Physiotherapy for Seniors
How physiotherapy can help you
Physiotherapy for seniors and our elderly population is a specialist branch of physiotherapy which addresses the many ways our bodies change as we age. Our specialist team are compassionate and supportive throughout the therapy journey providing personalised treatment plans within home comforts. With our professional physiotherapists our clients always feel supported and can expect a personalised approach whether that is manual “hands on” physiotherapy or a tailored exercise program which can be completed independently.
The aim of physiotherapy for seniors is to assess and address the many factors which can be contribute to changes in physical functioning, improve overall well-being and maximise independence.
Would you like to know more about how we help Seniors? Find out more below.
Contact us for more information: 01273 569222 or email us at info@homephysiocompany.co.uk
Understanding Physiotherapy for Seniors
As we age our bodies go through various changes and the way our systems work can have an impact on physical functioning and well-being. Going out for walks or small tasks such as getting dressed or showering can become more challenging. Physiotherapy for seniors is a holistic approach aimed at preventing and even reversing some of the effects of ageing. Our goal is to help maximise overall physical well-being and maintain a high quality of life.
Home Physio Company offers professional and specialist in home physiotherapy for Seniors. We assess and treat multiple conditions including joint pain and stiffness, mobility challenges, cardio-respiratory health, persistent pain and more. Each treatment plan and exercise program is personalised and tailored to individual needs and goals.
Our professional physiotherapists combine comprehensive assessments, personalised treatment plans with compassion and care to ensure our patients feel at ease. Our goal is to provide the knowledge and skills needed for seniors to live full and active lives.
There are many different changes which happen as we age, some of the bodies systems we commonly assess and treat include:
Joint Stiffness and Osteoarthritis
Balance and Falls Prevention
Breathlessness and Cardiovascular conditions
Chronic or Persistent Pain
Reduced muscle and bone density
Postural changes
Assessing and prescribing mobility aids
Home risk and adaptations assessments
Rehabilitation following a hospital stay
Additonal co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis
The benefits of in-home physiotherapy for Seniors
There are many benefits of physiotherapy for seniors, we can improve how bodily systems are working as well as psychological factors such as confidence, motivation and the positive feeling of improved independence. Here are some of the benefits our professional physiotherapists provide:
Improved Mobility & Independence
Our expert physiotherapists at Home Physio Company work with seniors to improve their mobility and independence. Following a thorough assessment our clience receive a personalised plan to target specific areas of strength, movement, gait and balance, allowing seniors to perform daily tasks more comfortably safely, and independently.
Postoperative
Recovery
Falls and Osteoarthritis can often lead to planned or unplanned joint surgeries. Our physiotherapists are experts in Post-operative rehabilitation. We provide a personalised approach to help you get back onto your feet as soon as possible.
Enhanced
Joint Health
Elderly physiotherapy focuses on maintaining and improving joint health, which is crucial for activities like walking, climbing stairs, and even getting up from a chair. Our physiotherapists create personalised programs to help build strength and keep joints as healthy as possible
Home Assessments & Recommendations
In-home physiotherapy aims to improve an individual's functional abilities within their home environment. Our physiotherapists can assess and modify the living space to maximise independence and safety, such as suggesting adaptive equipment or home modifications.
Better Cardiovascular Health
By keeping active, physiotherapy contributes to better heart health and circulatory function for seniors. This can help improve cardiorespiratory and circulatory symptoms such as breathlessness, leg cramps, fatgiue and reduced walking endurance for example.
Fall Prevention
Program
Falls can become more prevalent as we age this can be due to a combination of factors such as medication, balance changes, reduction in strength, home enviornment factors, pain and cardiorespiratory compromise. Our team assess for these and other common causes, create a personalised treatment plan to help reduce the risk of falls, a common concern for our senior population.
Our therapists are highly qualified and provide a friendly approach to all physiotherapy sessions
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What to expect from your physiotherapist
Assessment
During your initial assessment your physiotherapist will ask you or your loved ones if preferred, questions to get to know you and what you would like to acheive with us. They can also assess your home and adivise on adaptations to help maintain independence or help keep you safe at home.
Holistic Approach
Our team understand the impact aging can have on physical, mental and social well-being. We also understand that health can be complex and involve many conditions, medication and other health professionals. We are experts in assessing and treating adults with multiple co-morbidities and a range of health concerns.
Personalised Treatment Plan
Your Home Physiotherapist will then discuss your goals and formulate a personalised treatment plan based on your assessment and your goals. They will discuss how long it may take to achieve these goals and what is required to reach them. They will also provide their recommendation on how many sessions you may require and how frequently.
Gait Re-education
As we age our walking pattern can change, this can cause us to become slower, trip more often or require an aid to feel safe. Our home visit physiotherapists can assess your gait (walking pattern) and advise you on how to improve. They may adivse on an aid or provide you with specific exercises improve your strength, balance, co-ordination and endurance.
Treatment Modalities
Your treatment plan may include a range of specific exercises, tasks, stretches, hands on treatment such as massage, hot or cold therapy, outdoor walking or a balance program. You will always receive a digital exercise program to complete independently or with family between appointments.
Evidence Based Rehabilitation
By employing evidence-based interventions and a compassionate approach, our home visit geriatric physiotherapists strive to help seniors regain independence, optimise their functioning, and improve their overall quality of life.
Why choose home physio company?
Our team at Home Physio Company are dedicated to providing you with high quality and personable physiotherapy services in the comfort of your home. Our physiotherapists are experts in senior health and take pride in applying their specialist knowledge and skills to optimise your physical health.
We hand pick our therapists based on their knowledge, skills, experience and personable nature. All our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Health Care Professions Council and have enhanced DBS certificates.
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