Falls Prevention

Falls are a significant problem for the elderly and here at ThreeSpires Physiotherapy we do a large amount of work with our patients to reduce falls. If you or anyone you know is having falls then our physios will be able to help. We offer a home visit service in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Cannock and Burton and will be able to come and assess the property and the reasons why the person is falling. 

 

How can ThreeSpires Physiotherapy Help With Falls?

A physio will come to your home at a time and day of your choosing – avoiding the need to take leave the house and go to a clinic which can be extremely difficult and potentially impossible for anyone who is having falls.

Due to the complexity of the reasons for falls, the lengthy assessment process and the need for ongoing re-assessment as patients improve; treatment sessions are 1 hour for all sessions including follow ups. It is our experience that this extended period of time allows for a much greater benefit and response to therapy and is especially beneficial for older patients who may fatigue quickly and may need longer rest periods in sessions.

A full subjective assessment (discussion with your physio) will be conducted of what is happening, why and when falls are taking place and past medical history. Your physio will also look at your lifestyle, nature of any conditions you may have and any risk factors in order to gain a full picture and how best to proceed. A comprehensive physical examination of posture, strength, range of movement, gait and bio-mechanics will then take place in order to deter,ine if the falls are due (in part to a reduction in balance and strength). The physiotherapist will also look in detail at the property and any factors such as trip hazards that may be contributing to falls.

The physiotherapist will then come up with a plan of action to reduce the likelihood of falls, this will include balance and strenght work, lifestyle changes, potentially the use of mobility aids and also eliminating any obvious trip hazards.

So if you or a relative have been having falls and want to look at why this is happening and reduce the risk of falls and would like home visit physiotherapy, then get in touch to arrange an appointment. We operate anywhere within a 20 minute drive of Lichfield including Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Aldridge, Rugeley and Walsall. You can call us on 0788 428 1623 email us at enquiries@threespiresphysiotherapy.co.ukor alternatively use the contact form