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ADULT | PEDIATRIC | GERIATRIC THERAPY
Adult Aging is a normal process. Some age-related bodily
changes may be misunderstood and unnecessarily limit
daily activities. Normal aging need not result in pain
and decrease in physical mobility. Our Therapists is
a source of information to understand these changes
and offer assistance for regaining lost abilities or
develop new ones. Our Therapists, working with the older
adult, understand the anatomical and physiological changes
that occur with normal aging. Our Therapists will evaluate
and develop a specially designed therapeutic exercise
program. Physical and/or Occupational Therapy intervention
may prevent life long disability and restore the highest
level of functioning. Through the use of tests, evaluations,
exercises, treatments with modalities, screening programs,
as well as educational information, our Physical and
Occupational Therapists can:
- increase, restore or maintain range of motion, physical
strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and endurance
- recommend adaptations to make the home accessible
and safe
- teach positioning, transfers, and walking skills
promote maximum function and independence within an
individual's capability
- increase overall fitness through exercise programs
prevent further decline in functional abilities through
education, energy conservation techniques, joint protection,
and use of assistive devices to
- promote independence
- improve sensation, joint proprioception
- reduce pain
A vast number of conditions are treated effectively
with Therapy intervention. Examples of specific diseases
and conditions that may affect older people and be improved
with Physical and/or Occupational Therapy include:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke)
- Cancer
- Parkinson's Disease
- Amputations
- Cardiac and Pulmonary Diseases
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Coordination and Balance Disorders
- Functional Limitations related to mobility
- Sports/Orthopedic Injuries
- Joint Replacements
- Hip Fractures
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