from falling vs after falling

Examples:

• He caught her just in time to save her from falling.
• The railing prevented the child from falling off the balcony.
• She wore a safety harness to protect herself from falling during the climb.
• The safety net was there to catch the acrobat from falling.
• The grip on the rock saved him from falling down the cliff.

Alternatives:

• to prevent falling
• to avoid falling
• to protect from falling
• to stop from falling
• to rescue from falling

Examples:

• He stood up after falling on the slippery floor.
• She learned her lesson after falling off the bike.
• The rescue team arrived after the hiker fell down the ravine.
• The doctor examined him after he fell from the ladder.
• The repairs were done after the tree fell on the house.

Alternatives:

• following the fall
• subsequent to falling
• post-fall
• in the aftermath of falling
• once fallen