Balance & falls prevention
Physiotherapy to improve balance, confidence on your feet, and reduce falls — for older adults, people with neurological conditions, and those recovering from a fall.
Balance and falls
A fall — or the worry that one might be coming — has a real effect on how people live. Less activity, smaller world, harder to come back from. Balance and falls work is one of the areas where targeted physiotherapy can make a real difference for many adults.
Who this page covers
- Older adults with balance decline or recent falls
- Parkinson’s disease — balance, gait, and confidence work
- Adults recovering from a fall
- Geriatric patients building strength and stability for daily activity
How we approach balance work
- An honest assessment. Strength, gait pattern, balance under different conditions, dual-task ability.
- Targeted strength work. Lower-limb strength is one of the biggest predictors of falls.
- Specific balance exercises. Progressive, varied, and built on what your balance system actually needs.
- The pool, when useful. Aquatic therapy is a gentle place to start rebuilding confidence for adults who have lost trust in their balance.
Parkinson’s disease
For Parkinson’s, the evidence supports regular, vigorous, ongoing physiotherapy. We work with what your neurologist has recommended and tailor the programme to what you can sustain.
When to call your doctor
If you’ve had multiple falls, sudden balance changes, or new dizziness, please see your medical doctor — falls can sometimes be a signal of something that needs medical investigation.