Fall PreventionActive referenceUnder clinical review

Fall Prevention Balance Program

Evidence-based balance + lower-body strength plan for adults at risk of falls.

Condition: Fall Risk (Adult Balance) · ICD-10 R29.6

Minutes / session

Weeks

Phases

Outcome measures

Under clinical review

At least one module, condition, or outcome record is not marked approved. Treat this page as educational reference material, not an individualized prescription.

Safety rules and escalation

Review these module-specific checks before considering any exercise phase.

Non-bypassable platform pain rules

Pain at or above 6/10 requires an exercise substitution.
Pain at or above 8/10 stops the workout and surfaces emergency-stop guidance.

Red-flag screening

Have you had a sudden collapse or blackout in the last 30 days?
Urgent Care · See a clinician for cardiac and neurological evaluation before training.

Clearance and monitoring checks

How worried are you about falling on a scale of 1-4?
Monitoring · Inform

Phases and exercise prescriptions

Phase 1 · T1

Foundations

4 weeks

Goals

Confidence with daily standing
Sit-to-stand x10 in 30s

Precautions

Always near a stable surface

Clock Taps (Simple)

Balance · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 2 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band 4-Way Ankle

Strength · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Foam Pad Balance (Double to Single Leg)

Balance · T1 · Intermediate

2 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Dorsiflexion

Strength · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Marching in Place

Balance · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 1 reps · 45 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Eversion (Peroneals)

Strength · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Single-Leg Balance on Foam

Balance · T1 · Intermediate

2 sets · 10 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Inversion

Strength · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Single-Leg Stand

Balance · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Plantarflexion

Strength · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Single-Leg Stand (Eyes Open)

Balance · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Banded Knee Extension (Seated)

Strength · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 2 · T2

Challenge Balance

4 weeks

Goals

Dynamic balance drills
Tandem walking 6m

Precautions

Use light support if needed

Clock Reaches

Balance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Eversion Walk

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Hip Airplane

Balance · T2 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 60 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Inversion Walk

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Hip Airplane (Assisted)

Balance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 5 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Resisted Hip IR/ER (Standing)

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Lateral Step-Down (Balance)

Balance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Banded Ankle Walks

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 20 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Pallof Press

Balance · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Box Squat

Strength · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 60 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Side Plank

Balance · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 20 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Cable Hip Abduction

Strength · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 3 · T3

Advance

4 weeks

Goals

Multi-tasking while moving
Stair confidence

Precautions

Ensure space is clear

BAPS Board Circles

Balance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 10 reps · 45 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Agility Ladder Drills

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 1 reps · 900 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Adductor Stretch (Butterfly)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 90 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Single-Leg Balance with Perturbation

Balance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Barbell Back Squat

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 180 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Alphabet (ABCs)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

3 sets · 1 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Barbell Deadlift (Conventional)

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 5 reps · 0 sec · 180 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Circles

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

3 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Barbell RDL

Strength · T3 · Intermediate

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 120 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Dorsiflexion Rock (Knee-to-Wall)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Box Step-Off to Stick Landing

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 90 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Pumps

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

3 sets · 30 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Bulgarian Split Squat (Rear Foot Elevated)

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 90 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Calf Stretch (Wall)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 40 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Outcome measures

These are the measures linked to this module's current public record.

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: End Of Phase
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Weekly Session Count

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Sessions completed in the last 7 days.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 0–14 sessions
Scoring direction: Higher Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: End Of Phase
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-reported exertion during a typical session.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 6–20 RPE
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Guide questions

What is the Fall Prevention Balance Program guide?

Evidence-based balance + lower-body strength plan for adults at risk of falls.

Is this an individualized treatment plan?

No. This page is a public educational reference. Individualized use belongs in the authenticated safety-screening and clinician workflow.

Does this module require medical clearance?

The current record does not mark medical clearance as universally required. Its L1 · Self-guided after screening safety rules and screening still apply.

Has this guide completed clinical review?

No. One or more of the module, condition, or listed outcome measures is not marked approved, so this page is labelled under clinical review.

How is this rehabilitation pathway organized?

The current record contains 3 phases, a typical session length of 30 minutes, and an overall duration of 12 weeks.