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Mobility & Healthy Ageing

Mobility and healthy ageing physiotherapy in Henley-on-Thames

Physiotherapy for midlife and later life to keep you strong, mobile and doing the things you enjoy — walking, travelling, gardening, grandchildren.
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About this service

Staying active as we get older is about far more than exercise. It is about getting out and about, managing the stairs, enjoying time with family and continuing to do things your own way.

Older adult physiotherapy at Balance focuses on the movements that matter in your day: walking, getting up from a chair, turning, reaching and carrying. Katherine takes time to understand what has changed, what you would like to improve, and builds a practical plan around you.

A woman and an older man walking briskly and chatting on a riverside path in a market town

Who it may help

  • People who feel less steady on their feet, or have had a fall or a near miss
  • Anyone noticing that walking, stairs or getting up from a chair have become harder
  • People who have become less active after illness, a hospital stay or a difficult winter
  • Those living with long-term conditions that affect strength or mobility
  • Adult children or carers looking for experienced support for a parent or relative

Common rehabilitation goals

  • Walking further, or with greater confidence
  • Getting up from a chair, bed or car more easily
  • Managing stairs and steps safely
  • Building leg strength and stamina
  • Feeling steadier when turning, reaching or on uneven ground
  • Continuing hobbies, outings and time with family

Goals are agreed together and depend on your individual circumstances; no particular outcome can be guaranteed.

Katherine's approach

How assessment and treatment work

  1. A conversation first

    We talk about your health, your home, your routine and what you would like to be able to do. Family members are welcome to join if you would find it helpful.

  2. A careful look at how you move

    Katherine may assess your walking, balance, strength and how you manage everyday movements, always at a pace that suits you.

  3. A plan that fits your life

    Exercises are chosen to match your goals and abilities, with clear written guidance so you can practise confidently between appointments.

What to expect

  • An unhurried first appointment of around an hour
  • Plain explanations, with time for your questions
  • A home exercise programme you can realistically follow
  • Regular reviews so the plan keeps pace with your progress

Your first appointment

  • Initial physiotherapy assessment

    60 minutes

    Fee confirmed before opening

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Who you'll see

Every appointment is with Katherine Sutherland, an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist.

  • Chartered Physiotherapist — Member of the CSP
  • HCPC registered — Regulated health professional
  • Senior clinical experience — Band 8a-level NHS practice
  • Neurological rehabilitation — Extensive specialist experience
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Questions

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Whether you are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we're here to talk through what physiotherapy could offer.

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