Geriatric Physiotherapy
Geriatric Physiotherapy rehabilitation is the branch physiotherapy that deals with managing physical problems in elderly people. It mainly focuses on people in the process of ageing.
Common geriatric problems include:
- Disability is generally regarded as being due to a pathological process, or injury
- Sedentary lifestyle brings the onset of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Neurological dysfunctions such as Parkinson’s, Schizophrenia, Delirium, and memory impairment
- Balance disorders
- Hip and joint replacement
- Constipation and incontinence
- Respiratory illness
- Chronic pain
- Impaired senses
Common conditions in Geriatric Pysiotherapy:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Balance disorders
- Hip and joint replacement
- Incontinence
Physiotherapy for geriatric conditions:
- Exercise therapy is an excellent way to deal with muscoskeletal problems
- Stretching and strengthening exercise programmes
- Balance training
- Provide walking aids to facilitate independent living
- Treat and prevent joint problems, balance disorders and risk of falls