Falls become more common in older adults with 1 in 3 over 65’s having a fall each year. This can result in injury, hospitalization and reduction in independence and socialization.
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Kildare Town
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Kildare Town
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There are many definitions of falls. Within most definitions will be an idea that a falling is considered unintentional, to a lower level than before such as the floor or the ground, and it is neither explained either by medical causes such as blood pressure or a stroke nor caused by an overwhelming external force. A simple and widely accepted version often used in research defines a fall as
“An unexpected event in which the participant comes to rest on the ground, floor or lower level.”
Ageing, pathology, inactivity, multimorbidity’s and environmental factors all increase the risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
Our Approach
In the Waterfall Clinic our experienced Chartered Physiotherapists are the clinical specialists in falls assessments and treatments. They will work with you, to achieve your goals and help maintain independence for the future. We can provide the falls assessment in clinic or at your home.
Treatment Plan
At the Waterfall Clinic, we pride ourselves as specialists in fall assessment and rehabilitation. A detailed falls history, medication review and risk factor assessment are completed before an in-depth physical examination including gait and balance, neurological and cognitive function, lower limb strength, visual acuity, feet, and footwear analysis. Functional assessment such as activities of daily living perceived functional ability and fear of falling will also help us to plan a treatment program.
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Treatment approaches could include:
- Strengthening exercises
- Balance specific exercises
- Functional exercises
- Gait re-education
- Backward chaining
At The Waterfall Clinic, we also provide Falls and Balance classes.
Why Choose Us?
Highly Trained
Therapists
Access to latest
neurotechnology
Specialised
equipment
Patient centred
care
Holistic
approach
Fully accessible clinic
and rehabilitation gym
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