Older Person's Physiotherapy

Older Person’s Physiotherapy

As we become older there is a tendency to lose muscle strength, mobility and balance. The effects of osteoporosis can also cause problems within the spine and of certain joints. Our physiotherapists are trained in creating programmes which will help to improve your strength, mobility and balance. As a result you will be less at risk of falling. They can come to you at home, care home, nursing home or in hospital. Occupational therapists can also assess your home environment to make any difficult daily activities easier.

Following a fracture or period in hospital our,therapists can see you at your home, care home, nursing home or in hospital to help you get going again as soon as possible.

Why is physiotherapy important for the older person?

The remarkable increase in longevity means that it is important more than ever to keep as good a quality of life for as long as possible. Physiotherapists are one of the health team that can help with keeping your quality of life. They can help keep people moving, preventing loss of strength, improving balance therefore reducing risk of falls and subsequent injuries / fractures. When people are unwell or hurt themselves they can quickly become immobile and physiotherapists are essential to getting you back on your feet and going again as quickly as possible.

Who would benefit from older person physiotherapy?

Anyone wanting any of the following:

To be more mobile
To have more confidence in walking inside and outside
To get going again asap after a hospital stay
To get going again asap after an injury
Reduced pain
To be stronger
To be more flexible
To have better balance
Reduced risk of falling
To have better posture

What is involved in rehab of the older person?

It depends on your requirements but the rehab is likely to include one of or a combination of massage, manual therapy, exercises, advice, mobility practice, walking aid recommendations and acupuncture.

Testimonials

Ivan was fantastic. Perfectly on time, set up quickly and gave a 5 star massage (and I've had many sports massages in the past). He gave very helpful information and tips for at-home stretches to help. Really grateful for such a convenient and high-quality service - thank you.

- Louise Oakley

Maria was wonderful, she has a sweet and sympathetic manner and helped me enormously, I would highly recommend her.

- J.T.

I am extremely satisfied with the service my physio has delivered. She is compassionate, understanding and very professional. She has helped me immensely. I will definitely recommend her and Physiocomestoyou to anyone in need. Thank you for fantastic service.

- Shareen Annandale

Rebecca Garrod was excellent in every way.

- John Scott-Oldfield

I was in considerable pain and was struggling to stand up as I couldn't straighten my back. Maria Kanaki came out to my house on two separate occasions. She slowly got me to make a number of moves and exercises as well as massaging my back. This made a tremendous difference. After the first visit I was able to move quite a bit more freely and the pain was significantly reduced. Progress continued with the second visit and I was able to move a lot more and stop taking painkillers. Maria made a massive difference and I am extremely grateful to her. I could not possibly have got to a physio [clinic] and it was a weekend. [Furthermore] it was brilliant to have a physio come to my house within 24 hours of my making contact. The service was excellent and I would not hesitate to contact Physiocomestoyou again if I was suffering from similar back problems again. Thanks from a satisfied customer.

- Stephen HAlexander