Falls prevention

With ageing falls and the fear of falling start to impact on the way the elderly live their lives. In fact 1 in 4 people over 60 years of age will experience a fall each year. The consequences of this can be hip fractures, head injuries, hospital admissions and lead to a loss of independence.

There are many reasons why the risk of falls increase as you age, including decreased strength and proprioception, slowing reflexes and saving ability, increased medications and declining eyesight, as well as external factors such as home environment and footwear.

Physiotherapists are trained to assess all areas that may lead to falls. At Future Physio our specialist home visit team can individually address factors to help you reduce your risk of falls. We are trained in walking aid presciption, exercise and balance training and can develop a program that specifically meets your needs.

Our therapists can work with you on a regular basis to increase your strength and balance or prescribe a program for you to complete in the comfort of your own home.

If you are concerned about yourself of a family member and their risk of falling, get in touch today to chat to one of our friendly team members.

phone: 0477 934 546 email: admin@futurephysio.com.au

Exercise and Dementia

Did you know that exercise has been shown through research to have many positive effects for clients living with dementia?

Regular exercise and physical activity can help improve things like coordination, balance, functional ability, cognition and create a better sense of wellbeing. It can also help improve sleep and reduce levels of agitation. Falls prevention also is a key focus for this client group, with studies showing that people with dementia are four to five times more likely to experience a fall compared with their peers.

In Early Onset Alzheimers Disease research has shown that regular exercise can help to slow progression of symptoms. At Future Physio we are able to see both self managed and plan managed NDIS clients.

Our team of highly experienced physiotherapists and exercise physiologists can work with you to build a regular exercise program that suits you or your family member’s current functional level.

Call 0477934 546 today to chat to our friendly team.

Physiotherapy for dementia clients

Did you know there is good evidence surrounding the benefits for physiotherapy for clients with cognitive impairments and dementia?

Dementia is a disorder of mental processes affecting daily living. It is progressive in nature and symptoms will vary according to the stage of the disease, with most clients eventually becoming dependent on their carers.

At Future Physio our therapists are trained in providing care to clients at all stages of the dementia journey to enable independent living for as long as possible, prevent hospital admissions and reduce the burden on carers. Home visit physiotherapy is particularly useful for this client group to enabling safe, familiar surroundings and the ability to practice activities that are used every day at home.

A consistent, caring relationship is what we pride ourselves on at Future Physio. We use exercise therapy, strength and balance work, gait re-education and practice activities of daily living with our clients.

Should your family member be requiring consistent care to help manage and slow the progression of their symptoms the call us on 0477 934 546 and we will assess and tailor a program in the comfort of the client’s own home.

Meet the team...

Tracey is the newest member of the Future Physio team. She graduated from Curtin University in Western Australia and has experience working as a physiotherapist in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

She has a wide sporting background including playing elite squash in her youth. She has also worked as team physiotherapist for amateur league football clubs in Perth’s Northern Suburbs.

Tracey has gained further qualifications in dry needling and clinical pilates and can bring both these services to the comfort of your own home. She enjoys working with people to strengthen and improve posture and address underlying issues to eliminate pain.

Tracey has a big smile and an even bigger heart and immediately puts clients at ease with her confident and comfortable manner.

Call 0477 934 546 now to book your physio or pilates session with Tracey today!

Meet the team...

Jenna is the newest team member at Future Physio.

After graduating from Curtin University with a BSc Physiotherapy she worked in private practice in Collie, South Western Australia and in Far North Queesnland for the Rural Health Service. Giving her excellent experience treating a wide range of medical conditions

Jenna enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy including falls prevention strategies and women's health. She has traveled as team physiotherapist to Canada with the Australian U19 Men's lacrosse team.

Jenna likes keeping fit and active and plays both netball and beach vollyball. She has also taken up pilates and is able to bring all aspects of this training and lifestyle into her treatment sessions.

Jenna is now open for bookings in Perth's Northern and Western suburbs. For appointments please call 0477 934 546

Falls prevention

As we age falls prevention is crucial in staying healthy in our later years. At least one in four older people have a fall each year and around 10% of all falls result in serious injury requiring hospitalisation. Injuries sustained can include bruising, lacerations, fractures and head injuries.

Falls can be caused by a number of factors including; loss of balance, dizziness, poor eyesight, poor footwear or trip hazards. Poor hydration, alcohol consumption or taking more than five medications can also contribute to falling.

Physiotherapists can tailor exercise programs specifically for each client to improve their leg strength, mobility and balance. Regular exercise is a great way to help prevent falls at home and in the community. Get started today to maintain your independence at home by calling 0477 934 546