Treatment

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Geriatric physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy focused on promoting health, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life in older adults. As people age, they commonly experience conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, balance disorders, reduced muscle strength, joint stiffness, chronic pain, and neurological problems that can limit daily activities. Geriatric physiotherapy aims to address these challenges through safe, individualized, and evidence-based treatment programs.

The primary goal of geriatric physiotherapy is to restore and maintain functional independence while preventing further physical decline. Treatment begins with a detailed assessment of the patient’s medical history, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and walking pattern. Based on this evaluation, the physiotherapist designs a customized rehabilitation plan tailored to the patient’s specific needs, health conditions, and lifestyle.

Common interventions include therapeutic exercises to improve strength, endurance, and joint mobility, balance and gait training to reduce the risk of falls, and pain management techniques such as manual therapy, electrotherapy, and posture correction. Breathing exercises and cardiovascular conditioning are also included to enhance overall fitness and stamina. For patients recovering from surgery, fractures, or prolonged illness, geriatric physiotherapy plays a crucial role in safe and gradual rehabilitation.

Education is an essential component of geriatric physiotherapy. Patients and caregivers are guided on proper body mechanics, safe movement strategies, use of assistive devices, and home exercise programs to ensure long-term benefits. By improving physical function, reducing pain, and increasing confidence in movement, geriatric physiotherapy helps elderly individuals lead more active, independent, and fulfilling lives while supporting healthy aging.