Physical Therapy Overview
Physical therapists help to improve the quality of a clients life by increasing motion and mobility, eliminating pain, and promoting the prevention of further injury. Conditions treated include Stroke/neurological disorders; joint replacement; amputation; fractures and sprains; spinal cord injuries; arthritis; balance disorder as well as others.
At the first visit, the therapist usually evaluates the patient to create an individualized treatment plan. This plan includes a Home Exercise Program (HEP) for the patient to follow when the therapist is not present. This helps each patient to improve health and return to prior level of functioning. Each individualized program helps to:
- Improve overall strength
- Improve how well the body uses oxygen
- Decrease symptoms of illness
- Improve breathing
- Strengthen the heart
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve circulation
- Improve overall energy and help patients stay active
- Promote sleep and relaxation
- Enhance mental and emotional outlook
- Improve balance
- Reduce risk for falls
- Activities of daily living support
- Increase Bed mobility
- Transfer training (e.g. tub, chair, etc.)
- Recommendations for braces, assistive devices or medical equipment
- Family and caregiver education
- Home safety evaluation and education
- Fall prevention
- Pain management
- Gait and Balance training
Geriatric physical therapy, Senior rehabilitation, Aging and mobility, Fall prevention, Balance training, Joint mobility, Osteoporosis exercises, Arthritis management, Flexibility exercises for seniors, Strength training for older adults, Posture correction, Gait analysis, Chronic pain management, Assistive devices, home exercise programs for seniors, Functional mobility, Cardiovascular exercises for older adults, Stroke rehabilitation, Osteoarthritis therapy, Senior fitness assessments.