PRO ACTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ELDERLY

How does Pro Active Physical Therapy help?

The first goal is to reduce pain and swelling if there is any. Then the next step is to increase flexibility, strength, coordination and balance, this may involve stretching, lifting weights, walking, manual therapy, and electrical stimulation among others. The goal of physical therapy for seniors is to make daily tasks and activities easier. And to make seniors as independent as possible. If the elderly are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery, restoring function, reducing pain and improving quality of life becomes the main objective.

Types of Pro Active Physical therapy in elderly:

Manual Therapy: It is performed by the hands of the physical therapist keeping the goal in mind that the pain should be reduced, flexibility in the muscles and range of motion in the joints is improved.. Manual Therapy includes the following techniques:

• Soft tissue Mobilization
• Joint Mobilization

Cold Therapy: It is performed to alleviate pain, swelling, and inflammation. This may involve ice packs, ice massage, compression and RICE. Heat Therapy: It is performed to loosen muscles before exercise. It relaxes muscles and stiff joints from osteoarthritis or other conditions which causes immobilization. Electrical Stimulation: It is used to decrease pain and enhance healing of the muscle tissue. Ultrasound: It is used to decrease inflammation in the soft tissue. Therapeutic Exercises and Activities play a vital role in all Physical Therapy sessions SV Proactive can help you gain independence, increase mobility and range of motion. All Medicare patient can consult Physical therapist to improve their activities of daily living On January 1, 2014  the law changed to allow the following provisions:  

• Allows patients to directly access physical therapist treatment for 45 calendar days or 12 visits after which time the patient must be seen by a physician who must approve the plan of care developed by the physical therapist. Note: this time limit impacts only patients who receive direct treatment from a physical therapist. Patients who see a physical therapist for wellness services or who already have obtained a medical diagnosis from a licensed diagnostician before or during care are not subject to the 45-day/12 visit time limit.

• For more information, feel free to contact the PT Board of California and/or the California Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Note that some insurance carriers do not support this.

Pro Active Physical Therapy and it Uses

Pro Active Physical Therapy may not be the first choice of treatment for many but often, people who have suffered injuries and are suffering from chronic pain or restricted range of motion are treated well with physical therapy. A belief has been created in several people’s mind that surgery is a faster and more effective way to treat the problem. However, doctors refer patients to a physical therapist as the first course of action to avoid hassle in surgery.

But that’s not all. Physical therapy also has several other advantages that can be attested as effective as other courses of treatment, or even better. In physical therapy, trained professionals also known as physical therapists evaluate and treat abnormal physical functions related to an injury, disability, disease or condition.

Pro Active Physical Therapy includes:

• Diagnosis and management of movement dysfunction and enhancement of physical and functional abilities.
• Restoring, Maintaining, and promoting finest wellness, fitness and quality of life.
• Prevention of symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may have been resulted from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.

Benefits of Physical Therapy:

Depending on the condition, therapy and treatment plans are curated:

• Pain management
• Surgery avoidance
• Improvement in mobility and range of motion
• Recovery from injury or trauma

Recovery from stroke or paralysis

• Fall prevention
• Improved balance
• Management of age-related medical problems

Types of Physical therapy:

The above mentioned benefits are just some from a long list. There are several types of physical therapies present, for range of conditions such as:

• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Neurological physical therapy
• Geriatric physical therapy
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Pediatric physical therapy
• Wound care therapy
• Vestibular therapy
• Decongestive therapy
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation

Pro Active Physical Therapy is not just an alternative course of treatment; it offers varied benefits for people from all walks of life, right from athletes and sports persons to people suffering from a range of health issues.

Pro Active Physical Therapy

A physical therapist is a qualified and licensed medical professional with experience in diagnosing physical abnormalities, restoring physical function and mobility, maintaining physical function, and promoting physical activity and proper function. As vital participants in the healthcare space, physical therapists assume leadership roles in rehabilitation, in prevention, health maintenance, and programs that promote health, wellness, and fitness.