Falls Risk Assessment and Rehabilitation

Synthesis Rehab offers a specialised service designed to identify and manage risk factors for falls. Falls can affect anyone but are increasingly likely with advancing age. They can be a cause of significant harm, pain, injury, distress and loss of independence.

There are many potential risk factors for falling.

Some of the most common ones are:

• Medical issues
• Medication
• Blood pressure problems
• Dizziness
• Balance and walking problems
• Musculoskeletal issues
• Postural problems
• Environmental hazards
• Diet
• Continence
• Feet and footwear

Although it is sadly impossible to fully prevent falls from happening, a lot of research evidence shows that it is possible to reduce the risk of falling, and crucially the fear of falling that is such an important factor in loss of independence and function.

At Synthesis Rehab, we offer a personalised service where we discuss your needs and goals and the things that matter to you. We offer a comprehensive assessment and analysis of your risk factors and provide you with advice, education and treatment to help reduce your risks of falls now and in the future.

This service is available to adults of any age. Research suggests that the earlier you address the risk factors for falls, the more likely you are to be successful. We therefore encourage you to consider contacting us for an assessment, even if you have never fallen. It may be that you feel that you are slowing down a little, or that your walking pattern has changed. You may feel that your balance is not as good as it was. Or you may feel more fearful about going outdoors, or taking part in the activities that you enjoy due to worries about your mobility. Alternatively, you may feel in perfect health and are just keen to maintain that as you get older - in which case, we can help!

If this is the case, please consider contacting us to arrange an appointment. It's never too early or too late to seek help!