It's Never "Just" a Fall
A stumble can shake your confidence. Many people stop going out or doing the things they love because of a Fear of Falling. This inactivity actually weakens muscles further, creating a vicious cycle.
We shift the focus from "fear" to "function". By understanding why you feel unsteady, we can fix it.
Common Risk Factors
Muscle Weakness (Sarcopenia)
Legs feel heavy or unresponsive.
Medications
Dizziness from blood pressure meds or polypharmacy.
Environment
Loose rugs, poor lighting, or uneven pavement.
How We Build Stability
Balance isn't one thing; it's a conversation between three systems.
1. Vision
Your eyes tell you where you are in space. We train you to rely less on staring at your feet.
2. Vestibular
Your inner ear detects motion. We use head-turn exercises to recalibrate this system.
3. Proprioception
Sensors in your joints and muscles. We strengthen these so your body reacts before you fall.
Targeted exercise can reduce fall rates by up to 50%.
Why Balance Fades: Specific Conditions
Aging & Sarcopenia
As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass (sarcopenia) and our reaction times slow down. This makes it harder to "catch" yourself after a trip. We focus on power training to restore that quick reaction.
Stroke Recovery
Stroke can damage the brain pathways that control movement, leading to weakness on one side (hemiparesis) and reduced sensation. Survivors are 7x more likely to fall. We work on re-weighting the affected side.
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Pain causes you to move differently to avoid hurting (antalgic gait). This weakens muscles and reduces joint position sense (proprioception), making the knee or hip feel like it might "give way."
Sports & Past Injury
Old injuries, like ankle sprains, can leave ligaments loose and position sensors damaged. This leads to chronic instability later in life, especially when fatigued during activity.
Quick Home Safety Audit
Floors
- • Remove loose rugs
- • Clear electrical cords
- • Ensure non-slip mats in bath
Lighting
- • Nightlights in hallways
- • Lamp within reach of bed
- • Bright bulbs in stairwells
Personal
- • Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes
- • Keep phone accessible
- • Review meds with GP
Take the First Step
Don't wait for a fall to happen. Our comprehensive balance assessment identifies your specific risks and builds a plan to keep you steady, strong, and independent.