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.
EXCELLENT Based on 184 reviews Natalie Mitchell2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely masterclass with Maëlle. I was reminded of some things and learnt as well! Thank you for offering this 🙂 Tracy Brown2025-03-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magic! Having suffered neck pain (whiplash injury) for almost 3 years and tried various other treatments I wish my "first port of call" had been Gavin an excellent Osteopath based at Edinburgh's West End! He is extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly and the Clinic is very welcoming. He suggested I have a weekly treatments for 4 weeks. After just 1 treatment I experienced 50% improvement and am off my painkillers. Woohoo 😊 He gave me loads of advice and exercises to help me on my journey. Highly recommend his services. Caitlin MacMillan2025-03-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended a women’s health masterclass with Maelle. Maelle made everyone feel at ease and shared information in a really clear and engaging way. Topics around pelvic pain can be very sensitive and Maelle created a safe space in her workshop. I would love to work with Maelle in future and I’m glad there are passionate and knowledge practitioners working in the important and often neglected area of women’s pelvic health. Tilda Glynn2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to Gavin with back pain that has been bothering me on and off for a couple years. He was great in relieving the pain whilst also giving me a diagnosis and advice on how I can both relieve and prevent the pain in the future. Couldn't recommend enough! Emma H2025-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Casper was so helpful in not just treating my back and sciatica pain but teaching me how to take care of myself. SAMIR MEHANOVIC2025-03-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jordan Clemson was amazing in helping with my sport injury. Justin understands how male body works and finds the ways not only to ease the pain but to heals and improves the body. I will definitely come back in the future and highly recommended services. Noah Miller2025-02-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maelle is doing wonderful work at Active X. My general experience of cranio-sacral osteopathy is that it is a massively under-appreciated therapeutic field. Maelle offers her own, intentional, and effective approach. I felt in great personal care, and noticed perhaps even bigger somatic differences than I have with other cranio. Definitely worth investing in. océane rio2025-02-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing help ! Thank you so much Albane Bouvard2025-01-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maelle shared a brilliant presentation on women’s health last week 🙂 it was truly fascinating to learn more about our bodies that way. Also very relaxing and positive atmosphere, would absolutely recommend meeting her :)) Elsa Bourgeois Ayestarán2025-01-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Last week I had the pleasure of attending a talk given by Maëlle on female anatomy and health in general. I was really impressed by her knowledge, her kindness and her ability to pass on information, all of which reflect great qualities as an osteopath! Thank you 🙂