Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
Ageing and Physical Function
Ageing is associated with progressive decline in muscle strength (sarcopenia), balance, bone density, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. These changes increase fall risk, reduce independence, and significantly affect quality of life. However, much of this decline is preventable and reversible with appropriate exercise and physiotherapy — it is never too late to start.
Fall Prevention: A Public Health Priority
Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in adults over 65. In India, approximately 30% of community-dwelling elderly adults fall each year, and falling once doubles the risk of falling again. Hip fractures from falls are associated with significant mortality: up to 25–30% of elderly adults with hip fractures die within a year. Physiotherapy-based fall prevention programmes reduce fall rates by 23–40%.
Risk Factors for Falls
Muscle weakness (particularly in the legs), balance impairment, visual problems, polypharmacy (multiple medications), home hazards, and cognitive decline. We screen for all modifiable risk factors and address them.
Geriatric Physiotherapy Services
Strength Training
Resistance exercise reverses sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) at any age. Multiple studies in adults in their 80s and 90s demonstrate significant strength improvements from resistance training. Progressive lower limb strengthening is the most important fall prevention intervention.
Balance Training
Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) — a home-based fall prevention programme with strong evidence — reduces falls by 35%. We train patients in the OEP and provide tailored balance programmes.
Post-Fall Rehabilitation
After a fall (especially hip fracture), physiotherapy addresses the injury, the fear of falling (which leads to activity restriction and further deconditioning), and the underlying risk factors.
Home Visit Physiotherapy
For elderly patients who cannot easily travel to clinic, our home visit physiotherapy service brings expert care to your doorstep.
Geriatric Physiotherapy in Faridabad
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we help elderly patients maintain independence and mobility. Contact us to discuss home visit or clinic physiotherapy.