Specialist Home Rehabilitation
Home Physio & OT for Elderly Rehabilitation and Mobility
Has your world become smaller? You don't have to accept this as "just getting old." Our specialist home physio for elderly patients combines physiotherapy and occupational therapy in dedicated home visits, helping older adults stop the decline and rebuild strength.
How We Help Older Adults
Strength Building
Reverse age-related muscle loss
Balance & Walking
Reduce falls, build confidence
Stair Practice
Safe techniques at home
Daily Living Skills
Washing, dressing, cooking
Home Safety
Equipment & adaptations
Understanding Age-Related Mobility Decline
Much of what we call ageing is actually deconditioning — a reversible loss of strength and fitness. After an illness, a hospital stay, or simply a period of reduced activity, muscles weaken surprisingly quickly. This muscle loss (known medically as sarcopenia) affects balance, walking speed, and the ability to perform everyday tasks like standing from a chair or climbing stairs.
The result is often a vicious cycle: reduced mobility leads to reduced confidence, which leads to less activity, which leads to further weakness. For families, it can be distressing to watch a parent or loved one gradually withdraw from the activities they once enjoyed.
The encouraging reality is that this cycle can be broken at any stage. Research consistently shows that targeted physiotherapy at home for elderly patients — even those in their 80s and 90s — can improve strength, balance, and independence. With the right support, older adults can regain abilities they thought were lost for good.
How Our Team Helps with Elderly Rehabilitation & Mobility at Home
By combining physiotherapy (movement and strength) with occupational therapy (daily living and home safety), we treat the whole person — not just the diagnosis.
Physiotherapy: Rebuilding Strength & Stability
Our physiotherapists focus on reversing muscle loss and rebuilding the physical stability needed to stay safely in your own home.
- Otago Strength & Balance Programme — This evidence-based exercise programme is designed specifically for older adults to improve balance and reduce the risk of falling.
- Functional Rehabilitation — Rather than generic gym exercises, we practise the exact movements you find difficult, such as standing from your chair, getting into bed safely, or managing the stairs.
- Gait Re-education — We address shuffling, uneven stepping, or hesitancy to improve walking speed and confidence, including helping with acceptance of walking aids.
- Floor Recovery Techniques — We teach you and your family specific techniques to get up safely from the floor if a fall does occur.
- Deconditioning Reversal — Targeted conditioning to combat the weakness that follows a hospital stay or period of inactivity.
Occupational Therapy: Home Safety & Daily Living
Staying mobile is not only about strong legs — it is about having a safe environment and the confidence to move within it. Our occupational therapists ensure your daily routine supports your independence.
- Home Safety Assessment — We identify hidden hazards like loose rugs, dim lighting, and cluttered walkways that knock confidence and increase fall risk. Small changes to your home environment can make a significant difference.
- Seating Assessment — Expert advice on chair height, cushioning, and prescription of riser-recliner chairs or specialist seating to make standing up safe and effortless.
- Daily Living Skills — Practical techniques and small aids to help you manage washing, dressing, and meal preparation independently, focusing on what matters most to you.
- Equipment & Adaptations — Recommendations for the right walking aids, grab rails, or bathroom equipment, keeping you safe without making your home feel like a hospital.
- Fatigue Management — We teach practical pacing strategies so you can conserve energy for the activities you value most, without exhaustion cutting your day short.
The "Whole Person" Approach: Physio + OT Together
Many families search for a physiotherapist for an elderly relative separately from an occupational therapist. We have found that treating both the body and the home environment together delivers faster improvements in independence and quality of life.
Our physiotherapy builds the engine — strength, balance, and mobility. Our occupational therapy clears the road — a safe home, the right equipment, and practical strategies for daily tasks. This combined approach is genuinely unusual; most private providers offer one discipline or the other, not both. For older adults wishing to remain in their own home, it makes a real difference.
Why Home-Based Therapy Works Best for Older Adults
You cannot learn to be safe in your own home by walking on a smooth, flat clinic floor. Real life involves thick carpets, narrow hallways, and garden steps.
By delivering physio for elderly at home, we see the real challenges you face. We assess the exact chair you struggle to stand from. We practise the specific route from bedroom to bathroom that causes anxiety. We identify whether that loose rug or dim hallway is contributing to fall risk.
