In order to maintain Mrs Cloverdale’s mobility, muscle strength and confidence on her feet, she is referred for a physiotherapist consult.

The physiotherapist finds her Berg balance scale is 33/56. She has difficulty transferring, turning, reaching and balancing on one foot. The physio recommends some lower limb strengthening and gait exercises and some exercises to help rebuild her wasted quadriceps. Bowls is the only regular form of physical activity that Mrs Cloverdale participates in and her health care team would like to enable her to keep playing for as long as possible.  The physiotherapist also recommends that Mrs Cloverdale might try a Tai Chi class at the local community centre. The purchase of a walking stick is also recommended, so that Mrs Cloverdale can maintain her neighbourhood social activities.