Falls Prevention in Wigston
Comprehensive home-based falls assessment and prevention in Wigston, using validated tools (FRAT, Berg Balance, Tinetti) and tailored exercise programmes.
Falls Prevention at home in Wigston
Wigston (LE18) is a busy suburb south of Leicester covering Wigston Magna, South Wigston and Wigston Fields. With a population of older homeowners and several care homes, Jay sees a high volume of post-op orthopaedic rehab, falls prevention and stroke work, often supporting discharge from Leicester Royal Infirmary or Leicester General.
In Wigston, patients are most often discharged from Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital. Local community services include Oadby & Wigston Community Therapy, LLR ICB Home First, and Jay is happy to coordinate where helpful.
About this service
One in three adults over 65 falls each year, and the consequences — fractured hips, head injuries, loss of confidence — can change everything. The good news is that falls are largely preventable, and home is the best place to do that work.
Jay carries out the same comprehensive falls assessment used in NHS community teams, including FRAT (Falls Risk Assessment Tool), Berg Balance Scale and Tinetti, then builds a tailored strength-and-balance programme around your home and your goals.
Your physiotherapist in Wigston
Jay Singh
Senior Physiotherapist serving Wigston
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy · HCPC PH104786
- 10+ years NHS experience — stroke, neuro, respiratory, MSK
- Phone: 07438 464257
- Email: jphysio2u@gmail.com
- Please mention Mobile Physiotherapist.co.uk when you call
What Jay treats
- Older adults who have already had a fall (any time in the last 12 months)
- Older adults who are afraid of falling and limiting their activity
- Reduced confidence on stairs or outdoors
- Lower-limb weakness after illness, hospitalisation or surgery
- Postural hypotension and dizziness contributing to falls
- People with Parkinson’s, stroke history or vestibular issues at higher fall risk
- Care home and supported living residents
How the first visit works
- Full falls history and medication review (in liaison with your GP if needed)
- Validated assessments: FRAT, Berg Balance, Tinetti, Timed Up & Go, 30-second Sit-to-Stand
- Home environment audit — rugs, lighting, stairs, bathroom, footwear
- Otago-style progressive strength and balance programme delivered in your home
- Family and carer education on safe transfers and bed/chair mobility
- Re-assessment every 6–8 weeks to demonstrate measurable progress
Wigston FAQs
I’ve only had one fall — is that enough to need physio?
Yes. Evidence is clear that any fall in the last year significantly increases the risk of another — and that’s the best moment to intervene.
Will you help me stop using my walking frame?
Sometimes that’s realistic, sometimes the safer goal is to use it more confidently. Jay is honest about what’s achievable and works to your priorities.
My elderly parent refuses to do exercises — can you help?
This is very common. Jay’s approach is to embed exercises into everyday tasks (kettle, kitchen, stairs) rather than ask people to do ‘sets and reps’.
Do you travel to Wigston and surrounding villages?
Yes — Jay covers all of Wigston including South Wigston, Wigston Magna, Wigston Fields, and the surrounding LE18 postcodes. Travel fees only apply for the most outlying villages and are confirmed on your free phone call.
My relative has just been discharged in Wigston. Can you start straight away?
Hospital-to-home transitions are core to Jay’s NHS background. Where capacity allows, a same-week visit in Wigston is usually possible. Get in touch directly to confirm.