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Falls prevention is a major focus for the team at Right at Home Allied Health. 

In 2019-20, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reported falls were the leading cause of hospitalised injury and injury death among older Australians aged 65+. Falls accounted for 77 per cent of all injury hospitalisations and 71 per cent of injury deaths in this age group alone.

In 2022-23, falls were the leading cause of hospitalisations due to injury in Australia, resulting in 238,055 hospitalisations, which accounted for 43.4 per cent of all injury hospitalisations.

At Right at Home Allied Health, we are committed to helping our clients assess their falls risk and establish early falls prevention plans to reduce injury risk across all adult age groups.

Why Falls Prevention Plans?

Reduce Injury Risks – Helps prevent fractures, head injuries, and other complications associated with falls.

Enhance Mobility and Stability – Focuses on improving balance, strength, and coordination.

Promote Safe Environments – Identifies hazards in homes and workplaces, improving safety.

Improve Quality of Life – Reducing fall incidents leads to greater confidence, mobility, and social engagement.

Common Strategies in Falls Prevention Plans

Strength and Balance Training – Exercises to improve core stability, leg strength, and coordination.

Environmental Modifications – Removing trip hazards, improving lighting, and installing railings whenever needed is essential both at home and in the office.

Regular Health Checks – Vision, hearing, and neurological assessments to rule out factors contributing to falls.

Exercise & Falls Prevention

Research shows that exercise, especially balance and strength training, significantly reduces falls risk. Incorporating a structured exercise routine tailored to your individual needs can significantly reduce falls risk, improve overall health, and support long-term mobility.

Key Age Milestones for Muscle Preservation:

  • 20s–30s: Focus on building muscle strength and endurance to create a strong foundation
  • 40s–50s: Maintain strength with resistance exercises
  • 60+: Prioritise functional movement, balance, and flexibility while continuing muscle-strengthening exercises to limit frailty

Best Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss:

  • Strength Training: Weightlifting, resistance bands, bodyweight exercises (squats, lunges, and push-ups)
  • Aerobic Exercise: Walking, cycling, swimming for cardiovascular health and endurance
  • Flexibility & Balance Work: Yoga and Pilates to improve mobility and stability
  • Protein and Nutrition Support: A diet rich in protein, vitamin D, and essential nutrients helps maintain muscle health

Right at Home Allied Health clinicians are dedicated to creating a Treatment Plan that’s just right for you. With regular exercise and proper nutrition and recovery, you can preserve muscle mass, prevent weakness, and maintain overall health and wellbeing. 

Right at Home Allied Health is dedicated to delivering quality, patient-centred care across Australia. Our allied health services comprise chiropractic, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, and speech pathology. We also provide remedial massage therapy, clinical nutrition, clinical naturopathy, and clinical Pilates. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by decoding health, happiness, and harmony. Discover, heal, and optimise your physical and emotional wellbeing with Right at Home Allied Health. Book a Discovery Session at your local clinic today. 

*Some services may not be available in all locations. Please contact your local office to learn more about their in-clinic and at-home allied health and wellbeing services.