Balance & Falls Prevention (For Senior & Aging Care)

Learn How You Can Improve Your Balance and Prevent Falls as a Senior With Our Physiotherapy Services

Exercising is hugely important for seniors as it can increase their chances of longevity, have a great impact on their well-being and build strength over time. Unfortunately, as people age, they run the risk of losing their balance and falling, which can have a serious impact on their future.

Luckily, our physiotherapists are here to help with our balance and fall prevention physio programmes for seniors. We can assist you with improving your balance through physiotherapy to avoid any unwanted falls later down the line.

If you think that our elderly balance and fall prevention training can help you, book an appointment with us today, and we can begin our initial assessment to see where we can help you.

Our Balance and Fall Prevention Programme for Seniors Explained

Through our balance and fall prevention exercise sessions for seniors, our goal is to improve our elderly clients’ balance levels to minimise the risk of them falling and improve their overall stability.

It’s no secret that with age, our ability to do things slowly declines, but it doesn’t have to be like that. While it’s impossible to completely cut out the risk of falling when you get older, with the proper balance and strength training with one of our physiotherapists, you can greatly reduce the chance of it happening to you.

Our balance and fall prevention physio programmes for seniors will teach you how to carry out some of the most useful strengthening exercises to help you maintain your balance so you never have to worry about falling. Some of these include:

Sit-to-stand exercise
Leg bends
Heel raises
Leg lifts
Wall slides

How Our Elderly Fall Prevention Training Works

It has been found that more than 30% of people over 65 years old fall every year. This is one of the main causes of disability later in elderly people. Do you really want to spend the back end of your life in a wheelchair or bedbound?

Instead of waiting for that fall to happen, let one of our physios help you put the plans in place to prevent it from occurring completely.

You can arrange a consultation with one of our physios, who can conduct an initial assessment with you. They’ll carry out a full analysis of your overall health for your age and your environment (house or condo, nursing home, etc.) to better understand the risks it poses to you. Some people may have a steep set of stairs in their home or uneven floors that they could fall over; these are all trip hazards that your physio can point out.

Following your initial assessment, your personal physiotherapist will put together a plan to improve your balance through a strengthening exercise plan that will gear you up for any risks that may lie ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There Anything Else You Can Do to Prevent a Fall?

Physiotherapy is the number one thing to do for fall prevention for seniors because it addresses the key aspects essential for maintaining balance, strength, and mobility. However, there are some additional steps that you can take to further prevent an accident, such as:

Have someone hazard-check your environment and remove anything that may cause you to fall.
Wear proper shoes wherever you go, whether at home or outdoors.
Install handrails throughout your home.
Get an emergency alarm fitted in your home connected to your family members so they’ll be contacted if there’s ever an emergency.
Visit your GP regularly to let them know how you’re feeling.

Do I Need to Have Fallen to Get Balance & Falls Prevention Physio?

Not at all. We work with plenty of elderly clients throughout the General Toronto Area & surrounding areas who have chosen us to improve their balance so they never have a fall (or at least drastically reducing their likelihood). It’s better to seek help from a professional physiotherapist before the damage is already done. Having said that, our service isn’t just limited to elderly people who haven’t fallen; we also work with those who have, too, so they don’t ever have to find themselves in that situation again.

If you’ve had a fall already and spoke to your doctor, who’s advised you to seek help from a professional physiotherapist, Get Right Physio is here to serve you.

Is There an Age Requirement on Who Can Avail of Balance & Falls Prevention Physio Service for Elderly People?

Those over the age of 65 are at the most risk of falling victim to a fall, but we always say to our clients that they shouldn’t wait for that time to come. Your health and fitness should be important at all stages of your life, and our physio services can help you stay on top of that.

While this Balance & Falls Prevention Physio package is for elderly people, if you’re a little bit younger and still interested in taking up physio, you can still contact us today. We offer plenty of programmes for different age groups and conditions.

How Soon After Noticing Balance Issues Should a Senior Seek Physiotherapy for Fall Prevention?

You shouldn’t waste any time seeking help from a physiotherapist if you notice balance issues. Every day you neglect your balance is another chance that you could fall and seriously hurt yourself.

Can Physio Help Seniors Who Have Already Experienced a Fall Regain Their Balance and Mobility?

Absolutely. Just because you’ve fallen before doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for you. Our fall prevention physiotherapy programmes for elderly people are designed to strengthen your lower body muscles, which will provide better support for your balance and improve your overall mobility.

Let Get Right Physio Help You With Our Fall Prevention for Seniors Before It's Too Late

Don’t wait for an accident to occur, like 30% of over 65-year-olds; you don’t know how bad the damage could be. Get Right Physio’s team of expert therapists work with dozens of elderly clients on a daily basis with personalized exercise plans to build up their strength, balance, mobility and gait so they never have a fall.

Have a chat with one of our physiotherapists today, and let us put you on the right road to getting back the balance that you once had.

Step 1

Let us get to know you

Complete our intake form online or call us at 647-370-5162.

Our intake specialists are ready to help.

Step 2

Let us learn about you

Speak with our client coordinator so we can understand your needs and match you with the right therapist to support your goals.

Step 3

We come to you

Within 24–48 hours, we’ll reach out to book your appointment at a time that works best for you. Your therapist arrives ready to support your health, mobility, and personal goals.

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