Geriatric physiotherapy consist of active activities such as stretching, balance exercises, weight bearing, strength straining, and specific exercises that are geared towards a particular injury or physical limitation.
Geriatric physiotherapy can increase blood flow, flexibility, core strength, and mobility. Exercise is important for people of all ages, but it can also pose a risk to older adults, especially those with heart disease, osteoporosis or other common health issues.
Geriatric physiotherapy is suitable for patients of any age. What makes Geriatric such a great option for seniors is that it can work preventatively, helping to prevent a condition or injury before it happens and prevent re-injury and chronic pain from recurring. This is useful for many common concerns associated with age.
Geriatric physiotherapy helps older adults build the strength and stability needed to live life on their terms, without the fear of falling or slipping. Geriatric physiotherapy is also a social experience. Seniors will work one-on-one with a Geriatric physiotherapist who is dedicated to helping them achieve their well-being and health goals.
Geriatric conditions may be considered impairments resulting from 1 or more diseases (such as cognitive impairment, incontinence, and vision impairment). To confuse matters further, disability itself has been called a geriatric syndrome