Physio for the elderly
Physio 4U has a particular interest in managing and rehabilitating the elderly in order to increase balance and strength thus preventing falls.
Movement for Life
Physio 4U has a particular interest in managing and rehabilitating the elderly in order to increase balance and strength thus preventing falls. Committed to helping you to restore functional movement in order to allow you to achieve your goals and live a fulfilled life.
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Dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in the community. Treating the elderly in their homes, care homes or retirement homes helping you to improve mobility, strength and balance whilst building confidence. Given that the elderly are often cared
for by their families, advice, reassurance and realistic treatment plans are discussed with your carer or family member so you and your relatives feel completely empowered and confident with the rehabilitation programme.
Your physio’s role:
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An extensive assessment will be carried out. This will involve looking at your movement, strength, mobility, coordination, range of movement and balance.
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A personalised exercise programme will be prescribed to reactivate and strengthen certain muscle groups.
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If there is any muscle or joint stiffness, you may receive soft tissue mobilisations or massage.
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Targeted balance exercises may be prescribed if this is affecting your mobility.
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Your walking pattern will be assessed and movement pattern/ gait re-education provided.
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Advice on lifestyle and fatigue management.
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If you have had a fall, a full assessment will be carried out to attempt to determine the cause.
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An holistic assessment of your home environment may be completed to determine if there are any trip hazards.
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If suitable, advice will be given on equipment that may benefit you at home.
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You will receive an exercise programme that is printed clearly with pictures and easy for you to follow when you are on your own, with your carer or family member.