This person-centred approach builds genuine confidence that translates immediately into daily life — because you have already mastered it in the environment that matters. Home visits also remove the barrier of travel, which is often the very thing preventing older adults from accessing the therapy they need.
Whether It's for You or Someone You Love
You might be researching home physio for elderly needs for yourself, wanting to stay active and independent. Or perhaps you are worried about a parent, spouse, or relative who has had a fall or is struggling with daily tasks. Either way, we can help.
Our Clinical Director, Naomi, personally answers most calls and can advise whether home physiotherapy and occupational therapy is right for your situation — with no obligation. If you are arranging care from a distance, we understand how stressful that can be, and we are happy to talk things through.
What to Expect from a Home Visit
Free phone consultation
Speak directly with Naomi, our Clinical Director. She will listen to your concerns, answer questions, and help you decide if home therapy is right for your situation.
First assessment visit
Your therapist visits your home, assesses mobility and daily living challenges, and creates a personalised rehabilitation plan with clear goals.
Regular sessions
Typically weekly visits of 45–60 minutes, building strength and confidence progressively. We work at your pace — there is no rushing.
Family communication
With consent, we keep family members updated on progress. If you are arranging care for a parent from a distance, we will ensure you know how things are going.
What Families Say About Our Elderly Care
Independent reviews from families we have helped. Read all our 5-star Google reviews.
"First class Occupational Health service provided to my 90 year old father-in-law. Rosie was thorough, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend."
Paul Grenville
Google Review
"I contacted Medella Home Physiotherapy to help my friend. Seema arrived and did her assessment of what was needed to get him mobile again. The standard of her care and professional, warm and friendly techniques is high. He gained confidence that had long left him. She is very inspirational and firm with her very calm manner. Can only recommend this Company to anyone. Very professional service."
Derek Birch
Google Review
"We had Seena help my 91 year old mum recover from a hip replacement operation last year. Seena was excellent at encouraging my mum to do all the appropriate exercises and getting her confidence back after her fall. We have been very pleased with the results. We have been using Seena on a weekly basis for 10 months as we see the benefit she is giving to my mum. She would not be as strong on her feet if we did not have Seena helping us. Thank you Seena."
Carole Richmond
Google Review
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Read Full StoryPricing
Home physiotherapy and occupational therapy for older adults from £60 per home visit. Your initial assessment is a comprehensive 60-90 minutes session at £120. No hidden costs.
£120
Initial Assessment
60-90 minutes
£60
30-min Follow-up
30 minutes
£90
45-min Follow-up
45 minutes
Meet Our Elderly Care Specialists
We do not use junior staff. Our team averages 19+ years of clinical experience. View all team profiles.
Naomi Patrick
Clinical Director & Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Julia Pervin
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Seena Thomas
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Sarah Grisenthwaite
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Rosie Watts
Senior Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Naomi Gibson
Senior Physiotherapist
PhysiotherapyFrequently Asked Questions
Is it too late to improve my mobility?
It is rarely too late. Research shows that physical abilities can be improved even in people aged 90 and above. While the goal may not be running a marathon, we can almost always improve stability, confidence, and the ability to perform daily activities safely. Speak to Naomi for honest advice on what is achievable in your situation.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. As a private service, you do not need a GP referral — you can contact us directly to book. However, we are happy to communicate with your GP or consultant to ensure a joined-up approach to your care.
Do you visit patients in care homes?
Yes. We provide rehabilitation and support to residents in care homes across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. We work alongside care home staff to deliver the dedicated, one-to-one therapy that busy staff may not have time for. Learn more about our care home service.
Will I be forced to do difficult gym exercises?
Not at all. We believe in functional rehabilitation. Your “exercises” might be practising standing up from your chair, walking to the front door, or stepping into the garden. Everything is tailored to your current ability and energy levels.
What's the difference between NHS physio and private home physio?
NHS community physiotherapy is excellent but often has long waiting lists and limited session numbers. Private home physiotherapy for elderly patients offers faster access, longer appointments, and continued support for as long as you need it. We work alongside the NHS — many of our therapists also hold NHS positions — and we can help coordinate your care.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide home visits across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. This includes Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury, Ringwood, and the surrounding towns and villages.
Take the First Step
If you are worried about your own mobility — or about a parent or loved one who is struggling — we are here to help. A free phone call with Naomi is the easiest way to find out whether home physiotherapy and occupational therapy could make a difference.