The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program has been proven effective in reducing the risk of falls and in improving capacity for functional everyday activity. Balance and strength, particularly ankle strength, can be markedly improved and maintained if the LiFE program becomes part of daily routines.

The LiFE activities have all been designed to help you keep active and reduce your chance of falling.

The program was developed and piloted as part of a University of Sydney Bridging Grant and the program was tested in a randomised trial funded by a National Health & Medical Research project grant ID 402682. The results of this trial were published in the British Medical Journal, 2012. See section on ‘References’ on page 107 for full bibliographic details.

We acknowledge the contribution to manual development by Anita Bundy and Trish O’Loughlin and the other therapists of the LiFE research project.