Falls Prevention
Falls Prevention Physiocare Services Melbourne
Falls can happen to anybody, at the same time, lamentably, as you develop more seasoned falls can turn out to be more normal and you are bound to harm yourself. Most old individuals fall in and around the home yet falls are additionally normal in matured consideration homes. Lamentably, in the event that you have a genuine physical issue it can prompt a medical procedure, clinic confirmation and unavoidably an adjustment of where you reside because of security issues and dangers of additional falls.
- Installing grab rails in the bathroom
- Wearing the right shoes – comfortable, firm-fitting, flat shoes with a low wide heel, laces, buckles or Velcro fastenings and rubber soles that grip
- Making sure clothing is not too long causing a trip hazard (touching the floor)
- Drinking enough fluids
- Eating healthy and nutritious food
- Hazard proofing your home to make it as safe as possible – removing slip or trip hazards like loose rugs or mats and repairing or replacing worn areas of carpets
- Wiping up spills immediately
- Not walking in socks
How we can Help?
In the event that you’ve had a fall, or you frequently feel like you’re in danger of falling, don’t simply excuse it as a feature of getting more established, absence of fixation or awkwardness. At Physiocare and Rehab Services , our physios or word related advisors can help.
- keeping pathways in good repair and clean
- marking the edge of steps so they are easy to see.
- wearing slippers which are good fitting
- making sure there is adequate lighting, especially at night
- using your walking aid at all times
- maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, with regular exercise to prevent your muscles weakening
- taking medication only as prescribed