Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide.
Each year an estimated 646 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries.
Adults older than 65 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls.
Source: World Health Organization
In the UK, falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of 75.
Source: NHS.uk
The cost of falls to the NHS is £2.3 BILLION per year
However!...
Falls are NOT an inevitable part of ageing!
The single biggest preventative measure for falls prevention is strength & balance exercises! You are never too old to start strengthening your muscles required for balance and walking. Strength is required to rise from a chair, a toilet, bed or bath. Targeted strength exercises provides us with balance, the most common reason for people who fall
Mike Stamp's Physiotherapy & Exercise Therapy Services have extensive experience in this area and are able to offer help to you or a loved one. They can provide you with a comprehensive, multi-factorial assessment to help you or a loved one reduce your risk of falls
Please contact us for more information.
