Blog · Deborah Bateson · 1 December 2024
Rehabilitation
Falls, balance and confidence
Physiotherapy after a stumble — strength, eyes, medicines, and not treating older adults as porcelain.
Symptoms and what they can mean
A near-miss on a kerb, a fear of the high street, a shortened walk. Balance is a skill with strength, sensation, vision and confidence inside it.
What we can do in clinic
We practise standing tasks that look too simple and matter a lot. I will ask about glasses, slippers and dizziness. Steve may ease the stiffness that makes turning slow.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Blackouts, new medicines, or a head injury on anticoagulants — GP or A&E. I do not adjust blood pressure tablets.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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