Falls can have serious consequences, especially for older adults, leading to injuries and decreased mobility. Preventing falls is crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life. Falls prevention involves a combination of strategies, including improving strength, balance, and coordination, as well as making environmental modifications to reduce fall risk.
Our physiotherapy services focus on creating personalized programs to address individual fall risks. These programs include exercises designed to enhance balance, strength, and flexibility. We also provide guidance on fall-proofing your home and strategies to prevent falls in daily activities.
Physiotherapy is essential for falls prevention as it targets the underlying causes of falls. Our physiotherapists use evidence-based techniques to improve your balance, strength, and mobility. Through tailored exercise programs and education on fall prevention, we help you build confidence and reduce your risk of falling.
Enhances balance and stability
Strengthens muscles and improves coordination
Provides strategies for fall-proofing your home
Educates on safe practices and injury prevention
Here are some common questions we receive about falls prevention and our physiotherapy services:
Falls prevention involves strategies and interventions designed to reduce the risk of falling. This includes improving physical abilities, modifying the environment, and educating individuals about safety practices to prevent falls and related injuries.
Physiotherapy helps with falls prevention by addressing factors that contribute to fall risk. Physiotherapists create individualized exercise programs to improve balance, strength, and coordination. They also provide education on safe practices and home modifications to minimize fall hazards.
During a falls prevention assessment, a physiotherapist will evaluate your balance, strength, and mobility. They will identify specific fall risks and develop a customized plan to address these issues, including exercises and strategies to improve your overall stability and safety.
Improvements in fall prevention can vary based on individual factors and the consistency of your exercise program. With regular physiotherapy sessions and adherence to your personalized plan, you may start to notice improvements in balance and strength within a few weeks.
