Falls Prevention

Falls prevention is the education of how to reduce falling and rehabilitation to prevent your loss of balance.

A fall is a term used to describe an incident which results in a person moving from a higher to a lower level, accidentally on the ground, typically rapidly and without control.

According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care: “Hip fracture significantly increases an older person’s risk of death, with one in four people dying within 12 months after a hip fracture injury. Of those who survive, many lose their ability to live independently or return to their former lifestyle.”
While all people who fall are at risk of injury, the age, gender and health of the individual can affect the type and severity of injury.

Move Well Duncraig Physiotherapists will use a variety of strengthening, balance and functional movement techniques to improve function and quality of life. Associated therapy might include fall prevention techniques, stretches, exercises, strengthening and what to do when you have had a fall.

At Duncraig Physiotherapy we offer an over 65’s Strength & Balance Class to assist with Falls Prevention.

We believe in the Philosophy of “Use it or Lose it”.

To make an appointment for an assessment to see if this class is suitable for your condition please call us on (08) 9246 9955
20 Burragah Way Duncraig
Email – reception@duncraigphysio.com.au