Edinburgh Falls Prevention
Edinburgh Falls Prevention
If you or a loved one are getting to a certain age, falling is increasingly likely. 1 in 3 people over 65 will have a fall at least once a year. Falling is one of the main reasons for trips to the Emergency room, and hospital admission.
Hospital is not a good place to be (regardless of the quality of care).
To put it bluntly, falling can be the beginning of a slippery slope.
Reduce risk of falling
Get in touch for support on advice on how you can reduce the risk of a fall for yourself or a loved one.
Falls Prevention Clinic
Footwear and foot health
Both of these can be very relevant too, and will be assessed
Medication
Side-effects of medication can include dizziness and other symptoms which increase risk of falling.
Vision and hearing loss
This affects your balance, resulting in greater risk of falling.
Physical assessment
Let us determine your risk of falling by using cutting-edge technology - supplied by VALD health. By measuring and comparing the strength of one leg with the other, and by measuring your balance, we can predict your risk of falling.
Plan to reduce your risk of falling
Having gained all the important information, we’ll come up with a plan to reduce your risk of falling. And we’ll guide you through the process. This may include appointments with a Personal Trainer, yoga teacher, osteopath, physio and liaising with your GP.
