Aged Care Physiotherapy
Stay Strong & Stay Independent
Staying strong and steady is important as you get older. It helps you stay independent, enjoy life, and keep doing the things you love.
Aged care physiotherapy is here to support you, bringing movement and strength exercises into your home. The focus is on making your everyday activities easier and keeping you active and injury-free.
Preventing Falls
What’s Behind the Risk of Falls?
Falls prevention starts with identifying the causes.
This is the foundation of every falls prevention program.
Finding What Works for You
Understanding why someone is at risk requires a personalised approach.
Factors like confidence, cognition, clutter in the home, or conditions such as Parkinson’s that cause shuffling must all be considered.
Without identifying these root causes, effective solutions are difficult to create.
For example, a client with Parkinson’s might need targeted exercises to improve step patterns, while someone with vision challenges may benefit from better lighting in their home.
Without identifying these root causes, effective solutions are difficult to create.
Individualised Assessments
The first assessment takes an hour to understand why you’re falling.
These in-depth assessments allow us to pinpoint specific risks and develop actionable strategies to help you.
A client who frequently trips on rugs may need adjustments in their living space, while another client with weak leg muscles might benefit from personalised strengthening exercises.
Spending time with you makes sure that every detail is addressed.
Your Personalised Action Plan
Once the causes are identified, we create action plans.
This involves practical, step-by-step solutions.
For instance, if shuffling increases fall risks, exercises are introduced to lift the feet and build strength.
By addressing the root causes systematically, falls can be significantly reduced.
Reduce the Risk of Falls at Home
Falls are one of the biggest risks as we age, but there are steps you can take to minimise the chance of it happening.
Aged care physiotherapy focuses on improving balance, strength, and flexibility to help you stay steady on your feet.
You’ll do simple activities, like practicing standing on one leg or shifting your weight from side to side. This will help to improve your balance.
These exercises may seem small, but they make a big difference in preventing falls.
Strength exercises are also so important to staying steady. By working on muscle groups that help with standing, walking, and sitting, you can feel more stable in your everyday life.
Strengthening your legs, hips, and core muscles helps with movements like standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, or even walking safely around your home.
Personalised Exercises for Your Comfort
Each physiotherapy plan is designed just for you.
The goal is to make exercises comfortable and easy to fit into your daily routine.
Your physiotherapist will choose activities that work for you and can be done safely at home.
If standing up from a chair is a bit difficult, your exercises will focus on improving that specific movement. You’ll get simple steps to make it easier over time.
Flexibility is another important part of staying active. Gentle stretches are used to keep your joints moving smoothly, which helps reduce stiffness and makes everyday activities more comfortable.
For example, ankle stretches can help with walking, while shoulder stretches make reaching easier. Each exercise is explained and practiced with you until you feel comfortable doing it on your own.
Stay Active with Daily Movement
Movement doesn’t have to be so difficult. Daily movement routines are made to keep you active without adding stress.
Activities like heel raises, wall push-ups, or gentle walking can be included in your plan to keep your body moving. These exercises are not only good for your body but also for your confidence.
The more you move, the more comfortable you will feel doing everyday tasks.
The goal of aged care physiotherapy is to keep you moving, independent, and confident in your own home.
It could be it's improving your balance to avoid falls, building up your strength to stand up easily, or stretching to stay flexible, every step is about making your daily life easier.
Restoring Confidence After a Fall
After a fall, confidence drops quickly, and movement becomes smaller and hesitant.
After a fall, fear often limits mobility.
This fear can lead to smaller, less confident movements, which increase the risk of falling again.
Repetitive, easy tasks help rebuild confidence after a fall. Repetition helps restore confidence, helping you to move freely and safely over time.
Practical Mobility Solutions
One key focus is teaching clients to lift their feet when walking.
Lifting feet while walking helps prevent trips caused by shuffling.
Exercises such as marching in place or standing still while lifting one leg at a time are simple but effective.
These activities strengthen the hip flexors and improve overall mobility, making daily movements safer and smoother.
Choosing the Right Mobility Aids
Choosing the right aid, even for short-term use, helps you feel more confident.
Selecting an aid that suits your needs and preferences is so important.
For some, this might mean a four-wheel walker; for others, a cane may be more suitable.
Encouraging people to see aids as tools for independence rather than limitations can make a big difference in their willingness to use them.
Restoring Confidence After a Fall
After a fall, confidence drops quickly, and movement becomes smaller and hesitant.
After a fall, fear often limits mobility.
This fear can lead to smaller, less confident movements, which increase the risk of falling again.
Repetitive, easy tasks help rebuild confidence after a fall. Repetition helps restore confidence, helping you to move freely and safely over time.
Safer Living Through Personalised Care
From detailed assessments to practical solutions, the goal is always to help you feel safe, independent, and empowered in your daily life.
By addressing both physical and environmental risks, together we will create a comprehensive plan that promotes mobility and confidence in every step of your journey.
Simple Steps for a Better Quality of Life
Every small step makes a big difference. By focusing on balance, strength, and flexibility, aged care physiotherapy helps you control your health.
You’ll work with a physiotherapist to create a plan that fits your needs, helping you stay active, prevent injuries, and enjoy life at home. Each session is about you—your comfort, your pace, and your goals.
Let's Get Started - Get The Help You Need Now
Get in touch. Jess or Nick will call to find out exactly what you need and get things rolling.
Let’s work together to reach your health goals and make life a little easier.
