Standing Up To Falls
The Podiatrists at Samuel Gaffey Podiatry can play a role in reducing your risk of falls and your rehabilitation following a fall.
Falls are most common after the age of 65, after a hospital admission and at home.
Falls can result in minor and serious injuries.
Falls rarely occur as a result of a single cause and usually occur as a result of multiple risk factors, such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, medications, footwear, changes in balance, and cognitive and sensory impairment.
Our Podiatrists Sam and Catherine can help you, and assist in reducing the effect of these risk factors by:
• Monitoring foot health.
• Giving advice about footwear.
• Providing routine nail and skin care.
• The fitting of an orthotic insole.
• Basic exercises to improve foot health.
Make an appointment at Samuel Gaffey Podiatry and stand up to falls!