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Home Aging Physical Therapy A Boon For Seniors

Physical Therapy A Boon For Seniors

October 26, 2017Aging, Aging in Place, Physical Therapymjefferson
Physical TherapyPhysical therapy is a highly effective treatment for a variety of health issues, particularly as we age. In this article from WebMD we learn why it’s such a boon for seniors.

Would you believe in a nondrug treatment that works for arthritis, cancer pain, Parkinson’s, and incontinence and improves your strength and endurance? There is one — physical therapy.

When a person gets injured or has a prolonged illness, doctors often recommend physical therapy. In the case of older people, though, sometimes this is seen as just something to “try.” This could not be further from the truth. Physical therapy is “A-quality” therapy for many conditions affecting older people, from Alzheimer’s to urinary incontinence. In fact, one researcher did a study in which you had to be 100 years of age to even participate!

According to Jennifer M. Bottomley, PhD, MS, PT, president of the geriatrics section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and adviser to the surgeon general, one of the main things that brings older people to the physical therapist is a fall. “They want and need to maintain their independence,” she says. LEARN MORE

If you’re scheduled for physical therapy and need help at home, consider giving us a call. We provide caregivers for many different situations. Assisting Hands Home Care of Potomac, 301-363-2580.

 

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