Treatments > Mobility Problems

Being mobile is vital for all of us, any deviation from normal can lead to pain, problems building up over time, and falls.

If you need crutches, walking sticks, zimmer frames, I can assess and provide what you need.

If stairs at home are becoming difficult, or getting out of the armchair isn’t as easy as it once was, physiotherapy may provide treatment options or other avenues for you to explore.

One of the most important mobility concerns is that surrounding falls. Falls may have a significant impact on your life and those around you. Prevention of falls in the elderly is one of the NHS’ highest priority. I am sure you have heard of someone , or experienced a member of your family, suffering a nasty fall. Quite often hips and wrists are fractured, leading to serious and immediate life changes and problems.

Hospitalisation, operations, walking affected or stopped completely, inability to look after yourself and/ or others at home, and in some cases further health deterioration. Statistics do show that life expectancy may be reduced in those who have suffered a hip fracture in a serious fall.

If you, or a friend or relative, is experiencing problems right now, walking aids, strengthening, and common sense treatments, may significantly improve your quality of life and enhance happiness and well-being, whether short-term or long-term.

Why not see if there is anything, I, as a mobile physiotherapist can do to increase your self-confidence and work on areas of concern. Surprisingly, the simplest of strategies at home have the potential to reduce the risk of falls. Talk to me and see how I can help you in these areas.