There are many conditions that affect people as they grow older and include the following: ● Arthritis Hip, Knee,and joint replacement ● Walking, Co-ordination & balance disorders ● Osteoporosis ● Lung function disorders Alzheimer’s disease
Geriatric physical therapy comprises of therapy for such conditions and ailments and can be extremely useful if you have had a fall, accident or would just like to improve your independence and functional capabilities.
We will devise a personalised treatment programme to help you achieve the following outcomes:
● Regaining your independence ● Maximise your safety ● Reducing the risk of falling -The prevention of falls and osteoporosis can protect the patient’s health and improve longevity ● Helping you to carry out activities of daily living ● Improving mobility indoors and outdoors ● Maintaining your muscle strength ● Balance and Gait Training