Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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5 Physical Therapy Treatments Seniors Might Want to Avoid
A physical therapist’s goal is to help their patients recover from injuries or surgery and improve their functional mobility. But for older adults, some treatments can be ineffective and even hinder the rehabilitation process.
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Physical therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy: Learn the different types of geriatric rehabilitation services available, where they occur, and what exercises are used to help improve a senior's functional abilities.
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There are three main types of rehabilitative therapy for elderly people: physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
0 CommentsDoes My Parent Need a Senior Rehabilitation Center?
When a senior needs extra help recovering from a surgery or hospital stay, choosing the right rehabilitative care ensures your loved one has the best chances of regaining their health and independence.
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Physical Therapy Questions
Very stubborn mother won't do PT, won't drink water, won't talk about moving to be near help/family. What can we do?
7 Answerswaytomisery Answered Jan 30, 2025Dementia and my mom.
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Jan 29, 2025My sister will not do her PT and is not trying to get better in the hospital. She is 67. She has diabetes. She is on Dialysis. What should I do?
22 AnswersSharon24 Answered Jan 17, 2025I’m 73 caregiver for my daughter 47 yr.'s old. Stroke has left her mentally challenged, she will not exercise to get better, in pain by pba.
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Dec 23, 2024
Physical Therapy Discussions
What have your PT/OT (therapy for retaining ability to self-ambulate & help with pain) experiences in hospice been?
18 Commentscxmoody Commented Aug 2023Wife with TBI refuses to do recommend home exercises. Any suggestions?
3 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Nov 2022Seeking professional support for natural setting current mobility, even small doses, but track and expand.
1 CommentSendhelp Commented Feb 2022Worried my dad's health will decline more because of Covid isolation and other health problems. Any thoughts?
4 Commentslkiso50 Commented Apr 2021
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