Home-visit physiotherapy

Physiotherapy for older adults

Support with strength, balance and everyday mobility, at home or in a care home—including care adapted for people living with dementia.

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Visiting homes and care homes across South Birmingham and North Worcestershire. Check your postcode

Max kneeling beside an older patient seated in her armchair at home, pointing to numbered targets on the floor during a beanbag game.

Who we can help

For older adults who want to stay steady, active and as independent as possible, and for the families and care-home teams who support them. Many of our first conversations are with a son, daughter or carer.

People often get in touch when:

Someone feels less steady, or is worried about falling
A fall has knocked their confidence
Getting up from a chair, the bed or the floor has become harder
They are walking less, or feel weaker after an illness or a spell in hospital
The stairs, bath or shower have become difficult
Dementia is starting to affect how they move or manage day to day

What the first visit involves

The first visit is unhurried and shaped around the person:

A conversation with the person, and with family or care staff if they would like, about what has changed and what matters most
An assessment of strength, balance and walking, and of everyday movements such as standing up, turning and the stairs
A look at the home or room itself: chairs, bed height, walking aids and anything that could make a fall more likely
A clear plan with simple exercises, and practical advice on equipment or small changes around the home

If mobility is very limited

We can assess people with very limited mobility, including those who are bedbound. At the first assessment, we’ll discuss what physiotherapy may realistically help with and whether it is the right service for their needs.

If someone needs a lot of help to move, please talk to us before booking so we can understand their needs and plan the visit safely.

How treatment can help

Sessions build the strength, balance and confidence needed for everyday life, using a sturdy chair, the stairs and daily routines rather than gym equipment. Progress is made in small steps, at the person’s pace.

Because Max carries out every appointment, the person sees the same familiar face each time, and each visit builds on the last.

Care adapted for people living with dementia

Physiotherapy does not treat dementia itself, but it can help someone keep moving, stay as steady as possible and take part in the everyday activities they value. We work by:

Going at the person’s pace, with clear, simple explanations
Fitting sessions around familiar routines and surroundings
Adapting each session to their abilities and how they feel that day
Using meaningful movement and everyday activities, sometimes games that combine movement with thinking skills
Involving family and care-home staff, so practice can carry on between visits

Common questions

Can I arrange physiotherapy for a parent?

Yes. Many first conversations are with a son, daughter or other relative. We can talk through their needs with you, arrange visits and keep you updated.

Do you visit care homes?

Yes. We regularly see residents in care homes and coordinate directly with care-home staff, so arrangements are straightforward.

Can you help someone living with dementia?

Yes. Sessions are adapted to the person and to how they feel on the day, and we can show family or care staff simple ways to help between visits.

What if plans need to change?

Let us know as early as you can. Plans are adjusted around what is realistic and comfortable, and we ask for at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or rearrange an appointment.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us a little about the situation and we’ll help you decide on the next step.

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