Aged Care Physiotherapy

Older adults who have a range of health problems can benefit from physiotherapy. These include individuals with physical disabilities, chronic diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and arthritis, as well as those recovering from surgery or an accident. In many cases, elderly individuals require specialised equipment for their day-to-day living. For example, people with repeated falls may benefit from using a walker to assist them in mobility. The elderly also often need assistance with bathing, grooming and toileting issues that occur as a result of their age and/or the onset of a medical condition or disability.

Physiotherapists working with the elderly population can help to prevent injuries, improve mobility issues and reduce pain. Improved physical health can result in increased emotional wellbeing, which is highly beneficial for the elderly.

Many physio practices provide physiotherapy services to the elderly population, so when looking for an aged care service you should ensure that practitioners are qualified and experienced when it comes to working with older people. Specific areas of expertise include maintaining independence by managing disabilities, preventing falls among clients who have conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or osteoporosis, improving balance in individuals who need assistance with walking or manipulating their limbs (such as people recovering from stroke) and managing specific conditions like arthritis that affects flexibility and range of motion.

When looking for aged care services, it’s important that you find a practitioner or company that has experience working with older people. You should also check to see if the physiotherapist is experienced in your specific medical condition. For instance, if you are seeking help with arthritis management, make sure the therapist has experience working in this area. If you are looking for support with physical therapy or pain-management issues related to Parkinson’s disease or spinal cord injuries, then you will want to engage someone who knows how best to meet your needs in line with these conditions.

At Health Next Door, our Aged Care Physiotherapy Services are offered by physiotherapists who know how to best care for older people. We aim to get you or your loved one back on your feet, pain-free and independent.

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We currently offer our physiotherapy services to elderly clients in their homes or in a residential aged care facility. Our physiotherapists have extensive experience providing physiotherapy services to elderly patients and can assist in improving mobility, reducing pain, and improving quality of life.

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Our physiotherapists have great expertise in the needs of the elderly, particularly those who have limited mobility and may struggle with daily tasks at home.

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We can assess your home environment to see if there are any ways to improve your independence and make everyday tasks easier, in addition to dealing with pain and mobility issues and providing the necessary treatment and advice.