Geriatric Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Geriatric Physical Therapy

Geriatric physical therapy services designed to help older patients maintain or regain physical well being.

Treating such ailments as osteoporosis, arthritis, joint ailments, and recovery after knee or hip replacement operations.

Geriatric Physical Therapy Services can be summed up as health care support for the aging. Geriatric physical therapy was defined as a medical specialty in 1989 and covers a broad area of concerns regarding people as they continue the process of aging. Although it commonly focuses on older adults. Providing assistance and supporting elderly patients to maintain good levels of fitness is what our trained physical therapists do.

As people age, they tend to slow down. Chances of falling increase, with longer recovery times. This prolonged lack of activity further deteriorates the physical condition of the person, leading to a series of ailments. To reverse and restore the persons physical condition, physical therapy is required.

Conditions Treated

Among the conditions that we treated are:

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Alzheimer’s disease
Cancer
Joint replacement
Hip replacement

Our Geriatric Physical Therapy Services help elderly patients maintain their independence. Call Us!

Benefits of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Improve Strength
Increase Levels of Activity
Lower Blood Pressure
Decrease Blood Sugar Levels
Decrease the risk of falling
Improve bone Density
Decrease Pain Levels
Decrease Depression
Improve Sleeping habits
Improves Balance
Increased confidence

Geriatric Physical Therapy Method

Every patient is evaluated and a personalized activity and therapy plan is prepared. This patient is continuously monitored by the therapist and the plan may be modified as needed. Specialized equipment is used and patients workouts combine various machines to provide overall benefits. Goals of Geriatric Physical Therapy As described above, the ultimate goal of this form of therapy is to provide fitness and well being to the population over 65 years of age. A number of people require physical therapy after an accident, or in relation to a condition such as a stroke. Physical therapy is extremely useful for those patients. Improved balance, strength, mobility, and overall fitness usually is the end result.

Geriatric Physical Therapy

Geriatric Physical Therapy

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Our Geriatric Physical Therapy Services help elderly patients maintain their independence. Call Us!

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