Fall Prevention Exercises

What it does

Falls often result from weak legs, poor balance and slow reactions. Targeted exercise improves all three.

You will often see it in our programmes for osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease and dementia, and it features in our geriatric physiotherapy programmes.

How to do it

1. Sit to stand: 10 repetitions.
2. Calf and toe raises holding a counter: 10 each.
3. Single leg stand: 10 to 30 seconds each leg, holding on.
4. Heel-to-toe standing and walking along the counter.
5. Side steps along the counter.
6. Make the home safer too: remove loose rugs, add night lights and grab rails.

How much

At least 3 times a week, 30 minutes a session, continued long term.

Stop and check with us if

• You've had a fall recently, feel dizzy or have blackouts. Get a medical review.

Exercises in this programme

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