The goal of physical therapy is to improve and restore your function, increase your mobility and relieve your pain.

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How Physical Therapy Increases Mobility in Seniors
As we get older, it gets harder for us to
get around as easily as we once did.
Many seniors may get depressed if
they feel that they have to constantly
rely on help from others. Physical
therapy can help seniors get back their
independence and their piece of mind.
The goal of physical therapy is to
improve and restore your function,
increase your mobility and relieve your
pain.
Falls are the number one reason why seniors require physical therapy but
some simply want to improve their general health and mobility.
Benefits of Physical Therapy:
- Improve mobility
- Relieve pain
- Restore balance
- Increase strength
- Increase flexibility
- Improve overall fitness
- Recover faster from injuries
- Lower the chance of repeat injuries
As people age, they tend to lose flexibility as well as balance so making sure
they get some form of daily exercise in is extremely important. Strength
training during physical therapy can help relieve pain associated with
arthritis. Physical therapists know what exercises are best to preserve the
use of aging joints and increase strength.
Physical therapy is often prescribed to seniors after a stay in the hospital as
it makes many seniors weak and much more prone to falling. Physical

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therapy will help seniors learn how to properly complete daily activities to
reduce the risk of repeat injuries.
Physical therapy for seniors has many benefits and should not be ignored if
prescribed by your doctor. Physical therapy will make daily tasks easier and
give back their sense of confidence. When you work with a licensed physical
therapist, not only will your pain be reduced but your overall quality of life
will be improved as well. When you are searching for a physical therapist,
ask your doctor for recommendations. Make sure you choose someone who
is familiar with working with seniors and more importantly working with
someone with the same symptoms that you have.
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