Older Adult Balance Rehabilitation in Kolkata

Overview

Older adults who feel unsteady or have difficulty walking can arrange an assessment at our Kalighat or Maniktala clinic. We explore movement goals and suitable strength and balance rehabilitation. Home visits are not available.

What we assess before treatment

1. Falls or near-falls, walking difficulties and activities that feel unsafe.
2. Strength, transfers and balance, using support where needed.
3. Relevant health conditions, medicines and dizziness that may need medical review.
4. The support needed to attend the clinic and practise safely between visits.

Your rehabilitation plan

Falls can have several contributing factors, including movement, vision, medicines and medical conditions. Physiotherapy addresses suitable movement-related needs but does not replace a medical assessment of unexplained falls or fainting.

Care may work towards standing from a chair, walking more confidently or managing everyday tasks. Exercises are adapted to ability and progressed with supervision. A relative or caregiver may join the discussion with the patient's agreement. No programme can guarantee that a fall will never happen.

Reasons to arrange an assessment

• Reduced confidence when walking or changing direction.
• Difficulty rising from a chair or managing steps.
• Reduced strength after a period of inactivity or illness.
• Falls or near-falls after any urgent medical concerns have been assessed.

Between appointments

• Practise only the activities agreed for your ability, with appropriate support.
• Use secure footwear and reduce trip hazards where possible.
• Do not attempt unsupported balance challenges if you feel unsafe.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist about possible medicine-related dizziness; do not stop medicines yourself.

Related conditions

• Vertigo (BPPV)
• Hip pain
• Neuro physiotherapy and stroke rehab

Frequently Asked Questions