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Role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of elderly patients

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Physiotherapy intervention in rehabilitation is aimed at the prevention of activity limitations for the promotion and maintenance of the quality of life. Here is a PPT of the role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of elderly patients. Hope it enriches you.

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Role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of elderly patients
Introduction • Geriatric rehabilitation adds a holistic view to seniors in reaching long-term wellness by combining physiotherapy techniques for improved mobility and balance. • Physiotherapists can analyze, diagnose, manage, and prevent a plethora of movement disorders that limit core action in senior’s day-to-day activities. • Physiotherapy rehabilitation enables strength, balance, agility, and flexibility to improve seniors' mobility for active living.
Physiotherapy intervention in rehabilitation • Rehabilitation itself provides the stream of customized care that improves the body’s health and sadly the area of physical wellness is not covered. • Physiotherapy intervention may be aimed at the prevention of activity limitations for the promotion and maintenance of the quality of life. • Based on the shifting requirements of the patient, physiotherapy rehabilitation is put into place and customized. • Treats a variety of medical conditions, such as muscle spasms, poor posture, muscle strains, and an external impact that produces severe damage.
Factors in physiotherapy Metrics driving change in physiotherapy • Changing health needs • Patients expectations • Advances in technology Latest trends in physiotherapy • Data science Data science uses vital insights from the senior audiences and comes up with health tracking devices for preventing mobility-related issues. • Focus on prevention Speaking of data science and big data, the trend of physiotherapy is shifting towards prevention rather than treatment.
Physio-Rehab techniques • Movement & Exercise Physical exercises to improve strength, movement, and balance • Manual therapy Passive manipulation of soft tissues and joints • Hydrotherapy Exercising in the water to prevent putting too much strain on joints • Traction Spinal stretching to release pressure from the vertebral discs
Benefits of physical rehab • Reduce and eliminate pain • Improve mobility • Improve balance • Prevent falls • Manage age-related issues • Enhance cognitive function • Benefit overall heath
What Athulya offers? • Athulya Assisted Living has come up with thinking out of the box and providing comprehensive physiotherapy solutions with engaging activities to enhance independence among seniors with comfort in their quality of life. Our facilities: 1. Well-equipped physiotherapy rooms 2. Technology-oriented care 3. Experienced physiotherapist 4. Engaging physical activities 5. Specialty consultant visits 6. Focused care for quick recovery
Conclusion • Rehabilitation is a set of interventions that are needed when someone is experiencing limitations in their everyday functioning. • Involves the holistic approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of physical health.

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Role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of elderly patients

  • 1. Role of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of elderly patients
  • 2. Introduction • Geriatric rehabilitation adds a holistic view to seniors in reaching long-term wellness by combining physiotherapy techniques for improved mobility and balance. • Physiotherapists can analyze, diagnose, manage, and prevent a plethora of movement disorders that limit core action in senior’s day-to-day activities. • Physiotherapy rehabilitation enables strength, balance, agility, and flexibility to improve seniors' mobility for active living.
  • 3. Physiotherapy intervention in rehabilitation • Rehabilitation itself provides the stream of customized care that improves the body’s health and sadly the area of physical wellness is not covered. • Physiotherapy intervention may be aimed at the prevention of activity limitations for the promotion and maintenance of the quality of life. • Based on the shifting requirements of the patient, physiotherapy rehabilitation is put into place and customized. • Treats a variety of medical conditions, such as muscle spasms, poor posture, muscle strains, and an external impact that produces severe damage.
  • 4. Factors in physiotherapy Metrics driving change in physiotherapy • Changing health needs • Patients expectations • Advances in technology Latest trends in physiotherapy • Data science Data science uses vital insights from the senior audiences and comes up with health tracking devices for preventing mobility-related issues. • Focus on prevention Speaking of data science and big data, the trend of physiotherapy is shifting towards prevention rather than treatment.
  • 5. Physio-Rehab techniques • Movement & Exercise Physical exercises to improve strength, movement, and balance • Manual therapy Passive manipulation of soft tissues and joints • Hydrotherapy Exercising in the water to prevent putting too much strain on joints • Traction Spinal stretching to release pressure from the vertebral discs
  • 6. Benefits of physical rehab • Reduce and eliminate pain • Improve mobility • Improve balance • Prevent falls • Manage age-related issues • Enhance cognitive function • Benefit overall heath
  • 7. What Athulya offers? • Athulya Assisted Living has come up with thinking out of the box and providing comprehensive physiotherapy solutions with engaging activities to enhance independence among seniors with comfort in their quality of life. Our facilities: 1. Well-equipped physiotherapy rooms 2. Technology-oriented care 3. Experienced physiotherapist 4. Engaging physical activities 5. Specialty consultant visits 6. Focused care for quick recovery
  • 8. Conclusion • Rehabilitation is a set of interventions that are needed when someone is experiencing limitations in their everyday functioning. • Involves the holistic approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of physical health.