There can be multifactorial reasons for some one falling. Common causes can be;

• Chronic Health Conditions
• Impairments of vision
• Conditions that affect balance
• Poor muscle strength
• Not eating and drinking regularly
• Not taking or reacting to medication.

Let’s consider what we can do to help prevent accidental falling at home! Here are some tips

• Try not to have mats on your floors at home. If you really want to keep a mat, then make sure it is the non-slip kind.
• Make sure items are easily reached and if something is out of reach then ask for help
• Make sure areas are free of clutter so you don’t trip over
• Make sure any spillages are mopped up, avoid wet floors.
• Get up from your bed or chair slowly and avoid sudden turning
• Scan ahead when you walk so your brain and body has chance to react to an obstacle.
• Consider having rails or aids and adaptions if you are finding certain activities in the home difficult
• Keep up with regular Health checks and discuss with your GP or appropriate health professional any concerns
• Have regular vision checks
• Keep fit and active
• Make sure you wear sensible shoes
• Pain management - Do not rush and allow plenty of time to get to the toilet. If you suffer with incontinence, wearing pads can help.

Remember: Prevention is better than Cure. 

It is important to spend some quality time helping yourself, friends, family and colleagues to ensure we help to prevent falls and therefore increase well-being. If however, you do find yourself having to deal with the after-effects of a fall, Community Physio Ltd. can help with your speedy and full recovery.