Geriatric Physiotherapy

Geriatric physiotherapy helps older adults stay strong, steady and independent. Age is not a contraindication to strength training — the dose simply changes, and the gains are often larger than people expect.

Our focus is on the things that protect independence: leg strength, balance, walking capacity, safe transfers, and the confidence to keep moving without fear of falling.

• Falls prevention and fear of falling
• Knee and hip osteoarthritis
• Post-fracture rehabilitation, particularly hip and wrist
• Recovery after joint replacement
• Osteoporosis — safe loading and posture management
• General deconditioning after illness or hospital admission
• Walking aid selection, fitting and training
• Stair, kerb and uneven-ground confidence

1. Comprehensive ScreenStrength, balance, gait speed and standardised falls-risk measures at baseline.
2. Home & Risk ReviewPractical discussion of stairs, bathrooms, footwear, lighting and rugs.
3. Strength ProgrammeProgressive resistance work — the single most effective intervention at any age.
4. Balance & Gait TrainingLayered from stable to challenging, always safely supervised.
5. Family & Carer EducationWhere relevant, family members learn safe assistance and home practice.

Sessions are unhurried and paced to you. Vital signs are monitored where appropriate. Nothing is done that you are not comfortable with.

Typically 8–16 sessions over 6–12 weeks, followed by a maintenance programme and periodic review.

Unstable cardiac conditions, acute delirium or acute unmanaged illness — we coordinate with your physician first.

• Standardised falls-risk measures used to prove progress objectively
• Home visits available in selected cases within a reasonable distance
• Realistic, respectful goal-setting — never patronising