Geriatric Rehabilitation

What is Geriatric Rehabilitation?

Geriatric rehabilitation is evidence-based physiotherapy for older adults — helping maintain strength, balance, and independence, and reducing the risk of falls and frailty.

What the Research Says

Falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence in older adults; multidirectional rehabilitation focused on balance and strength can reduce fall risk by up to 50%.

Home-based strength and balance exercise programmes are effective and safe even for adults aged 80 and above.

Physiotherapy after a fall — including in the emergency department — helps reduce fear of falling, which itself is linked to further falls and reduced activity.

Technology-based balance and fall-prevention programmes are increasingly used to make geriatric rehab more engaging and consistent.

Bottom line: targeted strength and balance rehabilitation is one of the most effective ways to prevent falls and preserve independence in older age.

How We Use It & Who It's For

Fall prevention & balance training – reducing risk and fear of falling

Post-fall & post-fracture recovery – regaining strength and confidence

Frailty & general deconditioning – rebuilding strength for daily activities

Mobility support – walking, transfers, and safe independent movement

Typical plan: functional assessment, individualised strength & balance programme, home exercise guidance, and regular review.

Is It Safe?

Yes, when guided by a trained physiotherapist. Programmes are paced to each person's health status and mobility level, and closely supervised to build strength and confidence without added risk.

Book a Consultation

Call/WhatsApp 0346 8078687 or book online at astrophysiocare.com