Physical therapy for senior health is provided as part of many senior living communities. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or need regular therapy for a chronic condition, having the service available on site as part of your retirement experience is extremely convenient. Physical therapy can help with strengthening muscles, joint flexibility, balance, and coordination. Maintaining long-term health is the goal of any kind of physical therapy exercise and should ideally be part of a daily routine.
The team at Parkway Place is happy to talk you through our senior living physical therapy offerings, so call us today at 281.305.1846 to learn more.
Physical Therapy for Senior Health
A physical therapist is a trained and certified healthcare provider who knows how the right physical movements can positively impact chronic conditions and recovery from illness, injury, or surgery. After a doctor’s referral to receive physical therapy, an assessment is conducted to create a customized treatment plan that will be developed unique to your needs and challenges. The assessment will review things like:
- Your medical history
- Why a doctor is prescribing physical therapy
- Your symptoms
- Your pain level
- Your mobility and reach
- Your balance and posture
- What mobility obstacles exist at home
Once a customized treatment is developed, it will be reviewed and implemented. The length of time your physical therapy will last will depend on your needs and your goals.
Benefits of Senior Living Physical Therapy
There are many benefits of physical therapy, especially for seniors. In addition to an injury or surgery that may require physical therapy, age itself can contribute to the loss of bone density, muscle mass, and overall flexibility. These results of natural aging can affect everyday activities and how active seniors are able to be.
Staying physically active is important at any age for maintaining optimal physical and mental health. For seniors this is especially true as they are at greater risk of injury and a tough recovery if they fall. Senior living communities offer plenty of opportunities to stay active and everyone is encouraged to do so for their overall health.
The benefits of regular physical therapy to combat aging include:
Independence
Increased mobility and flexibility, and the ability to perform tasks without the fear of injury allows you to be more independent and not have to rely on others for help.
Fewer Injuries
When you are stronger, more active, and able to get around without assistance, you are at less risk of falling and injuring yourself. Falls are the biggest cause of bone fractures among seniors. These breaks become harder to recover from with age and can become more common after one instance.
Pain Management
For pain associated with chronic conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis (and even headaches), physical therapy can help to provide relief from that pain.
Faster injury recovery
Physical therapy will help you to recover faster from an injury or the pain associated with a chronic illness or surgery. Exercises work to keep swelling and inflammation down and help you heal faster.
Less Need for Prescription Drugs
With regular physical therapy, the pain you may have been experiencing can be managed through the prescribed exercises. As a result, there is less of a need for prescription medication.
Schedule a Consultation at Parkway Place to Learn About Physical Therapy Options
Physical therapy for senior health is just one of the many services available to residents at Parkway Place in Houston, Texas. Residents can stay active and healthy through a variety of activities that we offer. Types of physical therapy at Parkway Place include electrical stimulation, massage, hydrotherapy, cold therapy, and heat therapy.
Find out about all that Parkway Place has to offer residents in our senior living community. Call today at 281.305.1846 or use our online contact form.