The Science of Resistance Bands for Strength, Balance and Stability FY26

5 November 2026 (Thursday)

The use of resistance bands and stability training devices have become increasingly popular in professional gyms as well as in home training programmes for individuals of all ages and at any level of fitness. Research has demonstrated that elastic resistance training can be as effective as traditional weight training, while offering superior benefits in terms of portability, cost-effectiveness, and safety. Whether you are working with elderly patients focusing on falls prevention, athletes returning to sport, or individuals requiring home-based exercise programmes, this course will equip you with the scientific rationale for elastic resistance training to optimize patient outcomes. Through hands-on practice and expert instruction, participants will learn techniques for strengthening, balance and stability training using resistance bands.

For course brochure, click here.

To register (internet access required), scan the following QR code or click on the web link below. Registration closes on 19 October 2026, Monday.

Upon registration, you agree to PGAHI Terms & Conditions.

https://form.gov.sg/6a757faea89c0de2068d3339

Course Details

Date:

5 November 2026, Thursday

Timing:

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Duration:

7 hours

Fees (inclusive of 9% GST):

$780 (SingHealth/ SAOT or SPA Member)

$870 (Regular)

Registration Closing Date:

19 October 2026, Monday

Training Mode:

Classroom

Venue:

Therapy Skills Training Lab, Level 1

Academia, 20 College Road

Singapore 169856

Target Audience:

Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists

Teaching Faculty:

Natalie Chew Jin Lin

Senior Principal Occupational Therapist | Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

With over 25 years of dedicated clinical experience at Singapore General Hospital, Ms. Natalie Chew is a distinguished leader in occupational therapy and rehabilitation. Her comprehensive expertise spans multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home therapy, with particular specialisation in neurorehabilitation. This diverse experience enables her to share wide ranging uses for resistance bands across a wide variety of settings.

As a certified Theraband Academy trainer since 2010, Natalie brings authoritative knowledge in resistance band applications for rehabilitation that bridge the gap between clinical therapy and real-world application.