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Physical therapy is a professional service provided by trained medical professionals to help individuals recovering from illness, injury, or trauma restore their optimal level of physical function and movement. There is no age limit on who can benefit from physical therapy; children, adults, and seniors can all benefit from it. That being said, the benefits that physical therapy presents for seniors are plentiful and should not be overlooked.

Benefits of physical therapy for seniors include:

• Improved mobility and motion
• Quicker recovery from injury, illness, and surgery
• Improved balance and stability
• Increased strength and coordination
• Reduced dependence on pain medication
• In some cases, ability to avoid surgery altogether

Physical therapy utilizes many forms of treatment to help aging adults regain their physical functioning. Some common treatment options include assisted stretching, walking, heat, and cold therapy. Other popular methods of physical therapy for seniors can include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hydrotherapy.

Before beginning a physical therapy regimen, a physical therapist will evaluate each patient’s condition and unique situation to come up with a treatment plan. Once a treatment plan has been established by the physical therapist, physical therapy assistants will help facilitate the treatment.

There are a wide range of conditions that physical therapy can help with. In senior citizens, the most common reasons for seeking physical therapy include:

• Arthritis
• Localized or systematic pain
• Diabetes
• Parkinson’s
• Alzheimer’s
• Stroke
• Injury from a fall (broken hip, etc.)
• Multiple Sclerosis

While these conditions are the most popular reasons for seniors to need physical therapy, this list is by no means exhaustive. There are many more reasons that aging adults might require physical therapy.

All in all, physical therapy is a great way for seniors to regain their physical health, strength, and independence. At Premier Choice Health Services, we provide physical therapy services to our clients to help them regain optimal functioning and improve the quality of their life. Contact us today to learn more about all of our services.