Fall prevention
Fall prevention training in Ottawa
Falling is the fear almost everyone over 65 carries and almost nobody says out loud. It is also one of the most trainable risks there is — balance responds quickly, and it responds at any age.
Try this at your kitchen counter
Ten seconds, right now. Stand next to the counter, close enough to grab it. Lift one foot just off the floor. Count.
10 seconds or more
You’re in good shape. Do it while the kettle boils and keep it that way.
Under 10 seconds
That’s the one worth working on — and it comes back quickly, usually inside a month.
Under 5, or you needed the counter
Worth taking seriously. Not a catastrophe. Just don’t leave it.
Try both legs. A large difference between sides matters as much as the number itself.
What we actually train
- Standing up. The 30-second sit-to-stand is the clearest single predictor we have, and it improves fast.
- Single-leg stability, progressively, and always beside something solid.
- Walking gait — foot clearance and stride, which is where most trips actually begin.
- Getting up off the floor. A fall is far less dangerous if you can get up afterwards. Most people have not tried in years.
- Reacting. Controlled step-and-catch work, so a stumble stays a stumble.
What twelve weeks looks like
One client’s real numbers, first assessment against her twelve-week reassessment.
| Measure | 14 Mar | 6 Jun | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-second sit-to-stand | 8 | 19 | +11 reps |
| Single-leg stand, left | 3.2 s | 11.4 s | +8.2 s |
| Single-leg stand, right | 4.8 s | 14.0 s | +9.2 s |
| Timed up-and-go | 22.4 s | 13.1 s | −9.3 s |
| Getting up off the floor | Assisted | Unassisted | ✓ |
Sample report shown with permission. Replace with a real client’s figures before launch.
Find out where you actually stand.
One hour, free, at your home or online. Six measurements and a written report you keep — whether or not you train with us.