Geriatric Physical Therapy

None of us can prevent growing older. There is, however, a lot we can do to prevent injury and maintain optimum strength and function in our daily lives. Activcare Physical Therapy’s well-designed treatment plans help senior adults and others with geriatric symptoms to regain physical and functional independence so they can return to the activities they enjoy. Activcare’s specific goals of geriatric physical therapy are to relieve pain and improve balance, strength and function.

Commonly Treated Geriatric Problems Include:

Physical Therapy Treatments

There are many different kinds of physical therapy. Some are passive, that is, done to the patient; others actively engage the patient in physical movement.

Activcare Physical Therapy offers these tips to prevent the debilitating conditions of older age:

Get moderate aerobic exercise and strength training at least three times a week, wear proper fitting shoes, engage in group activities, remove trip hazards from the home, get eight hours of sleep a night, eat a healthy and balanced diet, and use assistive devices as needed.

If you would like assistance with any geriatric problems, please contact us for an evaluation.