Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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5 Physical Therapy Treatments Seniors Might Want to Avoid
A physical therapist’s goal is to help their patients recover from injuries or surgery and improve their functional mobility. But for older adults, some treatments can be ineffective and even hinder the rehabilitation process.
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Physical therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy: Learn the different types of geriatric rehabilitation services available, where they occur, and what exercises are used to help improve a senior's functional abilities.
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There are three main types of rehabilitative therapy for elderly people: physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
0 CommentsDoes My Parent Need a Senior Rehabilitation Center?
When a senior needs extra help recovering from a surgery or hospital stay, choosing the right rehabilitative care ensures your loved one has the best chances of regaining their health and independence.
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Physical Therapy Questions
76-year old COPD dad with L3, L5, T12 lumbar fractures caused by steroid use. Doctors are trying to move from ER to rehab. Please help.
8 AnswersGeaton777 Replied 13 hours agoStroke patient resisting therapy and stay in acute rehab facility, purposely creating difficulty with care unless it is PT.
7 AnswersBeethoven13 Replied Jul 14, 2026Looking for nail care tips for my dad whose hand is closed due to a stroke.
4 AnswersShayann Replied Jul 12, 2026Husband has Alzheimer’s and is quite weak. He has fallen a few times, twice while walking the dog and twice while sleeping on the couch...
15 AnswersArtistDaughter Answered May 12, 2026
Physical Therapy Discussions
An update to my grandma’s situation.
3 CommentsShirleyDot Commented Jun 16, 2026AlvaDeer is missing.
65 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 3, 2026What have your PT/OT (therapy for retaining ability to self-ambulate & help with pain) experiences in hospice been?
18 Commentscxmoody Commented Aug 2023Wife with TBI refuses to do recommend home exercises. Any suggestions?
3 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Nov 2022
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