ID Physio

04/12/2025

👉 Does the fear of falling make you stop moving?
It may feel like a way to keep yourself safe… but in reality, moving less actually increases the very risk you’re trying to avoid.

What happens when you reduce your activity because of fear?

🦵 Gradual loss of leg strength

⚖️ Reduced balance and coordination

🚶‍♂️ Slower, smaller, more unstable gait

🧠 Lower confidence and higher anxiety

🛏️ Avoiding daily tasks → loss of independence over time

The irony?
The more you protect yourself by saying “I won’t move so I don’t fall,” the more the body adapts to inactivity… and becomes less able to keep you safe.

The good news:
Fall risk decreases significantly with targeted strength, balance and gait-training exercises. Even a few minutes a day can rebuild confidence and control.

If this sounds like you, or someone in your family, I can help with a safe, progressive plan that matches your ability.

📩 Send me a message for personalised advice or an assessment.

25/11/2025

💦 Balance challenge with people in the community interested in falls prevention, presented by ID Physio
Foto: Paul Boyce

28/10/2025

🧠👣 Vestibular Health & Balance in Older Adults

Did you know that dizziness and balance problems are not just a normal part of aging?
Around 35% of adults over 40 and up to 80% of people over 80 experience vestibular dysfunction — issues with the inner ear balance system that can lead to:

✅ Frequent dizziness or light-headedness
✅ Unsteady walking
✅ Near-falls or falls
✅ Difficulty turning the head while walking
✅ Avoiding movement due to fear of losing balance

Many of these cases are due to vestibular hypofunction — the inner ear not communicating properly with the brain. The good news?
The vestibular system can be trained!

✨ When vestibular impairments are properly assessed and treated through specialised exercises, improvements can include:

🔹 Better postural stability
🔹 Improved gaze and movement control
🔹 Reduced dizziness and disorientation
🔹 Increased confidence in daily mobility
🔹 Lower fall risk

🟦 As a physiotherapist specialised in vestibular rehabilitation, I help older adults restore function through tailored, evidence-based treatment — often with life-changing results.

If you or a loved one struggles with dizziness or balance, don’t wait for a fall to happen. A thorough vestibular assessment can reveal what’s behind the symptoms and guide the right intervention.

📩 Send me a message — let’s get your balance back on track!

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Are you or a loved one struggling with balance, dizziness, or reduced mobility?

At ID Physio, I bring expert physiotherapy services directly to your home, helping you move confidently, regain strength, and stay independent.

💙 Community Physiotherapy
✔ Falls prevention & mobility training
✔ Strength and balance recovery after illness or surgery
✔ Gentle exercise programs adapted to your environment

💫 Vestibular Rehabilitation
✔ Reduce dizziness & vertigo
✔ Improve balance and stability
✔ Feel steady and safe again in daily life

🏠 Sessions available at home, in care homes, or online — designed around your comfort and needs.

💬 Book your initial consultation today and take the first step toward feeling steady again.

👉 Click Send Message to get started with ID Physio

18/10/2025

🌿 ID Physio – Bringing Physiotherapy to You 🌿

At ID Physio, I believe that recovery and better movement start where you feel most comfortable — in your own community.

Whether you’re managing pain, reduced mobility, balance issues, or neurological conditions, I offer personalised community physiotherapy sessions designed to help you stay active, independent, and confident.

💙 Community Physiotherapy Services

Falls prevention & balance training

Mobility and strength recovery after illness or injury

Post-surgery rehabilitation

Exercise programs tailored to your home environment

💫 Specialised Vestibular Services
If you experience dizziness, vertigo, or unsteadiness, you might be dealing with a vestibular condition. Through evidence-based vestibular rehabilitation, I can help you:

Reduce dizziness and visual blurring

Regain balance and confidence

Return to your daily activities safely

🏠 Sessions are available at home, in care homes, or online, depending on your needs.
💬 For more information or to book a free initial chat, send me a message or visit my website
www.idphysio.co.uk

Because every step — steady and confident — starts with the right support. 💪

28/09/2025

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22/09/2025

🌟 Did you know your balance could be signaling more than just a stumble? 🌟

For millions of people, dizziness, vertigo, or unsteady walking aren’t just minor annoyances—they could be signs of vestibular conditions. The vestibular system, located in your inner ear, plays a vital role in keeping you steady, oriented, and safe.

👣 Common signs of vestibular problems:

Feeling like the room is spinning or moving

Unexplained dizziness or lightheadedness

Difficulty walking straight or maintaining balance

Nausea or motion sensitivity

💡 Why it matters:
Ignoring these signs can increase your risk of falls, reduce confidence in daily activities, and affect your overall quality of life. Early assessment and tailored physiotherapy can make a real difference.

✨ What you can do:

Stay active and practice gentle balance exercises

Seek a vestibular physiotherapy assessment if symptoms persist

Make small environmental changes at home to prevent falls

Your balance is more than a physical ability—it’s your connection to the world around you. Let’s give it the attention it deserves!

If you experience any of these symptoms, comment dizzy below or send me a private message.

And share this message with your friends, they might need this kind of help!

19/09/2025

🔹 Balance Awareness Week – Why Falls Prevention Must Include Vestibular Health 🔹

Falls remain one of the greatest risks to independence in older adults. Research shows that vestibular disorders, such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), are a major but often under-recognised cause of falls in the elderly population.

👉 Many older adults with dizziness or imbalance are misattributed to “just ageing” when in fact treatable vestibular problems are present.
👉 Studies highlight that BPPV can increase fall risk by up to 12 times if left untreated.
👉 Evidence-based vestibular rehabilitation and timely treatment of BPPV can significantly reduce the frequency of falls, improve confidence in mobility, and enhance quality of life.

As physiotherapists, recognising vestibular causes of imbalance is essential in falls prevention strategies. Screening for dizziness, assessing positional vertigo, and providing targeted vestibular rehabilitation should be part of every falls prevention programme.

💡 Falls are not inevitable with ageing. They are often preventable with the right assessment and intervention.

This Balance Awareness Week, let’s bring more attention to the link between vestibular health and falls in older adults—because prevention begins with awareness.

19/09/2025

You don’t have to have head pain to have a migraine.

Vestibular migraine is a neurological condition that can cause:
– Dizziness or vertigo
– Imbalance or feeling “off”
– Brain fog or confusion
– Visual motion sensitivity
– Nausea
– Light/sound sensitivity
…even without a headache.

That’s why it’s often misdiagnosed—or completely missed.

While traditional migraines are typically defined by head pain, vestibular migraines are centered around the balance and sensory systems. Both are real. Both are disabling. And both deserve proper care.

Let’s clear up the confusion and help more people get the answers they need.

👉 Learn more at https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/