Online physiotherapy for balance and fall prevention
Falls are one of the main reasons older adults lose their independence, and many falls can be prevented. Balance and leg strength respond to training at any age. Online sessions bring that training into the home, where most falls happen, with a physiotherapist watching closely and family able to join from wherever they live. Sessions available in English, Telugu, and Hindi, and you can ask for a female or male physiotherapist.
Written by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, MPT, licensed in the US and UK. 20 years of clinical experience.
Why online physiotherapy works for balance and fall prevention
Most falls happen at home. Your physiotherapist sees the actual bathroom, stairs, lighting and loose rugs, and suggests changes
Balance and strength training works best when it is regular and continues over months, which is easier without travel
Many older adults find going out tiring or unsafe. Sessions at home remove that barrier
Sons and daughters in other cities or abroad can join sessions, receive progress updates and give feedback
What we assess via video
What treatment includes
How an online session works
Set up your space
Position your phone or laptop so your physiotherapist can see you move. You need about 2 metres of space.
Live assessment and treatment
Your physiotherapist watches your movement, corrects your form, and guides you through exercises in real time. Each session is 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Progress and adjust
Your physiotherapist tracks your improvement each session and adjusts exercises as you get stronger. You also receive exercises to practice between sessions.
What you need at home
What a typical course looks like
Assessment, a home safety review and a safe starting routine, mostly seated or holding support.
Gradually harder balance and strength exercises, walking practice and getting up from the floor.
A routine your parent can keep up independently, and a plan for the family to support it.
This is a typical outline, not a fixed schedule. Your physiotherapist adjusts it to your progress and your doctor's advice.
Not sure where you stand? Take our free fall risk self-check. It takes about three minutes.
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Online treatment cost
Treatment is through our Geriatric package: 30 sessions at ₹14,400 (online). Each session is 45 minutes to 1 hour, recommended daily on consecutive days. Most patients see significant improvement within the package.
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Chat With Us on WhatsAppWhen in-person care is better
After a fall, seek medical care first for a head injury, new confusion, being unable to stand or put weight on a leg, severe pain, or any head knock in someone taking blood thinners. Sudden dizziness, weakness on one side, slurred speech or fainting also need a doctor urgently. If someone cannot stand even with help, start with home visits or in-person care.
Frequently asked questions
Is balance training at home safe for an elderly person?
Can balance really improve at 75 or 80?
My parents live in another city. Can I arrange this for them?
What if my parent is not comfortable with technology?
Arranging this for a parent?
Many of our patients are older adults whose sons and daughters live in other cities or abroad. You can book on WhatsApp from anywhere, join sessions by video and receive progress updates.
How it works for familiesRelated online treatment
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Written by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, MPT. Licensed to practice in the US (NY state) and UK (HCPC).
20 years of clinical experience. About Dr. Rajendra
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