What is Physical Therapy for Seniors?
Also called PT, Physical therapy aims to help a patient recover or strengthen their physical abilities and ease pain to reach their highest functional level of independence, thus improving overall quality of life.
Physical therapy can be prescribed by a doctor due to a variety of reasons. If an injury or illness makes performing tasks or moving painful, impeded, or impossible a physician is likely to recommend this type of rehabilitation. Other factors can include:
- Managing a Chronic Illness
- Providing Pain Relief
- Improving Balance
- Improving Mobility
- Adapting to artificial limb
- Preventing Falls
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Recovering from injury or surgery
Studio City Physical Therapists for Seniors
At Studio City rehabilitation center, a skilled team of rehabilitation specialists evaluates the needs of each resident and, in conjunction with the resident’s family and attending Physician, designs an outcome-oriented treatment program.
Physical therapists are trained to use dual-modalities with bio-physical therapeutic interventions. A PT aids their patient by teaching them various stretches and exercises to target a specific area. This can strengthen, correct maladaptive habits, and reinforce healthier ones. Besides educating and using adaptive equipment, there are other manual techniques employed based on a bio-physical treatment model. This includes:
- Medical Massage therapy
- Thermal Therapy
- Cold Therapy
- Ultrasound Therapy
Each of these strategies, in combination with other stretches, exercises, and adaptive equipment, work to ease pain and muscle spasms while a patient is in rehabilitation treatment.
Physical Therapy Treatment Plans for Each Individual
An initial visit with a Physical therapist is more like a meeting. During this first session, it is crucial that they assess and examine a patient. They may start with asking questions which may include:
- Information about Medical history
- Problems performing tasks
- Impaired range of motion
- Level of Pain experienced
- Effect(s) on Sleep quality
Information they gather informs the PT so that they can pinpoint a root cause, or causes, so they can develop both an optimized and individualized treatment program. To inform this plan as they formulate it, they perform physical assessments in addition to questions. They test things such as:
- Balancing Ability
- Overall Posture
- Gait when walking
- Joint Capability
- Climbing Stairs
- Vitals when active
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center in Studio City
Specialized equipment and technologies are often unavailable outside of rehabilitation centers and It is always best to have the guidance of a physician while in recovery. At Studio City, we offer a range of adaptive technology and our treatment plans are individualized and created by licensed physical therapy specialists.
You’ll never be alone on your recovery journey at our Studio City Senior Rehab home. Our team of caring professionals helps each and every individual every step of the way.