The Sunshine Coast's First Podiatry-Led Falls Risk Assessment Clinic
A new multidisciplinary approach to falls risk, balance andmovement. Led by podiatrists and supported by a network of allied health professionals on the Sunshine Coast.
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A More Complete Approach to Falls Risk and
Movement Confidence
Falls risk is rarely caused by one factor alone.
Changes in walking pattern, foot function, balance, strength, confidence and mobility can all play a role. Yet many falls pathways focus on only one part of the picture.
Our Falls Assessment Clinic has been developed to offer a more integrated approach, beginning with a podiatry-led assessment of gait, foot function and movement, then connecting patients into a broader coordinated care pathway where appropriate.
Gait
Walking pattern analysisHow you move is central to understanding your falls risk.Foot
Foot function assessmentFoot mechanics and footwear are often over looked factors in stability.Care
Coordinated care pathwayConnected to local allied health providers for whole-person support.
A Falls Clinic With A Difference
A podiatry-led clinic shaped by real patient need.
Through our work with patients on The Sunshine Coast and Brisbane over the last 40 years, we saw the importance that gait, foot function and movement can play in supporting stability.
This, combined with seeing a need from our patients for a more holistic and coordinated approach to balance, mobility and wellbeing as they age, led to us creating the first podiatry-led falls assessment clinic on the Sunshine Coast.
Built in Partnership With Local Providers
The Falls Assessment Clinic is being developed in collaboration with a network of local providers on the Sunshine Coast.
This model allows patients to access a more coordinated approach to care ,bringing together podiatry-led assessment with complementary services that support strength, balance, movement and confidence.
How the Falls Assessment Clinic Works
Assessment first. Then a coordinated pathway based on your needs.
Podiatry-led falls assessment
Gait, foot function and movement review
Identification of contributing factors
Coordinated care pathway
Ongoing support through the clinic network
Located in Our Newly Refurbished Maroochydore Clinic
A modern, purpose-designed space on the Sunshine Coast.
Falls Assessment Clinic FAQs
A falls risk assessment clinic is designed to identify factors that may increase your risk of falling.
This includes looking at how you walk, your balance, foot function, strength, confidence and overall movement.
Our clinic takes a podiatry-led approach, focusing on how your feet and walking pattern contribute to stability, while connecting you into a broader care pathway where needed.
Your assessment begins with a podiatrist who will:
-discuss your history, concerns and goals
-assess how you walk and move
-review foot function, footwear and mechanics
-identify factors that may be contributing to instability
From there, we guide you on the most appropriate next steps.
Not always.
Based on your assessment, we may recommend additional support if it is appropriate for you.
This could include other allied health or movement-based services within our clinic network.Any recommendations are tailored to your individual needs.
No referral is required.
You can register your interest directly and our team will guide you through the next steps when the clinic opens.
Not necessarily.
While falls risk often increases with age, changes in balance, movement or confidence can affect people at different stages of life.
If you’re concerned about your stability or walking, an assessment may still be beneficial.
You may benefit from an assessment if you:
-have had a fall or near fall
-feel unsteady when walking
-notice changes in your balance or confidence
-have foot pain or changes in walking pattern
-are becoming less active due to fear of falling
Even if you’re unsure, an assessment can help provide clarity.
Many falls programs focus primarily on strength or balance.
Our clinic starts with a podiatry-led assessment of gait and foot function, which are often overlooked contributors to falls risk.
We then connect you into a more coordinated care pathway where appropriate, rather than addressing just one aspect in isolation.
In some cases, they may form part of your management plan.
If foot function or mechanics are contributing to instability, orthotic support may be considered.
This is always based on your assessment and whether it is appropriate for you.
Assessment times can vary depending on your needs.
We allow enough time to understand your concerns, assess your movement and provide clear guidance on next steps.
The clinic will be based in our Maroochydore location on the Sunshine Coast.
You can register your interest now to be notified when appointments become available.
Take the First Step Toward More Confident Movement
Join the waitlist to access this podiatry-led Falls Assessment Clinic when it launches on the Sunshine Coast.
Podiatry-led assessment- Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
- No referral required
- 40+ years of clinical experience
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