. 

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust welcomes referrals from: 

• GPs 
• Physiotherapists 
• Occupational Therapists 
• Community Nurses 
• Social Care Teams 
• Allied Health Professionals 
• Third Sector and Community Support Providers 

The Active Stability programme offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to improving strength, balance and mobility for people who have experienced a fall or are at increased risk of falling. Referrals from health professionals are actively encouraged.  

Together, we can help people remain active, confident and independent for longer.