{"id":13796,"date":"2026-11-06T23:29:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T23:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/?page_id=13796"},"modified":"2026-11-06T23:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T23:29:35","slug":"fall-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/fall-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first 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fusion-builder-row-2 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.16;\">Fall prevention in Muttenz and Arlesheim<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><style>.trx .hd.mt,.trx .sp.mt{margin-top:64px}.trx .gr.nb{margin-bottom:0}.trx .cd.au{border-top-color:#a17a24}.trx .cd.au .tg{background:#faf3e3;color:#8a6a1f}.trx .bx{margin:28px 0 0;padding:18px 22px;background:#fff;border-left:3px solid #a17a24;border-radius:10px}.trx .bx strong{color:#33383e}.trx .lst{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:26px 30px;margin:0;columns:2 300px;column-gap:48px}.trx .fq{max-width:900px}.trx .fq details{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin-bottom:10px}.trx .fq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#33383e}.trx .fq details p{margin-top:10px}.trx .ft.mt{margin-top:48px}.trx .bt.ol{background:transparent!important;color:#980d2c!important;border-color:#980d2c!important}.trx .cd .d a{color:#980d2c;text-decoration:underline}<\/style>\n<div class=\"trx\"><a class=\"bk\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/physiotherapy-overview\/\">\u2190 All therapies<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sp\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"eb\">Fall prevention<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Steady on your feet \u2013 preventing falls in a targeted way<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tx ld\">Falls are among the most common causes of accidents in older age. In Switzerland, around one in four people aged 65 and over falls at least once a year. The good news: targeted balance, strength and reaction training can reduce the risk of falling considerably.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tx\">We assess your personal fall risk with standardised tests and train exactly what you need for a safe everyday life \u2013 in Muttenz with the <strong>Sensopro<\/strong>, in Arlesheim with the <strong>Dividat Senso<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bts\"><a class=\"bt\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/book-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"im\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4Balance_Muttenz_0129-1.jpg\" alt=\"Balance training on the Sensopro at 4 Balance Muttenz\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">How it works<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">How we prevent falls<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gr\" style=\"--mw:240px\">\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">1 \u00b7 Assessment<\/span><strong>Assessing fall risk<\/strong><span class=\"d\">A conversation about previous falls, fear of falling, medication, eyesight and living situation, plus tests such as the Timed Up and Go, sit-to-stand and balance tests \u2013 based on the StoppSturz recommendations.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">2 \u00b7 Balance<\/span><strong>Standing and walking steadily<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Targeted balance and functional exercises in standing \u2013 safely guided and progressively more challenging.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">3 \u00b7 Strength and reaction<\/span><strong>Reacting quickly<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Leg strength, step and reaction training so that you can catch yourself in time when you trip.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">4 \u00b7 Everyday life<\/span><strong>Safe at home<\/strong><span class=\"d\">A clear home programme and tips on footwear, lighting and trip hazards at home.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">Scientific evidence<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What studies on fall prevention show<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gr nb\" style=\"--mw:300px\">\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">Cochrane Review<\/span><strong>Exercise reduces falls<\/strong><span class=\"d\">An analysis of 108 studies with over 23,000 participants shows that exercise reduces the number of falls by around 23%. Balance and functional exercises reduce them by 24%, and combined with strength training by around 34%.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">Professionally guided<\/span><strong>Greater effect with physiotherapy<\/strong><span class=\"d\">The effect was greater when training was guided by health professionals \u2013 usually physiotherapists.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">Step training<\/span><strong>Falls roughly halved<\/strong><span class=\"d\">In an analysis of 7 studies, step and reaction training reduced falls by around half and improved reaction time, gait and balance.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">Body and mind<\/span><strong>Motor-cognitive training<\/strong><span class=\"d\">In a Swiss study with the Dividat Senso, walking speed, step reaction time and attention improved \u2013 important factors for fall risk.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tx bx\" style=\"margin:28px 0 0\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> Regularity is key. International guidelines recommend progressive balance and strength training at least three times a week for at least 12 weeks \u2013 and keeping it up afterwards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">Our equipment<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Targeted training at both locations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gr\" style=\"--mw:300px\">\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">Muttenz \u00b7 Sensopro<\/span><strong>Balance on swinging straps<\/strong><span class=\"d\">On two springy, freely swinging straps you train balance, coordination and leg strength in a safe frame. Handles provide security and the difficulty can be increased step by step \u2013 from your first steady stance to demanding exercises.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">Arlesheim \u00b7 Dividat Senso<\/span><strong>Training steps and reaction through play<\/strong><span class=\"d\">A sensor plate with a screen: stepping, weight-shifting and reaction tasks train balance and thinking at the same time. The software continuously adapts the difficulty. In Arlesheim from the opening in January 2027.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">Indications<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Who is fall prevention useful for?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ck lst\">\n<li>People aged 65+ who feel unsteady when walking or standing<\/li>\n<li>After a fall or with fear of falling<\/li>\n<li>After hip or knee surgery and fractures<\/li>\n<li>With osteoporosis<\/li>\n<li>With Parkinson&#8217;s, multiple sclerosis or after a stroke<\/li>\n<li>With dizziness or unsteady gait<\/li>\n<li>For prevention in active older adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">FAQ<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Frequently asked questions about fall prevention<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fq\">\n<details>\n<summary>Who pays for fall prevention?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">With a doctor&#8217;s prescription, basic health insurance covers the physiotherapy. Afterwards you can continue training with a <a href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/training-memberships\/\">training membership<\/a> or in a <a href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/training-groups\/\">training group<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>I have never fallen \u2013 is it still worthwhile?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">Yes. Training works preventively, and in the studies people benefited regardless of whether they already had an increased risk of falling.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What is StoppSturz?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">StoppSturz is the programme of the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) that helps professionals in Switzerland recognise, assess and reduce fall risks in people aged 65+ \u2013 including a checklist for trip hazards at home. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfu.ch\/stoppsturz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bfu.ch\/stoppsturz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I also practise at home?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">Yes, you receive a home programme. If you cannot get around, we can also treat you at home with a prescription \u2013 more about <a href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/home-visits\/\">Home visits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What should I do after a fall?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">Have the fall checked by a doctor, especially if you have pain or dizziness or do not know why you fell. Take fear of falling seriously too \u2013 targeted training restores confidence.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tx ft mt\">Sources: Sherrington C et al., Cochrane Review 2019 \/ Br J Sports Med 2020 (exercise for fall prevention) \u00b7 Okubo Y et al., Br J Sports Med 2017 (step training) \u00b7 Altorfer P et al., Front Aging Neurosci 2021 (Dividat Senso) \u00b7 Montero-Odasso M et al., Age Ageing 2022 (World Guidelines for Falls Prevention) \u00b7 BFU, StoppSturz<\/p>\n<div class=\"bd\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 420px\">\n<p class=\"bt1\">Steady on your feet?<\/p>\n<p class=\"bt2\">We test your balance and train in a targeted way \u2013 in Muttenz and Arlesheim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bts\" style=\"margin:0\"><a class=\"bt wht\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/book-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><a class=\"bt gh\" href=\"tel:+41614612827\">061 461 28 27<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13796","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13796"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13800,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13796\/revisions\/13800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}