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Falls Prevention Physiotherapy For Older Adults
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, reduced independence, and hospital admission in older adults. While falls become more likely with age, they are NOT AN INEVITABLE PART OF AGEING. With the right physiotherapy support, education, and targeted intervention, many falls can be prevented.
At Salveo Forma Physiotherapy we specialist in falls prevention physiotherapy for older adults, delivering professional support through call home falls prevention workshops and comprehensive falls assessments and intervention at home. Our focus is supporting elderly individuals to remain safe, mobile and independent in their own home.
Exercise and Osteoarthritis- does it increase the risk?
OA is often thought of as "wear and tear" to the joint. While OA is a degenerative condition, this definition is misleading as many people think that they must avoid walking, or weight bearing on painful joints, or avoid activities which cause discomfort. People with knee OA for example, often report to physiotherapists that they have been avoiding exercise or activity due to concern that they will wear the joint away more and cause more damage. Find out more......
Living well with Parkinson's- the role of physiotherapy in symptom control
Physiotherapy can significantly improve signs & symptoms by addressing issues with walking, falls, reduced flexibility, postural instability, balance and transfers (Radder et al, 2020).
Physiotherapists are experts in movement analysis and can spot early changes in movement and function. Your Physiotherapist can help to advise on these issues before they become more difficult to change (Parkinson's UK).
Step with Care: Mastering Fall Prevention in Elderly Care Through Physiotherapy
Falls are the 2nd leading cause of unintentional injury death with the majority of falls occurring in adults over 60. Older people are at highest risk of death or severe injury following a fall (WHO, 2001).
Don’t skip exercise…
Did you know sitting for too long during the day can increase your risk of diabetes, obesity, some types of cancer, stroke, heart disease and early death? It has also been shown to increase your risk of developing dementia in later life.
How to relieve back pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions we see as physiotherapists, it is rarely serious but can be very distressing and disabling for some. Everyone has a different experience with back pain and how it affects their lives. It can have a severe impact on your well-being and mental health as well as your everyday activities.