1-to-1 Balance Assessment in Edinburgh
Balance can change over time, affecting how steady and confident you feel during everyday activities. Our 1-to-1 Balance Assessment provides a personalised assessment of your balance, strength, mobility and movement, helping identify areas where you may benefit from targeted exercise and support.
This 60-minute balance assessment is tailored to you, your goals and your current abilities.
What Is a Balance Assessment?
A balance assessment looks at how well you control your body while standing, walking and performing everyday movements. It can help identify areas of reduced balance, strength, mobility or coordination that may be affecting your confidence and independence.
Your assessment may include:
Balance and stability
Lower body strength
Mobility and flexibility
Coordination
Walking and movement patterns
Functional movement
Confidence with everyday activities
Tasks such as standing from a chair, stepping and changing direction
We'll also discuss your concerns, goals and any activities you would like to feel more confident doing.
What Are the Benefits of a Balance Assessment?
A personalised balance assessment can help you:
Understand your current balance and physical abilities
Identify areas of weakness or reduced stability
Improve confidence with movement
Identify appropriate balance and strength exercises
Improve strength, mobility and coordination
Learn how to exercise safely and progressively
Support your independence and ability to stay active
Take practical steps towards reducing your risk of falls
The assessment is individualised to you, with exercises and recommendations based on your current ability, needs and goals.
Your session includes:
A full 60-minute individual assessment
Assessment of balance, strength, mobility and movement
Discussion of your concerns and goals
Personalised exercise recommendations
Guidance on appropriate next steps
Advice about ongoing balance classes where appropriate
Session Details
60-Minute 1-to-1 Balance Assessment — £75
A 1-to-1 balance assessment may be suitable if you:
Feel unsteady or less confident on your feet
Want to improve your balance, strength and stability
Are concerned about falling
Find everyday movements more challenging
Want to maintain your mobility and independence
Would like personalised exercise guidance
What Happens After Your Balance Assessment?
Following your assessment, we'll discuss your results and practical ways to continue working on your balance, strength, mobility and confidence.
This may include recommendations for balance exercises, strength training or ongoing support, depending on your individual needs and goals.
Balance Classes and Ongoing Exercise
For those who would benefit from ongoing exercise and enjoy the motivation of a small group, our Balance Classesprovide a supportive environment to continue progressing.
Balance classes can include exercises designed to improve:
Balance and stability
Leg and core strength
Mobility
Coordination
Walking confidence
Functional movement
Exercises can be adapted to different abilities, making classes a positive and supportive way to maintain your physical health and confidence.
Balance Assessment
FAQs
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A 1-to-1 Balance Assessment is a personalised 60-minute session that looks at your balance, strength, mobility, coordination and functional movement. It helps identify areas that may be affecting your stability and confidence, and provides recommendations for appropriate exercises and next steps.
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A balance assessment can be suitable for anyone who wants to improve their balance, strength, mobility or confidence with movement. It can be particularly helpful if you feel unsteady, have concerns about falling, have noticed changes in your balance or want to maintain your independence as you get older
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During your 60-minute assessment, we'll discuss your concerns and goals before assessing areas such as balance, lower body strength, mobility, coordination and functional movement. We'll then discuss our findings and provide personalised recommendations based on your individual needs.
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A balance assessment can help identify factors such as reduced strength, mobility or stability that may contribute to difficulty with balance. By identifying these areas, we can recommend appropriate exercises and strategies to help you improve your strength, balance and confidence and support your ongoing mobility.
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Yes. Exercises can be adapted and progressed depending on your current strength, balance and confidence.
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and supportive, comfortable footwear. You may be asked to perform simple movements such as walking, standing from a chair and stepping, so please wear something you feel comfortable exercising in.
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£15 per class.
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£75
Book Your 1-to-1 Balance Assessment
Take the first step towards improving your balance, strength and confidence with a personalised 60-minute assessment.
1-to-1 Balance Assessment — 60 minutes — £75
Book your assessment today and find out how targeted exercise can help you move with greater confidence.