Falls and Balance Program

Epworth Rehabilitation runs a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary Falls and Balance Clinic, accepting both inpatient and direct outpatient referrals.

This program aims to:

• Improve physical well-being
• Increase confidence, independence, especially with mobility and community access
• Minimise risk of falling and the consequences of falls in the at risk populations

The program involves physiotherapy and occupational therapy as well as psychology services, as required. The physiotherapy component involves individualised balance retraining, stretching and strengthening exercises, gait
re-education, improving endurance and prescription of gait aids as required.

The occupational therapy role addresses education and practice of safety strategies for completing activities of daily living. A home assessment, community access training and prescription of modifications and aids may also be covered.