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Geriatric Physiotherapy: Enhance Mobility & Quality of Life
As you age, staying active is key to maintaining your well-being. However, sometimes, physical activity alone may not be enough. That’s where geriatric physiotherapy comes in, offering specialized care to prevent injuries and enhance mobility.
At PhysioExperts in Kanata, Ottawa, we understand the importance of staying active and healthy as you grow older. Our comprehensive physiotherapy solutions are designed to help you achieve just that.
Staying active is key to reducing falls, a common issue among seniors. Physical activity also boosts mental health and sociability, crucial for managing depression and anxiety. At PhysioExperts in Kanata, Ottawa, we encourage active living for improved well-being in older adults.
The advantages of exercise for older adults include :
- Reduces loneliness, isolation, and depression
- Helps prevent osteoporotic fractures and post-menopausal osteoporosis
- Reduces unplanned falls, critical for seniors
- Lower risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and certain cancers
- Decreases complications from a sedentary lifestyle
- Enhances body awareness and balance
- Improves daily activity control
- Allows for longer activity periods with improved strength and flexibility
Type of exercise recommended for older adults:
The main level of prevention
- Aerobics activity
- Exercises that improve flexibility
- Balance and proprioception exercises (crucial for fall prevention)
Frequently asked questions
Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on improving the mobility, strength, and quality of life of elderly individuals. It addresses age-related conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and balance issues, using specialized exercises and manual therapy techniques tailored to the unique needs of seniors.
Manual therapy at PhysioExperts in Kanata, Ottawa, enhances mobility, reduces pain, improves function, and provides strategies for safe and independent living, thereby improving the quality of life.
Treatments at PhysioExperts in Kanata, Ottawa may include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait and balance training, pain management techniques, and fall prevention programs.