Physiotherapy for Older Adults

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Physiotherapy for Older Adults

At London Harley Street Practice, our physiotherapy service provides personalised care for older adults experiencing reduced mobility, balance difficulties, recurrent falls, joint or muscle pain, or changes in physical function. We also support rehabilitation for people living with neurological and age-related conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and dementia.

Comprehensive Assessment

Every programme begins with a thorough assessment of your movement, strength, balance, mobility and functional ability. Your physiotherapist will discuss your concerns and goals before developing a personalised treatment and rehabilitation plan suited to your needs.

Personalised Treatment

Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, mobility and balance training, stretching and strengthening. Where appropriate, treatment can also incorporate techniques to help manage pain and improve movement.

Strength, Balance and Mobility

Our rehabilitation programmes are designed to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and mobility. Exercises are carefully selected to support safer movement and help you remain active and independent in everyday life.

Walking and Gait Rehabilitation

We can provide guidance on walking technique and the safe use of mobility aids, including walking frames and sticks. Rehabilitation may focus on improving balance, coordination, confidence and walking ability following illness, injury or surgery.

Functional Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy can help improve the ability to manage everyday activities such as getting up from a chair, standing, walking, using stairs and moving safely between different positions. We can also provide practical advice on movement and posture to support greater confidence and independence.

Building Confidence and Independence

Maintaining confidence with movement is an important part of rehabilitation. Through personalised exercises, guidance and encouragement, we aim to help you feel safer and more confident in your daily activities and maintain as much independence as possible.

Collaborative Care

Where appropriate, physiotherapy can form part of a wider programme of care. With your consent, we can work alongside other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment to support a coordinated approach to your rehabilitation.

Education and Self-Management

We provide clear advice and practical strategies to help you understand your condition and manage your physical health between appointments. This may include home exercises, mobility advice, falls prevention strategies and guidance on maintaining strength and function.

Contact Us

Send us your request for an appointment or simply phone us up directly to book your appointment on 0207 127 6563.

FAQs

  • Our service is lead by Mrs Dhwani Shah, who has over 20 years of combined experience across both the NHS and private sector,. She brings deep expertise, genuine compassion, and a strong commitment to personalised care.

    Our dedicated team consists of highly skilled, HCPC-registered physiotherapists, all of whom are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Every therapist is DBS-checked and fully insured with professional liability cover—giving you peace of mind that you’re in safe, trusted hands.

  • Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that helps people restore movement, strength and function following injury, illness, surgery or conditions affecting the muscles, joints, nerves and movement system. Treatment is tailored to each patient and may include hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, movement and mobility work, rehabilitation programmes and advice on managing pain and preventing further problems.

    Physiotherapy can help with a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, sports injuries, joint problems, muscle strains, post-surgical recovery, neurological conditions and mobility difficulties. The aim is not only to relieve symptoms, but also to improve movement, build strength and support a return to normal daily activities.

  • Physiotherapy can help with a wide range of problems affecting movement and function, including back and neck pain, sports injuries, muscle strains, joint conditions, arthritis, mobility problems and recovery following surgery. It can also support rehabilitation for neurological and other long-term conditions.

  • Your physiotherapist will begin with an assessment of your symptoms, movement, strength and function. They will discuss your goals and develop a personalised treatment plan. Treatment may include hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation and practical advice.

  • No. You can usually book a private physiotherapy appointment directly without a GP or consultant referral. If your physiotherapist identifies a problem that requires further medical assessment, they can advise you accordingly. They can also naturally liaise with our own dedicated medical team to discuss this further with you.

  • This depends on your condition, its severity and your individual goals. Some problems may improve after a small number of sessions, while more complex or long-standing conditions may require a longer rehabilitation programme. Your physiotherapist will discuss this with you following your initial assessment.

  • Yes. Physiotherapy can help manage persistent pain by addressing movement, strength, flexibility and physical function. A personalised programme can help you become more confident with movement and improve your ability to carry out everyday activities.

  • Yes. Physiotherapy can play an important role in recovery following many types of surgery. Rehabilitation may focus on restoring movement, strength, balance and function, while helping you progress safely towards your normal activities.

  • Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows the affected area to be examined and moved is recommended. For lower-limb or sports-related problems, shorts or comfortable sportswear may be particularly useful.

  • Some treatments or exercises may cause mild temporary discomfort, particularly when working with a painful or restricted area, but treatment should be appropriate to your condition and tolerance. Your physiotherapist will discuss this with you and adapt treatment as necessary.

  • Yes. Physiotherapy can help improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility and confidence with movement. This can be particularly beneficial for people recovering from illness or injury or experiencing age-related changes in mobility.

  • Your physiotherapist may recommend exercises or activities to continue between appointments. Following your personalised programme can support recovery and help maintain improvements made during treatment.

  • Yes we do provide such a service. Experience personalised physiotherapy care in the comfort of your own home. Book a session via the appointments box above.

    Home visits are limited to London and are at the discretion of the visiting physiotherapist.

    Please phone us to confirm your booking.

  • Initial consultation costs £125 and will be 60 minutes in duration.

    Follow up consultations can be either 45 minutes for £95 and 30 minutes for £80.

    We also offer a block booking follow up approach with a discount of the following percentages:

    • 3-5 sessions at 10% discount

    • 6-10 sessions at 15% discount.

    So for example if you booked 4 sessions (30 minutes each), the total without discount = 4 x £80 = £320, plus the 10% discount, the total payable is £320 - £32 = £288

  • Yes but this will need to be agreed with by your health insurance company and a guarantee of payment sent to us prior to any treatment or booking.