Falls Prevention Programme

Falls Prevention Programme

One in three people over 65 years old will have a fall this year. However our risk of falling increase as we age as half of all people over 80 will fall. Here at the Physiotherapy Unit we believe a vast majority of falls could be prevented with changes in lifestyle.

Evidence has shown that attending this type of program to improve your strength and balance can reduce your risk of falls and falls related injuries.

“Steady On Your Feet” Falls Prevention Programme

Initial Assessment
Personalized exercise program and falls prevention pack.
8 weekly Group Exercise Class in the Rehabilitation gym space
Educational talks from experts in their field
Final assessment

What’s involved?

Physical activity classes: The exercise classes consist of balance and strengthening exercises to help improve your muscle strength, balance and coordination. We include functional activities to help you gain the ability to withstand threats to your balance.

Education: You will cover a range of educational topics related to the risk factors that lead to falling. We aim to empower our clients to take action in addressing the risk factors of falls with weekly checklists;

Topics include;

Vision – Nutrition
Medication management – Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Home environment – Getting up off the floor
Introduction to adapted Tai Chi exercises.
Feet and Footwear

After the program: Once you have completed the program, we also provide a weekly exercise class for people who would like to continue a weekly exercise class.

Don’t take our word for it:

“Encouraging staff giving a pleasant atmosphere”

“Very comprehensive” “wonderful Course”

The Hospital of St Johns and St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH

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