FaME Posted or Updated on 13 Oct 2025

FaME – Falls Management Exercise

FaME is a structured exercise programme that in clinical trials has been shown to prevent or reduce falls, reduce the fear of falling and increase habitual physical activity and fitness. It has efficacy in adults who live independently (not in a care or nursing home). The FaME programme is led by a Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) with specialist training for working with older people at risk of falling. They have the ability to tailor the structured exercises and progressions to suit an individual’s medical conditions and functional ability. They will do their own health and function assessment of the person on the first visit.

Who is FaME for?

FaME is ideal for older adults aged 65 or over who: are at risk of falling have a fear of falling have fallen but do not need medical investigations (patients who need further investigations should be referred to appropriate services/ GP)* are becoming concerned about their balance/stability or are more cautious towards activities they used to enjoy.

*Please note: Patients who have had recurrent falls in the last year should be referred to their GP first in order to rule out any medical causes for their falls.  They may then be able to book onto FaME following appropriate assessment and rehabilitation.