Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of injury in people aged 65 and over living in the community.
After a fall, an older person has a 50 per cent probability of having their mobility seriously impaired. Falls can destroy confidence, impair function, increase isolation and reduce independence. Strength, flexibility, balance and reaction time are considered the most readily modifiable risk factors for falls.
Trials and systemic reviews now provide clear evidence that falls in older people can be prevented with appropriately designed intervention programmes. In particular, the home-based Otago Exercise Programme has been shown to reduce rates of falls and injury by as much as 35%. It is a muscle strengthening and balance retraining programme delivered by a trained physiotherapist.
For more information on what we are doing to prevent frailty click here.
If you are concerned about your own well-being with regard to falls or if you have a relative or friend who you think may benefit from such a programme please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cambridge Physiotherapy Team: 01223 654 332
Huntingdon Physiotherapy Team: 01487 773 088
After a fall, an older person has a 50 per cent probability of having their mobility seriously impaired. Falls can destroy confidence, impair function, increase isolation and reduce independence. Strength, flexibility, balance and reaction time are considered the most readily modifiable risk factors for falls.
Trials and systemic reviews now provide clear evidence that falls in older people can be prevented with appropriately designed intervention programmes. In particular, the home-based Otago Exercise Programme has been shown to reduce rates of falls and injury by as much as 35%. It is a muscle strengthening and balance retraining programme delivered by a trained physiotherapist.
For more information on what we are doing to prevent frailty click here.
If you are concerned about your own well-being with regard to falls or if you have a relative or friend who you think may benefit from such a programme please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cambridge Physiotherapy Team: 01223 654 332
Huntingdon Physiotherapy Team: 01487 773 088