Older adult physiotherapy
Balance, Strength & Falls Prevention Clinic
Our clinic helps older adults improve confidence, mobility and independence through specialist physiotherapy assessment and tailored exercise support.
We support people who feel less steady, have lost confidence walking, struggle with stairs or getting out of chairs, are recovering from illness or inactivity, or want to reduce future falls risk.
Who it is for
- Older adults who feel unsteady
- People who have had one or more falls
- People walking less because of fear or weakness
- People struggling with stairs or getting out of chairs
- People recovering from illness or inactivity
- People who want to stay independent
What the clinic offers
A practical plan for confidence, strength and independence
Balance assessment
A physiotherapy review of steadiness, confidence, falls history and day-to-day mobility.
Falls risk screening
Structured screening to identify key factors that may increase risk and guide the right plan.
Walking and mobility review
Assessment of walking distance, gait, confidence outdoors and practical daily movement.
Strength testing
Review of leg strength, sit-to-stand ability and functional tasks such as stairs or chairs.
Home exercise programme
A tailored programme to practise safely between appointments and build progress over time.
6-8 week reassessment
Reassessment to review progress, update exercises and plan the next stage of support.
For families and carers
Support when confidence or mobility has changed
Families often notice when someone is walking less, avoiding stairs, holding furniture, declining trips out or feeling less confident after illness, inactivity or a fall. ProRehab can assess the problem and provide a clear, supportive plan.
- Advice for families and carers where helpful.
- Clear home exercises and progression.
- Liaison with a GP where clinically needed.
- Clinic-based or broader physiotherapy support depending on need.
Ready to arrange an assessment?
Book online or call ProRehab if you would like to discuss whether the Balance, Strength & Falls Prevention Clinic is suitable.
For GPs, PCNs and professionals
Community physiotherapy-led falls prevention support
ProRehab Balance, Strength & Falls Prevention Clinic is a community physiotherapy-led clinic supporting older adults with reduced mobility, deconditioning, balance impairment, falls risk and loss of confidence.
It gives primary care teams, families and referrers a clear, concrete pathway for early frailty, reduced walking confidence, deconditioning after illness and falls prevention support.
Professional-facing offer
- Balance and mobility assessment
- Falls risk screening
- Progressive strength and balance plan
- Advice for families and carers
- Reassessment after 6-8 weeks
- GP liaison where needed
Questions
Balance, strength and falls prevention FAQs
Is this only for people who have already fallen?
No. It is also suitable for people who feel less steady, weaker than before, less confident walking, or worried about stairs, chairs or going out.
Can family members or carers help arrange an appointment?
Yes. Families and carers can contact ProRehab to discuss whether an assessment may be suitable.
What happens after the first assessment?
Your physiotherapist will explain the findings and provide a tailored plan, often including progressive strength and balance exercises and reassessment after 6-8 weeks.
Can GPs or PCNs refer?
Yes. Professionals can use the professional enquiry route, and ProRehab can liaise with a GP where clinically needed.