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Falls prevention physiotherapy at home in South East Melbourne
Balance assessments and strength programs for older adults, delivered in your own home. We look at the rooms you actually move through, the steps you actually take, and build a program around them.
When falls prevention makes a difference
Most people we see aren't looking for a gym program. They want to feel steady getting out of a chair, walking to the letterbox, or managing the back step without holding their breath.
You've had a fall
A recent fall - even one without injury - is one of the clearest signals that balance and strength need attention.
You're worried about falling
Fear of falling often leads to doing less, which reduces strength further. We work on confidence alongside physical capacity.
Your walking has changed
Shuffling, holding furniture, or slowing down are worth assessing properly rather than accepting as part of ageing.
You've been unwell or in hospital
Strength and balance drop quickly during illness or a hospital stay. Early rehabilitation at home helps recover it.
What a falls risk assessment involves
We use recognised, validated outcome measures so progress is objective and can be shared with your care team and GP.
Berg Balance Scale
A standardised assessment of balance across everyday tasks - standing, turning, reaching and transferring - that gives us a clear baseline to measure against.
Timed Up and Go
A simple timed measure of standing, walking and turning that helps us track mobility change over the course of a program.
Home environment review
Rugs, lighting, thresholds, bathroom access and furniture heights - we assess the space you live in, not a clinic.
Contributing factors
Footwear, mobility aids, previous falls, pain and activity levels all feed into the plan and any referrals we suggest.
What treatment looks like
Initial home visit
Assessment, outcome measures, and a conversation about the activities you want to feel safe doing again.
A program built for your home
Balance and progressive strength exercises using the space, chairs and benches you already have.
Regular visits
Your physiotherapist progresses the program as you improve, with family or carers welcome to join.
Re-measurement and reporting
We repeat the outcome measures and share written progress with your coordinator and care team.
How falls prevention is funded
Our services can be covered under your Home Care Package or Support at Home funding. If you're unsure, your coordinator can confirm what's available in your plan.
Home Care Packages
Level 1–4 package holders can access falls prevention physiotherapy. We work directly with your provider on referral and invoicing.
Support at Home
Available under the Support at Home program. Contact us or your coordinator to discuss eligibility and arranging a referral.
Concerned about falls?
Get in touch directly, or ask your care coordinator to refer you. We service South East Melbourne and are happy to answer questions first.
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