What Should I Do if I’m Scared of Falling?
Fear of falling can persist even without injury and may lead to avoiding walking, stairs and social activities.
Make the environment safer without stopping movement
Address hazards, footwear and lighting, and use an appropriate walking aid if advised. Create enough safety to keep moving.
Rebuild confidence progressively
Supervised strength, balance and walking practice can provide graded exposure to movements that feel threatening.
Ask for help
Repeated falls, severe fear restricting daily life or uncertainty about why you are falling are good reasons to seek assessment.
A structured next step
The Strength & Balance Exercise Guide brings progressive strength, balance, mobility and falls-prevention exercise together in one structured resource. It is a £24.99 one-off digital purchase with immediate access.
This article provides general physiotherapy education and does not replace individual medical or physiotherapy assessment.
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