Elderly and Neuro Physiotherapy

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 Falls and fractures pose a significant health risk for older individuals in the UK. With statistics showing that individuals aged 65 and above have the highest risk of falling, it is alarming to note that approximately 33% of this age group and 50% of those aged 80 and above fall at least once a year (Gov.uk 2022).

Aside from the physical injuries and pain caused by falls, they also lead to emotional distress, loss of confidence, independence, and in some cases, mortality. It is important to take measures to prevent falls, especially among the elderly population.

• Muscle weakness
• Poor balance
• Visual impairment
• Polypharmacy and the use of certain medicines
• Environmental hazards
• Some specific medical conditions, which might make a person more likely to fall (i.e., Stroke, MS, peripheral neuropathies)

It has been shown that multifactorial risk assessments can reduce falls by up to 24% (NHS Right Care). In addition, evidence-based exercise programmes in the community have been seen to reduce falls by up to 34% (Sherrington et al. 2019).

• Comprehensive falls assessment & falls prevention programme to help reduce falls-related hospital admission
• Strength, postural, balance and functional training to enhance mobility, stability, quality of life and wellbeing 
•  Maintain and optimise function to reduce the risk of secondary complications
• Education and reassurance to service users and/or families
• Mobility aid advice and recommendations
• Signpost to other appropriate services if deemed necessary

• Keen to partake in therapy
• Have specific and realistic functional goals
• Able to at least stand from sitting with a maximum assistance of 1 person (with or without additional equipment/mobility aid). 

Potential clients who may need 2 or more people for this task will unfortunately not be appropriate for this service due to current staffing numbers.

Service users with neurological conditions (i.e., stroke, MS, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, etc) are advised to book onto our 1-hour 'Neuro Rehab' service for their initial consultation. Otherwise, please select our 45-minute 'Elderly Care Rehab (non-neuro)'.