Falls Prevention
Stay Steady Clinics
As we age, we may start to find that we become a little unsteady or don’t feel as strong as we used to.
Other things can be happening at the same time, like more use of medications or eyesight changing.
This can mean that we become more at risk of having a fall, which although for many people may not result in significant injury, it can mean that it will happen again.
We know that a third of people aged over 65 will fall every year. However, the good news is that falls are not an inevitable part of ageing, and many are preventable.
In Cardiff, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board operate Stay Steady Clinics, run by falls specialist physiotherapists, who can provide assessments and then advice on falls risk reduction.
Strength and Balance Exercise
Doing exercise to improve your strength and balance is crucial in helping you to reduce your risk of having a fall. Cardiff Hubs have a varied activity programme including targeted Low Impact Functional Training ‘LIFT’ classes, tai chi and yoga classes as well as other exercises groups that can improve your core strength and help you reduce your risk of falling.
