Drs Paul and Tony are passionate about falls prevention. Both practitioners offer complimentary balance assessments for those aged 65 years and over.

Small Street Clinic has advanced, computerised posturography equipment for diagnostic testing of balance.

Our practitioners are trained to operate and interpret your balance testing results. This means that balance assessments are very sensitive and specific, so individualised recommendations can be made and changes in function can be monitored.

According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 28-35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year, increasing to 32-42% for those over 70 years of age.

Falls and consequent injuries are responsible for more than 50% of injury-related hospitalisations among people over 65, with hip fractures, brain injuries and upper limb injuries being the major causes of hospitalisation.

The Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society also highlights how quality of life can be impacted by a fear of falling.