Private falls assessment in Glasgow

Ross Hall Clinic Braehead offers private falls assessment services in Glasgow and further afield

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The falls assessment service in Glasgow is a service designed to help people who suffer with recurrent falls within the community. According to Government statistics (2024), with an ever-ageing population, around 30% of people aged 65 and over will fall at least once a year, whilst for those aged 80 and over it is 50%.

Falling is a cause of distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence and loss of independence. Being prone to falls is not only detrimental to physical wellbeing, but also to mental wellbeing. The falls assessment service looks to work with people to address their current capabilities and create ways to improve their quality of life and reduce falls. Physiotherapists evaluate a person's risk of falling by assessing their muscle strength, joint flexibility, balance and posture.

At a falls assessment session in Glasgow, you will work with your physiotherapist to provide a comprehensive and detailed recap of your falls history, as well as a medication review, and risk factor assessment including osteoporosis and bone health.

Your physiotherapist will carry out a physical examination which will include assessing your gait and balance, feet, muscle strength, visual acuity, and your neurological and cognitive function. Looking into your overall functional ability, your physiotherapist will be able to better understand how you perform everyday tasks like getting up from a chair and walking whilst carrying – this will give an inclination into how likely you are to suffer falls.

The overall results can help to more accurately identify your risk of falling.

The falls assessment service in Glasgow is to help those suffering from repetitive falls. Working in tandem with your physiotherapist, you can assess your current standards and better understand your risk of falls in different scenarios. We understand falls can lead to lost confidence, a reduction in activity and social interaction, and increased dependence on carers and family/friends. The goal of a falls assessment is to help you get some confidence back and help you retrieve some independence.

A falls assessment in Glasgow costs £88, with sessions lasting 45 minutes. Follow-up sessions cost £65 and last 30 minutes.

The Ross Hall Physiotherapy Centre in Glasgow encapsulates a unique blend of technology and innovation with knowledge and expertise to deliver an all-encompassing physiotherapy service. Designed with the patient in mind, the service delivers engaging and individualised rehabilitation programmes. With a range of experienced physiotherapists with varying specialist interests, we offer numerous services including specialist physiotherapist sessions, acupuncture, sports massages and joint injections. With smart technology, we provide further avenues for enhanced training and rehabilitation, keeping you engaged for optimal progress and recovery.