Patients ‘Love to Move’ at the Alan Hudson Centre

A science backed programme, developed by the British Gymnastic Foundation, ‘Love to Move’ is a chair-based movement group with a focus on cognitive wellbeing and physical movement, set to music.

Patients have been taking part on alternate Wednesday mornings at the Alan Hudson Centre in Wisbech, since August 2024.

Complementary Therapist, Sarah-Fay was delighted to access the training and funding via Active Fenland, to roll out these groups at the Centre, with the support of three volunteers.

The movements used during the ‘Love to Move’ programme can help to develop coordination, balance, core strength and flexibility. It consists of several different coordination exercises and involves gross motor and fine motor skills, visualisation
exercises, tapping rhythms and speech.

Some activities include crossing the midline with focus on bilateral asymmetrical
movements (which means doing different things on each side.) These more challenging
movements can help build cognitive reserve, which is the brain’s resilience to illness and ageing.

Did you know, even the act of trying to do something difficult, increases coordination skills and can lead to the development of new neural pathways in the brain?

Sarah commented:

“The most important thing is that classes are fun, and we laugh a lot. We also have some well deserved refreshments and a chat afterwards, as the social aspect is equally important for wellbeing.”

To find out more visit arhc.org.uk/ahc or telephone 01945 669620