Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on enhancing physical health, mobility, and independence in older adults.
Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on enhancing physical health, mobility, and independence in older adults. As individuals age, they commonly face challenges such as decreased muscle strength, impaired balance, joint pain, and chronic conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis. This specialized physiotherapy aims to maintain or restore functional abilities and improve the overall quality of life for seniors.
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Common Conditions Treated:
– Falls and fall risk
– Balance disorders
– Osteoporosis and fragile bones
– Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
– Joint stiffness and degeneration
– Reduced mobility and muscle weakness
– Post-hospital deconditioning
– Parkinson’s disease and other age-related neurological conditions
– Post-fracture and post-surgery recovery
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Key Treatment Approaches:
– Balance and gait training to reduce risk of falls
– Strengthening exercises targeting major muscle groups
– Joint mobility and stretching routines
– Weight-bearing exercises to support bone health
– Training in use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, canes)
– Functional mobility retraining (e.g., sit-to-stand transitions, stair climbing)
– Breathing exercises for respiratory improvement
– Home safety assessments and fall prevention education
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Benefits of Geriatric Physiotherapy:
– Reduced risk of falls and fractures
– Improved balance and coordination
– Increased muscle strength and joint mobility
– Enhanced independence in daily activities
– Slowed progression of age-related physical decline
– Improved cognitive engagement through physical activity
– Support for safe aging in place
Geriatric physiotherapy empowers older adults to remain active, decrease dependence on others, and maintain a higher quality of life. It also equips caregivers with practical strategies to support their loved ones effectively.
Geriatric Physiotherapy
Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on enhancing physical health, mobility, and independence in older adults. As individuals age, they commonly face challenges such as decreased muscle strength, impaired balance, joint pain, and chronic conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis. This specialized physiotherapy aims to maintain or restore functional abilities and improve the overall quality of life for seniors.
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Common Conditions Treated:
– Falls and fall risk
– Balance disorders
– Osteoporosis and fragile bones
– Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
– Joint stiffness and degeneration
– Reduced mobility and muscle weakness
– Post-hospital deconditioning
– Parkinson’s disease and other age-related neurological conditions
– Post-fracture and post-surgery recovery
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Key Treatment Approaches:
– Balance and gait training to reduce risk of falls
– Strengthening exercises targeting major muscle groups
– Joint mobility and stretching routines
– Weight-bearing exercises to support bone health
– Training in use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, canes)
– Functional mobility retraining (e.g., sit-to-stand transitions, stair climbing)
– Breathing exercises for respiratory improvement
– Home safety assessments and fall prevention education
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Benefits of Geriatric Physiotherapy:
– Reduced risk of falls and fractures
– Improved balance and coordination
– Increased muscle strength and joint mobility
– Enhanced independence in daily activities
– Slowed progression of age-related physical decline
– Improved cognitive engagement through physical activity
– Support for safe aging in place
Geriatric physiotherapy empowers older adults to remain active, decrease dependence on others, and maintain a higher quality of life. It also equips caregivers with practical strategies to support their loved ones effectively.
Geriatric Physiotherapy
Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on enhancing physical health, mobility, and independence in older adults. As individuals age, they commonly face challenges such as decreased muscle strength, impaired balance, joint pain, and chronic conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis. This specialized physiotherapy aims to maintain or restore functional abilities and improve the overall quality of life for seniors.
—
Common Conditions Treated:
– Falls and fall risk
– Balance disorders
– Osteoporosis and fragile bones
– Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
– Joint stiffness and degeneration
– Reduced mobility and muscle weakness
– Post-hospital deconditioning
– Parkinson’s disease and other age-related neurological conditions
– Post-fracture and post-surgery recovery
—
Key Treatment Approaches:
– Balance and gait training to reduce risk of falls
– Strengthening exercises targeting major muscle groups
– Joint mobility and stretching routines
– Weight-bearing exercises to support bone health
– Training in use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, canes)
– Functional mobility retraining (e.g., sit-to-stand transitions, stair climbing)
– Breathing exercises for respiratory improvement
– Home safety assessments and fall prevention education
—
Benefits of Geriatric Physiotherapy:
– Reduced risk of falls and fractures
– Improved balance and coordination
– Increased muscle strength and joint mobility
– Enhanced independence in daily activities
– Slowed progression of age-related physical decline
– Improved cognitive engagement through physical activity
– Support for safe aging in place
Geriatric physiotherapy empowers older adults to remain active, decrease dependence on others, and maintain a higher quality of life. It also equips caregivers with practical strategies to support their loved ones effectively.
