Edinburgh Falls Prevention
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Edinburgh Fall Prevention
With aging, the risk of falling becomes increasingly greater. 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.
Falling can cause other acute injuries, so the prevention of falling is very important.
Reduce Risk of Falling
Causes and Prevention
Footwear and foot health
Footwear and foot health can greatly impact fall risk. We will discuss and assess these with you.
Medication
Side-effects of medication can include dizziness and other symptoms which increase risk of falling.
Vision and hearing loss
Vision and hearing loss affects your balance, resulting in greater risk of falling.
Physical assessment
Supported by cutting-edge technology, supplied by Valid Health, we can determine your risk of falling. By measuring and comparing the strength of one leg with the other, and measuring your balance, we can predict your risk of falling. This will inform our plan for preventing your falls.
Plan to reduce your risk of falling
Having gained all the necessary information, we’ll come up with a plan to reduce your risk of falling. We’ll guide you through the process. This may include appointments with a personal trainer, yoga teacher, osteopath, physiotherapist, and liaising with your GP.