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Understanding Falls & Balance Problems
Falls are common in older adults and people with neurological, vestibular, or post-operative conditions. A fall can lead to injury, reduced confidence, and loss of independence — but most falls are preventable with targeted physiotherapy.
NeuMove Physio provides personalised falls-prevention rehabilitation at home to help you stay safe, move confidently, and maintain independence.
Why Falls Happen
Falls usually occur due to a combination of physical, sensory, and environmental factors.
Physical Causes
Sensory Causes
- Muscle weakness
- Reduced balance reactions
- Slow movement responses
- Joint stiffness
- Pain affecting mobility
- Vestibular dysfunction
- Reduced sensation in feet
- Visual changes
- Difficulty integrating sensory information
Medical Causes
Environmental Causes
- Medication side effects
- Low blood pressure
- Chronic conditions (Parkinson’s, stroke, MS)
- Fatigue
- Cluttered spaces
- Poor lighting
- Slippery floors
- Uneven surfaces
Red-Flag Symptoms
- Sudden severe dizziness
- New weakness or numbness
- Sudden vision changes
- Chest pain or shortness of breath
- Frequent unexplained falls
- Loss of consciousness
How Physiotherapy Helps Prevent Falls
Falls prevention physiotherapy improves strength, balance, coordination, and confidence. Your programme is personalised based on your symptoms, home environment, and daily activities.
What a Falls Assessment Includes
Your home-visit falls assessment may include:
- Review of fall history
- Balance and postural control testing
- Strength assessment
- Gait and mobility evaluation
- Sensory screening (vision, vestibular, proprioception)
- Home environment safety review
- Functional movement analysis
- Personalised rehabilitation plan creation
Why Home-Visit Falls Prevention Works Better
- Real-world practice in your actual home environment
- Immediate identification of hazards
- Tailored exercises for your space
- No travel required
- Reduced anxiety compared to clinic settings
- Faster functional progress
Falls Prevention & Balance Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
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