Falls & accidents

The assurance of feeling safe on our feet is vital for our day to day lives

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How we can help

Fear of falling affects approximately 50% of older people. There are several reasons why your mobility deteriorates and leads to falls, including having an accident or illness and ageing.

Home Physio Group is here to support your concerns and problems by providing a personalised exercise programme that is enjoyable, adapted to the right intensity, and includes supervision.

Our method

To minimise your risk of accidents your physiotherapist will:

Assess your problems, create goals, and select a suitable treatment programme
Determine which part of your body is weak and could be strengthened further
Assess your balance reaction and coordination
Review your home environment for trip hazards
Advise on equipment that may benefit your environment
Review your range of joint movement and how it affects mobility
Advise on what type of activity is safe and suitable

Exercise, education, and advice are just some of the strategies we use to improve your balance, increase your self-confidence, and reduce any fear of falling.

Our tips to help you prevent your falls risk

Keep as active as you possibly can
Wear shoes with non-slip soles
Use night lights in your bedroom, hallway, and bathrooms
Do your physiotherapy exercises on a regular basis
Use a suitable walking aid if needed
Adapt your home environment according to the advice from your physiotherapist
Know how to cope in the event that a fall does happen
Be careful of electrical wires across pathways as these are easy to trip over
Have handrails installed on both sides of your staircase

Meet our physios

All our physiotherapists are registered with the CSP and HCPC offering the highest standard of care

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Why choose Home Physio Group?

We are a dedicated team of Chartered Physiotherapists working exclusively in your home and providing the highest level of care. We recognise the importance of knowing that you are in safe hands and being looked after. With this is mind, our client management team are here to assist you every step of the way and will answer any questions you may have. We are passionate about helping you to reach your goals, relieve your pain, and improve your mobility.

The benefits of using our service include:

All our physiotherapists are hand-picked professionals with years of experience
We are registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). All our physiotherapists are checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
We will arrange visits in your own home (or care home or place of work) at a convenient time to you
We work at speed and do not have a waiting list
We offer daytime, evening and weekend appointments
Our team work closely with the country’s leading consultants and specialists in their field
You will always have the same physiotherapist visiting you at home
You can have as may visits as you require
Our fixed pricing structure can be provided in writing so that you can consider it in your own time
We believe there is no “one size fits all” approach to care. Your personalised programme and treatment strategy will be unique to you

Have more questions?

0330 335 1016

What our clients say

Would thoroughly recommend Home Physio Group. Great communication. Louisa was very encouraging with my Mum and trusted. Once the initial assessment had been made i did not need to be present. Mum lives in a Care Home and Louisa went to the Care Home to see Mum. Payments were made easy too. Would use Home Physio Group again if necessary.

6 months ago via Google Sue Gunner

Adrian was excellent. Significantly improved my painful upper leg and lower back. And he gave me suggestions on how to continue the improvement to fully heal in a couple weeks. No sales push at all for more sessions. He also told me what I should do after I fully heal to prevent this pain happening again, regarding my sitting posture,...Read More »

3 weeks ago via Google Shoro D

Home Physio Group are v. knowledgeable & professional physios. I always need reg. home physio visits for my severely disabled mother, as she is always in pain and has many musculo-skeletal problems. Our most recent physio (Tejas) provided an exemplary session, for my disabled mother. She honestly had less pain, better range-of-motion, (and a much better understanding of how to cope...Read More »

2 weeks ago via Google Feel Good Press

Chris from Home Physio Group was fantastic with my mum. She had a fall in January and broke her hip, shoulder and collarbone. After a few weeks, she was ready for physio and Chris was brilliant with her. He encouraged her to try things that she was nervous about but also respected her when she was clearly tired. Would not...Read More »

a month ago via Google Pamela Elliott

Following a quick response to my enquiry we found Lauren to be a very pleasant and knowledgeable young lady. She was able to give me back some of the confidence I had lost and helped me too lose the phobia about doorsteps - so much so that we now leave my powered wheelchair in the car and rely on...Read More »

3 months ago via Google Mary Skinner