Falls and Balance Issues

What to Expect When You Visit Our Physiotherapist

When you visit us for falls or balance concerns, we assess walking, leg strength, balance reactions, dizziness, vision-related balance strategies, footwear, home risks, and confidence. Treatment may include strength training, balance retraining, walking practice, reaction training, falls prevention education, and home exercise planning. The goal is to reduce falls risk and help you feel safer moving around at home and in the community.

Time to favourable outcome

8–12 wks typical

StartMedian: 10 weeksFavourable outcome
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Results Comparison

Physio Recovery Rate

With Physio20% – 40% risk reduction
No Treatment (Spontaneous)Risk unchanged/increases
How Does the Treatment Work?
Manual TherapyAssists comfort and movement readiness where appropriate.
Exercise RehabBalance-challenging and strength exercises reduce falls risk.

Sustained Relief (%)

3 / 6 / 12 months
3 months60%
6 months70%
12 months72%

Factors Influencing Recovery Speed

What speeds up recovery

Balance-Challenging Exercise

• Exercises need to safely challenge balance reactions. • Regular practice improves confidence and control.

Strength + Home Safety

• Stronger legs support safer walking and transfers. • Footwear, vision checks and home changes can reduce risk.

What slows down recovery

Fear of Falling

• Fear can reduce activity and weaken balance further. • Low confidence often limits useful practice.

Dizziness or Unsafe Environment

• Poor vision, dizziness or sedating medications can raise risk. • Unsafe home layouts and inconsistent exercise slow improvement.

How do we estimate outcomes?

We combine insights from published research, clinical guidelines, practitioner experience, and typical rehabilitation timelines to map out common recovery trajectories. The ranges presented are general estimates only and should not be interpreted as guaranteed results.

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Important Disclaimer

This tool is intended for visualisation and general educational purposes only, to help clients gain a broad understanding of some common conditions managed by our physiotherapists. It is based on practitioner experience, clinical reasoning, and selected published research.

It does not account for individual circumstances, including your specific condition, medical history, imaging findings, medications, surgical history, lifestyle, or other personal factors. Recovery can vary significantly between individuals.

Our physiotherapy services are not a substitute for medical care provided by your doctor or specialist. You should always follow the advice and treatment plan recommended by your medical practitioner, and consult them directly for guidance specific to your situation.