For an older adult, the thing at stake is rarely just pain — it is independence. A fall, or the fear of one, can shrink someone's world faster than the underlying condition ever would. This is care aimed squarely at keeping people confident, mobile and at home.
What is geriatric care?
Geriatric physiotherapy addresses the strength, balance and mobility changes that come with age and with age-related conditions. It combines exercise that is genuinely appropriate for older bodies with practical safety work at home, and treats fear of falling as seriously as the physical risk.
Conditions we treat
- Age-related weakness and reduced mobility
- Balance problems and falls
- Osteoporosis and postural change
- Arthritis in older adults
- Recovery after hospital admission or illness
- Reduced walking tolerance and endurance
Signs you should not ignore
- Unsteadiness when standing or turning
- A fall, or a near-fall, in the past year
- Fear of falling, and avoiding activity because of it
- Difficulty rising from a chair or the toilet
- Reduced walking distance
- Growing reliance on furniture or walls for support
Our treatment approach
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Comprehensive assessment
Strength, balance, gait, endurance and a formal look at fall risk.
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Falls-prevention programme
Targeted balance and strength work — the intervention with the best evidence for reducing falls.
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Strength and endurance
Gentle progressive loading, which older muscle responds to as well as younger muscle does.
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Mobility and transfers
Practising the specific movements that matter: chair, bed, stairs, bathroom.
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Home safety guidance
Practical changes to the environment where most falls actually happen.
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Maintenance and review
A programme that can be sustained, with periodic reassessment.
What treatment achieves
- Better balance and measurably lower fall risk
- Improved strength and walking distance
- Confidence to keep moving restored
- Independence at home maintained for longer
- Reassurance for family members
Prevention & self-care
- Keep walking daily, even short distances
- Remove loose rugs and trailing cables at home
- Ensure hallways and stairs are well lit
- Have vision and medications reviewed — both affect balance
- Get up slowly from lying or sitting to avoid dizziness
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on how long the problem has been present, its severity and how consistently you can follow your home programme. After your first assessment you will be given a realistic estimate rather than an open-ended course of treatment.