Geriatric Physiotherapy

Geriatric physiotherapy also known as geriatric rehabilitation is a branch of physiotherapy that deals with rehabilitation and physical therapy of elderly/senior citizen. Geriatric physiotherapy makes sure that elderly people can maintain a high level of physical fitness in accordance to their age with regards to ailments like osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, joint soreness, cancer, heart disease, joint/hip replacement, and other diseases. Geriatric physiotherapy also helps curtail issues arising out of joint problems, strength decline, high blood pressure, balance disorders, and obesity.
As every human body is different physiologically, so too will be geriatric physiotherapy regimen of each individual. Physiofit has experienced and well-trained physiotherapist who evaluate each patient and design a customized exercise routine, keeping in mind the physical and mental condition of the individual. The regimen is designed to ensure that it will allow help patient remain physically fit and active as much as possible.
Physiofit ensures that patient diligently follows customized regimen by keeping track of progress and making changes as and when needed. Geriatric physiotherapy provided by Physiofit helps to : –

• Reduce pain in joints and protect joints.
• Manipulating the joints to Improve sensation and joint proprioception.
• Increase fitness
• Suggest assistive devices that promote independence.
• Recommend modifications to make sure the patient’s house is access friendly and safe.
• Prevent further decline in functional abilities of the patient by educating him/her.
• Adopt energy conservation techniques to avoid fatigue.
• Increase, restore or maintain the range of body movement
• Improve physical strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and endurance of the individual.
• Educate about skills needed by patient for maximum physical independence as needed as per patient condition and age.

Physiofit assigns exercises to patients as part geriatric physiotherapy regimen not only at its location but also at home based on patient’s ailment, individually or as part of group.