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March2018

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors

elderly man at physical therapy

As people begin to age, it is important that the body is treated very well. In fact, aside from the elderly taking over the counter and prescription medications, there are other safer all-natural alternatives that can help people to grow older gracefully without the harsh side effects of a variety of different harmful drugs. This is one of the main reasons why physical therapy for seniors has become so important in today’s society. Therefore, for the purposes of this article, we would like to discuss some of its top benefits.

PT Treats Certain Illnesses and Disease

Some illnesses and disease are treatable with a PT approach. Based on the physician and the situation, the treatment that is recommended can differ from the traditional pain medicines. There are a wide range of PT techniques that can be used to alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis patients. For instance, there are specific techniques that can be used to alleviate the stiffness in these parts of the body so that the person can remove more freely without the aches and pains that come along with the bouts of arthritis.

Reduces the Risk of the Elderly Falling

To prevent the higher possibilities of an elderly person falling, PT is highly recommended. Since a fall may result in broken bones as well as other life-threatening injuries, one of the best remedies for these situations is physical therapy, especially because it will help patients to maintain their flexibility, balance, and strength in the body where it is needed most. Thereby, also helping to reduce the chances of an individual falling and severely hurting themselves.

Chronic Pain is Alleviated Without Drugs

Surgery and prescription medications can be very dangerous for people when they begin to age. Therefore, whenever an alternative course can be recommended for a chronic pain condition, many people may prefer to take the latter. This is especially true when the chronic pain in the body can easily be eliminated with the right type of physical therapy.

PT has a wide range of benefits including relieving the symptoms of illnesses and disease, chronic pain and reducing falls. Therefore, for those of you who are interested in PT for these conditions, please contact our professional staff at The Arbors for senior assisted living today.

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