Active Aging and Balance Program in Costa Rica

Spend part of your winter getting stronger

A supervised program for adults over 60 who want to stay steady, strong and independent.

 
 
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Why Patients Trust Clinica Philia

Licensed by the Colegio de Terapeutas de Costa Rica. English and Spanish spoken. 8+ years of experience. 4.9 ★ on Google Reviews. Two clinics: Herradura and Quepos

Older women doing balance exercises with an instructor

Who this program is for

Retirees, snowbirds and long-stay visitors

For anyone who has had a fall, feels unsteady, has lost strength, or simply wants to keep doing everything they enjoy.

What we work on

  • Leg strength and getting up from a chair or the floor
  • Balance and walking on uneven ground, sand included
  • Mobility and flexibility
  • Coordination and reaction time
  • Walking endurance
  • Everyday independence: stairs, bathing, carrying groceries
Older man doing a leg-strength squat exercise

How we measure it

We test your balance and strength on day one and again at the end, so you can see your change in numbers.

Timed Up and Go

Mobility and fall risk

30-second chair stand

Leg strength

Berg Balance Scale

Balance

Program options

1–4 weeks, one-on-one

[3–5] sessions a week with the same therapist.

Snowbird option

A longer, lighter schedule over 1–3 months, [2–3] sessions a week, with the option to join small-group classes in Herradura or Quepos.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, with the right exercises. Tell us about your diagnosis and your therapist will adapt the program.

Yes. Many couples take part together, each with their own plan.

Yes. Your therapist will plan around your joint replacement.

Medically reviewed by [Therapist name], physiotherapist, Colegio de Terapeutas No. [ ], on [date]. Individual results vary. This page is general information and does not replace advice from your doctor.