Falls are the leading cause of fracture and long-term disability in older adults, and most happen inside the home rather than outside it.
Remove loose rugs, add night lighting between the bed and bathroom, and install a grab bar next to the toilet and shower. These three changes alone cut risk dramatically.
Strength and balance training matters more than any equipment. Sit-to-stand practice, heel raises and supported single-leg standing rebuild the reflexes that catch a stumble.
If your parent has fallen twice in a year, request a physiotherapy balance assessment — it is far cheaper than treating a hip fracture.
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Our therapists visit homes across Karachi and treat at our Gulshan-e-Iqbal clinic.
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