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We recognize that older adults are staying active than ever
before. We offer Geriatric/ Senior Physical Therapy to help reduce pain, relieve
stiffness, promote motion, and prevent falls to help keep you moving and
enjoying your favorite activities and sports. Our licensed physical therapists
are dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain the highest quality of life.
Our Geriatric Physical Therapy Expertise includes:
Balance difficulties
Problems walking
Dizziness
Muscle weakness
Joint stiffness
Poor flexibility
And more…
Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention Program
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of
older adults. Each year in the United States, nearly one-third of older adults
experience a fall. Falls are also the leading cause of injury and deaths among
older adults. The rate of fall-related deaths among older adults in the United
States has risen significantly over the past decade. In 2004, falls were
responsible for 14,900 deaths. ( Center for Disease control )
Our fall risk assessment and prevention program includes:
• Fall Risk Assessment
• Patient and Caregivers Education and Training
• Individualized Balance and Strengthening Exercises
• Home Safety Assessment
• Low Vision Mobility and Orientation Training
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Osteoporosis & Arthritis Program
Joint pain, stiffness, and movement limitations are common complaints of people
with arthritis or osteoarthritis. Many people may think that protecting
arthritic joints is helpful, when actually not moving only contributes to
weakness. Our physical therapists help people with arthritis and osteoporosis
exercise safely to strengthen the muscles around arthritic joints. Doing so can
help keep you active and may help reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
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