Falls and Balance
Serving St Austell, Bodmin, Newquay & Surrounding Areas

Stay safer at home and reduce your risk of falling with tailored, evidence-based physiotherapy delivered directly to you.

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​Why Falls Matter – And What You Can Do

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One in three adults over 65 will fall at least once a year — rising to one in two for those over 80. Falls can result in serious injuries, loss of confidence and reduced independence. But they’re not inevitable.

With the right physiotherapy plan, research shows you can improve your strength, balance and confidence — and  reduce your risk of falling.

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Our Falls Prevention Approach

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We provide specialised Balance and Falls Physiotherapy in St Austell, Charlestown, Lostwithiel, Fowey, Par, Bodmin, Lanivet, Bugle, Probus, Newquay, Launceston and the surrounding areas, designed to meet the needs of older adults or anyone struggling with mobility and balance.

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During your home visit, we carry out a comprehensive falls assessment that includes:
- Balance assessment and movement screening
- Transfers – bed, toilet, stairs
- Mobility analysis – walking aids and functional ability
- Risk of osteoporosis – where appropriate sign posting back to g.p
- Medication review prompts – signposting where relevant
- Strength & Range of movement
- Provision of simple equipment (walking aids, chair raisers, bed levers etc.)
- Blood pressure, oxygen and temperature checks

Using this holistic approach, we create a tailored treatment plan with clear goals and exercises you can follow at home.

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Evidence-Based Results

Research shows that targeted strength and balance exercises can reduce falls by up to 34%.
Our Physiotherapy Balance Exercises for Elderly clients focus on:

- Improving functional movement (e.g. sit-to-stand, walking, stair use)
- Increasing confidence and reducing fear of falling
- Building endurance and balance in real-life settings

Are You at Risk of Falling?

You may benefit from Falls Physiotherapy if you:
- Have already had one or more falls
- Take four or more medications
- Feel unsteady or have lost confidence
- Cannot stand up from a chair without using your arms