Around one in three adults over 65 has a fall each year. But falls are not an inevitable part of ageing — with the right strength and balance work, the risk can be reduced substantially.
A fall — or even the fear of falling — can quietly shrink someone's world, leading them to do less, lose confidence, and become weaker as a result. Understanding why falls happen is the first step to preventing them.
Falls usually have more than one cause. Common contributors include:
Research consistently shows that targeted exercise — particularly balance training combined with leg strengthening — reduces the rate of falls in older adults. The most effective programmes are tailored to the individual, progress gradually, and are practised regularly. This is exactly the kind of work a physiotherapist provides.
Through elderly care physiotherapy at home, we typically focus on:
If you or a loved one has had a fall, a near-miss, or has started to feel unsteady, it's worth getting a proper assessment rather than waiting. We provide falls-prevention and balance rehabilitation across Dartford, Bexley, Greenwich, Gravesend and the surrounding areas.
This article is general information, not personal medical advice. If falls are frequent or you've been injured, please also speak to your GP, as there can be underlying medical causes worth checking.
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