{"id":3313,"date":"2026-05-18T10:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/?p=3313"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:11:26","slug":"fall-prevention-in-the-elderly-how-physiotherapy-helps-prevent-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/blog\/valpreventie-bij-ouderen-zo-helpt-fysiotherapie-om-vallen-te-voorkomen\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall prevention in the elderly: how physiotherapy helps prevent falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fall prevention (part of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/treatments\/geriatric-physiotherapy-in-tilburg\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/behandelingen\/geriatriefysiotherapie-in-tilburg\/\">geriatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/strong> treatment) focuses on preventing falls and increasing confidence in movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why fall prevention is important<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you get older, muscle strength, reaction time, and balance change. This increases the risk of falling. At the same time, a fall often has a greater impact than at a younger age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By training specifically, you can reduce these risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does physiotherapy do in fall prevention?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Physiotherapy helps with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>improving balance and stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>building muscle strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>training running skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increasing confidence in movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, we look at situations where the risk of falling is greater, such as turning, standing up, or walking on uneven surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical tips for home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to exercises, you can also do a lot yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove loose rugs or obstacles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wear sturdy shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take your time getting up and turning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure sufficient lighting in the house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Small adjustments often make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More confidence in movement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall prevention is not just about preventing a fall, but also about regaining confidence. By practicing and gaining insight into your own movements, you often start moving more confidently again. Curious how? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/treatments\/geriatric-physiotherapy-in-tilburg\/\">geriatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/strong> can help you? Then contact us. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/contact\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a><\/strong> join us.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fall can have major consequences, especially in later life. Not only physically, but also mentally. Many people become more cautious or even afraid to move after a fall. 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