Fall risk self-check for seniors
Twelve yes/no questions based on the risk factors physiotherapists screen for. You get an instant score, what it means, and a practical action plan you can start at home. Free, no sign-up, nothing stored. Built by Dr. Komal, MPT (Neuro), who does home visit physiotherapy in Hiranandani Estate, Thane.
Answer for yourself or a parent
0/12- History
Have you fallen (or nearly fallen) in the past 12 months?
- History
Do you feel afraid of falling when walking outside the flat?
- Balance
Do you need to hold furniture, walls or a person to walk around the house?
- Balance
Is it hard to stand on one leg for 5 seconds (holding support nearby)?
- Strength
Do you push on the armrests to get up from a chair?
- Strength
Do you avoid stairs, or take them one step at a time?
- Health
Do you take 4 or more medicines daily (or any sedative / BP medicine)?
- Health
Do you feel dizzy or light-headed when standing up quickly?
- Health
Do you have numbness, tingling or reduced feeling in your feet?
- Home
Are there loose rugs, wires or clutter on your walking paths?
- Home
Is your bathroom without grab bars or an anti-skid mat?
- Home
Do you walk to the bathroom at night without a switched-on light?
Questions about fall risk
- How accurate is an online fall risk self-check?
- It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. The questions mirror the risk factors physiotherapists screen for — fall history, balance, lower-limb strength, medication, sensation and home hazards. A moderate or high score means an in-person balance and gait assessment is worthwhile; it does not mean a fall is certain.
- What does a high fall risk score mean?
- It means two or more strong risk factors are present together, which is when fall rates climb sharply. The good news is that most of these factors — leg strength, balance reactions, footwear, lighting and bathroom safety — respond well to a structured 6–8 week physiotherapy programme done at home.
- Can physiotherapy actually prevent falls?
- Progressive balance and strength training is the single best-evidenced fall prevention measure for older adults. It works best when the exercises are challenging enough, practised at least 2–3 times a week, and combined with fixing home hazards.
- Do you assess falls at home in Thane?
- Yes. Dr. Komal, MPT (Neuro), does home visit balance and fall-risk assessments across Hiranandani Estate, Thane West and surrounding areas at ₹800 per session, including a walk-through of your own flat to spot hazards. Call +91 9101502059 to book.