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. 2015 Jun 24;15:68. doi: 10.1186/s12877-015-0057-5

Table 3.

Coordination exercises to be performed using the senior exercise park with their respective levels of progression

Exercise Description Functional relevance Progressions
Taps on Platform
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Participant taps on the platform with feet. Improves ability for using stairs and getting in and out the bath or bus. Level 1 – Taps on the platform, alternating legs, hand support
Level 2 – Taps on the platform, alternating legs, arms in front of the body.
Level 3 – Taps on the platform, alternating legs, arms above head.
Being the platform too high for participant to tap, a wooden block (L 70cm x W 40cm x H 10cm) can be introduced until participants improves level of conditioning, flexibility, strength and balance.