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Certainly! Geriatric physiotherapy rehabilitation addresses various conditions commonly affecting older adults, aiming to improve mobility, function, independence, and quality of life. Here’s a list of some common geriatric conditions for which physiotherapy rehabilitation may be prescribed:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
- Parkinson's Disease
- Hip Fracture
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Chronic Pain Syndromes
- Joint Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis: Physiotherapy focuses on pain management, improving joint flexibility and muscle strength, optimizing functional mobility, and providing education on joint protection strategies and assistive devices.
Osteoporosis: Physiotherapy aims to prevent falls and fractures through balance training, strength exercises, posture correction, and education on safe movement techniques and bone health.
Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Physiotherapy rehabilitation post-stroke focuses on motor recovery, improving mobility, balance, and coordination, addressing spasticity and contractures, and facilitating activities of daily living through repetitive task-oriented training and functional exercises.
Parkinson’s Disease: Physiotherapy interventions aim to manage motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and gait disturbances, improve balance and coordination, address freezing episodes, and enhance overall functional mobility and quality of life.
Hip Fracture: Physiotherapy rehabilitation post-hip fracture surgery focuses on restoring mobility, improving strength and flexibility, preventing complications such as muscle atrophy and joint stiffness, and facilitating safe return to daily activities and walking.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: Physiotherapy aims to maintain mobility, prevent falls, and promote engagement in physical activity and meaningful activities for individuals with cognitive impairments, while also providing support and education for caregivers.
Peripheral Neuropathy: Physiotherapy addresses sensory and motor deficits associated with peripheral neuropathy through sensory re-education, balance training, strengthening exercises, and gait retraining to improve mobility and reduce fall risk.
Chronic Pain Syndromes: Physiotherapy plays a role in managing chronic pain conditions such as low back pain, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia through various modalities including exercise therapy, manual therapy, education on pain management strategies, and behavioral interventions.
Joint Replacement Surgery (e.g., Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement): Physiotherapy rehabilitation post-joint replacement surgery focuses on restoring joint function, improving mobility, strength, and flexibility, and facilitating a safe return to daily activities and recreational pursuits.
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Geriatric physiotherapy treats conditions like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, hip fractures, and dementia, improving mobility and function in older adults.
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring mobility, increasing strength and flexibility, and preventing complications to help older adults safely return to daily activities post-hip fracture surgery.
Yes, physiotherapy helps by improving balance and strength to prevent falls and fractures, promoting bone health, and teaching safe movement techniques for daily living.
After a stroke, physiotherapy assists in motor recovery, improving mobility, balance, and coordination, and facilitating activities of daily living through functional exercises.
Physiotherapy helps maintain mobility, reduce fall risks, and engage individuals in physical activities, supporting both patients and caregivers in managing dementia-related challenges.