Falls Prevention
How Exercise Physiology Helps Prevent Falls
Are you or a loved one concerned about falls? As we age, maintaining balance and preventing falls becomes crucial for preserving independence and quality of life. We want to ensure you continue doing the things you love in the comfort of your own home. At Agile Exercise Physiology, serving the Gold Coast and Northern NSW regions, our accredited exercise physiologists specialise in evidence-based falls prevention programs designed specifically for older adults.
Understanding Falls Risk and Fractures in Older Adults
- Falls represent a significant health concern for older Australians, with alarming statistics showing:
- One in three adults over 65 experiences a fall each year
- Falls account for 40% of injury-related hospital admissions
- 1 in 4 falls results in a fracture or serious injury requiring medical attention
- Hip fractures, one of the most serious fall-related injuries, affect over 28,000 Australians annually
- The average hospital stay for a fall-related injury is 10-15 days
- Hip fractures are the most serious falls related injury, with 25% of people suffering a hip fracture passing away within 12 months
Having a falls related incident can severely impact your overall health, well being and longevity.
However, there’s good news: many falls are preventable through targeted exercise programs designed by Exercise Physiologists.
How Exercise Physiology Helps Prevent Falls
At Agile Exercise Physiology, we understand the importance of you staying steady on your feet. Our approach focuses on :
1. Balance Enhancement
Our exercise physiologists conduct thorough assessments of both static and dynamic balance capabilities. We work on:
- Static Balance: Improving your ability to maintain stability while standing still
- Dynamic Balance: Enhancing your balance while moving and performing daily activities including: walking, reaching and turning
- Multi-tasking Balance: Developing the ability to maintain balance while performing cognitive tasks
- Environmental Adaptation: Learning to navigate different surfaces and environments safely with or without aids
2. Proprioception Training
Proprioception – your body’s awareness of its position in space – often declines with age. We help improve this through:
- Targeted exercises to enhance joint position awareness
- Activities that challenge spatial awareness
- Exercises to improve reaction time and coordination
- Specific training for lower limb proprioception. This ensures we don’t trip ourselves over!
3. Lower Limb Strength Development
Strong legs are not only essential for preventing falls but also for helping you get in and out of chairs, cars, beds and to keep you moving! Our exercise prescription includes:
- Progressive resistance training for all major leg muscle groups
- Functional exercises that mirror your daily activities
- Specific focus on ankle, knee, and hip stability
- Exercises to improve your reactive strength
Our Evidence-Based Approach to Falls Prevention
We’re committed to making exercise physiology services accessible across Northern NSW and the Gold Coast. Our mobile service eliminates travel barriers and ensures you receive professional care in an environment where you feel most comfortable.
Whether you’re in a bustling Gold Coast suburb or a quiet Northern Rivers town, we bring our expertise to you. Contact us today to discuss how we can support you aging actively and living a longer, more prosperous life at home.
Understanding Your Needs
At Agile Exercise Physiology we listen to you and understand your needs. We want to help you stay on your feet and for you to continue being your best!
- Complete balance and strength testing
- Review your medical history
- Discuss your daily activities and challenges
- Identify specific concerns about falling
- Set personal goals for your independence
Individualised Exercise Programs
Based on your assessment, goals and any areas of concern we develop personalised exercise programs that:
- Target your specific areas of weakness
- Focus on areas that matter to you
- Account for any existing health conditions
- Progress gradually to build confidence
- Include exercises you can perform at home
- Focus on functional movements relevant to daily life
What Makes Our Program Different?
- We focus on real life movements that YOU use every day
- We help make activities in your life easier and safer
- We make exercise enjoyable! We’re here to support you but we have fun doing it!
- We care about you and we want you to live your best life possible
How will Exercise Physiology help me?
- Feel more confident walking
- Worry less about falling
- Can do more activities independently
- Feel stronger and more stable on your feet
- Enjoy a better quality of life
- Continue to do the things you love
Frequently Asked Questions
We service locations within a 50km radius of Tweed Heads, covering most of the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region. Special arrangements can be made for locations outside this area.
We bring all necessary exercise equipment for your session. Our mobile setup includes resistance bands, weights, assessment tools, and specialised equipment as required for your specific program.
We understand that you may have a busy schedule and like routine. We are more than happy to arrange regular weekly or bi-weekly appointments at your preferred location and time slot.
Exercise Physiology Service Areas
At Agile Exercise Physiology, we bring professional exercise physiology services directly to you. Our mobile service covers an extensive region across Northern New South Wales and the Gold Coast, ensuring accessible healthcare in the comfort of your preferred location.
Gold Coast
- Coolangatta
- Currumbin
- Tugun
- Palm Beach
- Elanora
- Tallebudgera
- Burleigh
- Robina
- Varsity Lakes
- Mermaid Waters
- Reedy Creek
- Broadbeach
- Nerang
- Mudgeeraba
- Worongary
Tweed Region
- Tweed Heads
- Banora Point
- Terranora
- Kingscliff
- Casuarina
- Cudgen
- Pottsville
- Murwillumbah
- Terranora
- Fingal Head
- Chinderah
- Hastings Point
- Bogangar
- Bilambil
Northern Rivers
- Brunswick Heads
- Ocean Shores
- Mullumbimby
We want you moving well and feeling great!
Looking to improve your mobility, strength, and independence through exercise? Our Exercise Physiologists provide genuine support, care and guidance through personalised exercise programs that help you become the best you can be!
Our experienced Exercise Physiologists bring tailored exercise programs directly to your home. Perfect for managing chronic conditions, preventing falls, and maintaining independence. Sessions can be funded through your Home Care Package.
Get back to work safely and confidently with our specialised WorkCover exercise physiology services. Our experienced Exercise Physiologists provide targeted rehabilitation programs to help you recover from workplace injuries and return to your pre-injury duties.
Supporting our veterans’ health with specialised Exercise Physiology services. Our mobile service brings professional care directly to your home or in the gym, helping you maintain independence and improve quality of life.
Access expert Exercise Physiology through Medicare’s Chronic Disease Management Plan. If you have a chronic condition or complex health needs, your GP can refer you for up to 5 subsidised sessions per year.
Get back to doing what you love with our Exercise Physiology services. Most private health funds provide rebates for Exercise Physiology under ‘Extras’ cover – making it easier to access professional care for your health and fitness goals.
NDIS, Home Care Package, DVA, Workcover, Medicare and Private Exercise Physiology for the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
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