Falls / Vestibular

Falls and balance program

• Do you feel unsteady on your feet? 
• Have you had a fall, or do you have a fear of falling?
• Is nausea, vomiting and fatigue impacting your day-to-day activities and quality of life?

Forster Private Hospital's Falls and Balance Program offers a structured and personalised approach to help you overcome these life altering conditions.

Our experienced team of Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in partnership with your General Practitioner, can help improve your physical condition, and give you skills to get you back on your feet.

Inpatient Program structure

• Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist with Dietitian, Social Worker and Speech Pathology also available
• Holistic team approach to treatment and helping you restore your energy and confidence
• Daily therapy from all disciplines as indicated, 6 days a week (or as tolerated) - hydrotherapy also available
• Discharge planning into a safe and supportive environment and referral into the specialised falls and balance day program

Day Program structure

• One and a half to three hours of therapy (depending on circumstances)
• Exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, psychology, and hydrotherapy
• One to two days per week over six weeks (program length can be varied based on your progress)

How to access the Program

• Ask your General Practitioner or Specialist to refer you to our program. Eligibility and funding requests are arranged prior to admission
• Private health fund, DVA and WorkCover referrals are accepted
• If you have an excess or co-payment with your health insurance, you will be required to pay this at the time of admission  
• Self-funded patients will be required to pay at the time of admission  
• Please contact our day rehabilitation staff on 02 6555 1343 for further assistance