Physiotherapy for Older People

Age should never stop you from achieving what we want to achieve and we believe that if you need help you should get it immediately. We want to help you recover after a fall, a fractured hip or a period of infection in hospital. We want to share our energy and enthusiasm with you as you recover at home, replacing the negativity and fear that is often associated with older people, with positivity and encouragement.

‘10 days in a hospital bed leads to 10 years’ worth of lost muscle mass in people over age 80’ Gill et al. But they don’t tell you that if you do your exercises enough and get back to doing what you used to do, instead of others doing things for you, you can recover quickly. “If you don’t use it you lose it”

We love to help people who feel vulnerable, frail and lack the confidence to do more for themselves. Our physiotherapists will give you every opportunity to get back on your feet again. We will work closely with your carers making sure we teach them to provide care in a therapeutic way, so that every time you need help with a care task you are encouraged to use as many muscles as possible and do as much for yourself as you can. We will also make sure you only get the care you need and will make suggestions to yourself, your family and your care manager to reduce the level of care you require and save you money.

Common Conditions

Falls and fear of falling
Loss of balance
Loss of muscle strength
Difficulty walking
Loss of confidence
Joint arthritis
Reduced exercise tolerance and stamina
Parkinsons’ Disease