Falls Prevention – Happy Steps

Falls Strategies, Prevention and Education

Keep Your Feet Happy & Your Confidence High!

We are passionate about helping you stay steady, secure, and full of life! Our “Falls Strategies, Education and Prevention” service is all about empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need to reduce your risk of falls and live confidently at home.

We believe that staying independent and active is key to enjoying life to the fullest. Our friendly and experienced physiotherapists take a practical and encouraging approach to falls prevention. We’ll work with you to understand your individual risk factors and create a personalised plan that’s easy to follow and fits into your daily life. Think of us as your partners in staying strong and stable!

Who is Our Falls Prevention Service Perfect For?

Our program is designed to benefit a wide range of individuals, including those who:

Have experienced a brain injury (traumatic or non-traumatic)
Are recovering from a stroke
Live with reduced vision
Are recovering after surgery, particularly hip or knee replacements
Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Experience dizziness or balance issues
Have a history of falls
Live with arthritis or other conditions affecting mobility
Older adults who want to maintain their independence
Take multiple medications
Simply want to be proactive about their safety and prevent falls

What We Offer to Help You Stay Steady:

Individualised Risk Assessments: We’ll chat with you and assess your specific risk factors for falls, taking into account your medical history, mobility, and home environment.
Personalised Exercise Programs: We’ll design fun and effective exercises to improve your balance, strength, and coordination, all tailored to your abilities and preferences.
Home Safety Assessments (Not Home Modifications): We can provide practical advice and recommendations on how to make your home environment safer and reduce potential hazards.
Education & Awareness: We’ll share valuable information and simple strategies you can implement daily to minimise your risk of falling.
Assistive Device Advice & Training: If you use or could benefit from walking or daily living activity aids, we’ll provide expert advice and training to ensure you’re using them safely and effectively. Learn more here.
Balance Retraining: Through targeted exercises, we’ll help you improve your balance reactions and confidence in your movements.
Strength Training: Building and maintaining muscle strength is crucial for stability, and we’ll guide you through safe and effective exercises.

Why Choose Our Falls Prevention Service? Because We Value:

Your Independence: We’re dedicated to helping you maintain the ability to live life on your own terms.
Practical & Fun Solutions: We believe that learning and implementing strategies should be engaging and easy to understand.
Quality & Expertise: Our physiotherapists are highly trained in falls prevention and committed to providing the best possible guidance.
Inclusivity & Respect: We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we treat you with the utmost respect and tailor our approach accordingly.
Empowerment: We equip you with the knowledge and skills to take control of your safety and well-being.
Real Value: We’re committed to providing effective strategies that make a tangible difference in your confidence and safety.

Falls Strategies, Prevention and Education

Ready to take proactive steps towards staying steady and enjoying life with confidence?

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