Falls are a major public health problem to the elderly population in Australia. They are one of the leading causes of injury for people over the age of 65 years. At Peak Physio, we are committed to the ongoing education and awareness around falls and falls risks. Exercise and education is highly recommended for falls prevention to improve cognition, balance, strength, bone density and cardiovascular health. In a supervised environment, we are able to support and empower our clients to improve their current health status and minimise falls risks.
Common Falls Risk Factors:
The following are some important examples discussed during the course that can increase risk of falling:
- Current health
- Medications
- Eye health
- Continence
- Walking aids
- Environment
- Fear of falling
Peak Physio Falls Prevention Program
Peak Physio Falls Prevention program is a five week structured course delivering evidence based recommendations and strategies in a small group environment. Led by a Physiotherapist, our aim is to provide a solid foundation to regain your confidence with everyday function and improve your current baseline. The program will include education on health, balance, strength, upper limb control and recovery from falls.
The course is run twice a week for five consecutive weeks. At the initial session, objective outcome measures will be taken to assess your baseline. These measures are directly associated with falls prevention and risk assessments. At the cessation of the course, we will reassess these measures to monitor for improvement and change.
Each class will consist of a new module where you will receive new exercises specifically targeted to your goals and areas for improvement. The small group settings allows for catering to each participants learning style and create a collaborative learning environment that is positive and engaging. You will learn specific exercises to gain strength, balance and improve your confidence. Participants will learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable.
What to bring?
Please bring comfortable clothes and proper shoes for exercise. You might want to bring a note book for note taking.
Our Falls Prevention Program has been designed by our Physiotherapists who are passionate about making sure you stay connected to your community and make some new friends along the way.
‘It takes a child one year to acquire independent movement and ten years
to acquire independent mobility. An old person can lose both in a day from
a single fall’
Professor Bernard Isaacs
(1924–1995)
How to start?
Please enquire within about our next group intake by calling 4929 3898 or email info@peak-physio.com.au
If you have any questions, our Physiotherapists are more than happy to give you a call to discuss the program or any questions that you might have.