Physiotherapy

Behavioural/Medical Conditions

(difficult to modify) 

Physical Problems 

(modifiable with proper rehabilitation) 

Behaviour:

• Overestimating one's ability
• Low safety awareness

• Need to walk on stairs or steps
• Lack of appropriate adaptations (e.g. rails in the toilet, stair rails)
• Poor lighting, glare, shadows
• Tripping hazards (e.g. rugs)
• Inappropriate use of or refusal to use assistive device
• Unsuitable clothing or footwear

Medicinal side effects:

• Feeling dizzy, prone to fall
• Lethargic
• Less alert
• Slow or unstable movement

Balance Problems

• Proprioception impairment
• Vestibular problems
• Inappropriate walking aids
• Joint pain & deformities will also affect balance

Other medical conditions:

• Visual impairment
• Dizziness- vestibular dysfunction
• Incontinence
• Comorbidities (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s, cancer)