Online physiotherapy services
Online Physiotherapy for Older Adults
Individual guidance for daily mobility, strength and activity, adapted to your health and assistance needs.
* No payment required for the first consultation.
Walking, getting up from a chair or managing stairs can become difficult for many different reasons. FitMe Physio offers online assessment and exercise guidance for older adults where remote care is suitable. Goals reflect the individual, their medical needs and the support available at home.
What does an older-adult physiotherapy assessment cover?
Your physiotherapist considers your day-to-day mobility, health conditions and the support available at home.
Discuss daily challenges
Explain difficulties with getting up, walking, stairs or managing usual activities, including any falls.
Review safe movement
Observe appropriate movement and discuss walking aids, fatigue and assistance needs.
Choose practical goals
Agree priorities for everyday function and whether online or in-person support is appropriate.
What can a mobility plan include?
Exercises reflect your abilities and medical needs. Reviews focus on everyday function and confidence rather than treating age as a diagnosis.
- Suitable strengthening and movement exercises, including supported options.
- Balance practice only when safe and with the assistance needed.
- Discussion of daily routines, fatigue and progress towards your chosen activities.
When is hands-on care or urgent help needed?
Repeated falls or changing balance need medical assessment and may require a falls service. Following a fall, seek emergency help if you cannot get up or may have injured your head, back, neck or hip. Significant transfer difficulties may make hands-on assessment more appropriate than video exercise.
Prepare a comfortable and supported session
Explain any hearing, vision, memory or technology needs when planning the consultation.
- Have medication information and existing care instructions available.
- Use a stable chair and a clear, well-lit area; keep prescribed walking aids nearby.
- Arrange suitable assistance when advised and avoid demonstrating movements that risk a fall.
Read more about our online physiotherapy assessment and treatment process and meet our physiotherapy team.
Older-adult mobility and rehabilitation guides
Explore conditions that may affect movement in later life. Support is tailored to the person, their health needs and their home situation.
Unable to find your specific condition?
Tell us about the daily activities you want to improve and any support you currently use. We can discuss whether video sessions or hands-on care are appropriate.
Questions about online physiotherapy for older adults
Can I join if I find standing difficult?
Explain this before the consultation. Discussion and some supported or seated assessment may be possible, but hands-on care may be needed for transfer or balance difficulties.
Can a family member help with the video call?
Yes, they may help with setup or communication. Physical support during exercises should follow professional advice rather than improvised lifting or transfers.
Will exercises prevent every fall?
No. Falls can involve medication, vision, health conditions and home hazards as well as strength or balance. A broader assessment may be necessary.
Is a gym needed for rehabilitation?
Many goals can be discussed using the space and support available at home. Equipment recommendations depend on your assessment and safety needs.
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Discuss Your Rehabilitation Plan
Book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms, movement goals and appropriate support with a physiotherapist. Introductory consultations and paid treatment sessions each last one hour.
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