What is Geriatric Physiotherapy?
Geriatric Physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that deals with managing physical problems in elderly people. It mainly focuses on people in the process of ageing. As people age, they tend to lose flexibility, strength and often their balance. Loss of these functions could lead to serious conditions or injuries. Geriatric physiotherapy helps aged people in improving physical balance, strength, build confidence and keep them active.
HOW IT WORKS?
- At APEX Physiotherapy, Baner we work with senior citizens and design exercise programs specific to their condition upon thorough assessment to treat and prevent joint problems, balance disorders, falls, reduced strength and obesity.
- This reduces the risk of injuries and helps them get back their independence, making their daily tasks easier with a renewed sense of confidence.
- Even General Fitness programs are designed for those who wish to stay active, be stronger and prevent aging related conditions.
- At our physiotherapy clinic we make our senior patients very comfortable
and give them a feel like home.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Elderly people suffer from a wide range of medical conditions and these may include:
Falls
Fractures
Osteoporosis
General weakness and reduced ability to do normal tasks
Stroke and Parkinson’s disease
Dementia and frailty
Osteoarthritis
Cardiac Conditions
BENEFITS OF GERIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY
- To help restore and improve functionality
- Reduce pain/eliminate pain
- Performing their activities independently
- Increasing & maintaining strength and endurance of muscles
- Increase movement of various joints
- Increase flexibility of muscles
- Increase mobility, balance and co-ordination.
We offer Home Visits to elderly to reduce their hassle of travelling to the clinic and provide care at the comfort of their home.