Falls Prevention Physio at Home in Helensburgh

Falls usually have more than one cause. Common ones include reduced leg strength, changes in balance, feeling dizzy or light-headed on standing, some medicines, eyesight changes, unsuitable footwear, trip hazards at home, and fear of falling. Falls are also more likely after an illness or a hospital stay.

• A check of strength, balance and walking
• Watching how you get up from a chair, bed or toilet, and manage steps and stairs
• Looking at the home set-up, including lighting, rugs, steps and footwear
• Practising safe ways to get up from the floor, if that is right for you

Martine builds a personalised strength and balance programme around your home and the things you want to keep doing. Practising everyday tasks in your own surroundings aims to help rebuild confidence and keep you steady and independent. Family members are welcome to join in and learn how to help.

Please speak to your GP if falls are new or happening more often, if you have blacked out, or if you have been injured. Physio can work alongside your GP and NHS team.

Martine visits people at home across Helensburgh (including Rhu, Cardross, Craigendoran and Garelochhead), Dumbarton, Clydebank, and Alexandria, Balloch and the Vale of Leven. Not sure if your address is covered? Please request a call back and we will let you know.

Martine Lowes BSc (Hons) MCSP is a Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the HCPC, with 20 years' experience, and established Clyde Home Physio in 2010. PVG checked (Scotland), ex-Royal Navy.