Falling is a major risk for people over 65. Many fall accidents cause injuries. A fall accident has a major impact on the self-reliance and on the quality of life of the elderly. To prevent this, Boerrigter Physical Therapy will offer a fall prevention program for people over 65 under the professional guidance of physical therapists. The program will start in oktober of 2024.

The target audience

Our program focuses on people over 65 living at home with an increased risk of falling, who are still able to walk for 15 minutes without a walking aid. If you are unable to do this, we recommend individual physical therapy sessions.

Take the fall risk test

Find out whether you have a low, moderate or high risk of falling by taking the online fall risk test (see link below). If the outcome shows a high risk of falling, you can contact us and partake in a free fall-preventing exercise course.

https://www.testjevalrisico.nl

What is the purpose of our fall prevention program?

The goal is to prevent fall accidents among people over 65 that live at home. We teach them to recognize falling hazards, reduce the fear of falling and improve the activity level and equilibrium.

How does the program work?

Mobility disorders (disorders in balance, walking and muscle strength) are the most important predictive factors for falls of elderly people living at home. With our fall prevention program, we offer group exercise therapy in which the components above are trained. With this training, consisting of an obstacle course, game forms and fall training, falling can be effectively prevented. The program has a duration of 10 weeks (1x session per week) and is offered free of charge. 

When do we start?

Recently a third group of participants has started 'Vallen Verleden Tijd'. With enough registrations, a fourth group of 8 to 10 people will start in November 2025. More information about the start of the third group will follow after you register.

This is a collaboration with B-Fysic Physical Therapy Gestel.

Do you have any questions of want to apply?

Call or email us.

https://www.boerrigterfysiotherapie.nl/contact

Below you can find video's with more information about the importance of fall prevention.