Falls

Whilst not always being a neurological issue, falls can be a devastating, life changing experience for people. Following a fall, 50% of older people experience serious mobility impairments and falls which result in injury are the leading cause of mortality.

As we get older the more likely we are to fall, with one third of over 65s fall at least once a year, rising to 50% for those over 80.

At Physio & Health Matters we understand this and have a team of specialist clinicians to support you in your rehabilitation needs. We can assess for early difficulties with movement, strength and balance. This enables us to identify the most appropriate risk factors for individuals, as well as determining an individual’s overall risk of falls.

Exercise programmes may reduce fear of falling in the short term, without increasing the risk or frequency of falls.

We also have experience in teaching people how to get up from the floor safely and/or how to minimise time spent on the floor. Specific strength training may enable individuals to get up from the floor independently.

We are happy to see you in one of our clinics or in your home environment. Contact us to see how we can help you with falls prevention.