With aging comes the usual wear and tear of our body. As things break when they’ve been used for quite some time, so too do our bodies – it’s just natural. But how do we reverse the effects of natural degeneration (and other unwanted musculoskeletal conditions)? Well, the answer is Physical Therapy.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy is an intervention that gives remedy to impairments and promotes mobility, function, and overall quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention.
How does it specifically benefit the elderly?
When you’re older, you’ll probably already have some kind of condition or impairment which you’ve acquired due to old age. Arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, impaired balance – these are just some of the myriad of conditions that usually come with old age and it can be remedied by physical therapy.
Physical Therapy at Friendship Manor
At Friendship Manor, our Skilled Nursing Facility located in S. Friendship Dr. Nashville IL does not only give care and companionship to our residents, we also offer physical rehabilitation to top of the overall wellbeing of our residents. Below are some of the conditions that the elderly usually encounter and the ways how physical therapy give remedy to it:
- Stroke/CVA
This condition affecting the brain gives the patient symptoms of weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. They may also have speech and swallowing problems as well as problems with their gait.
At Friendship Manor, our trusted physical therapists give exercises and modalities to strengthen the weak muscles and also stretch those limbs that have gone rigid due to immobility.
- Post-operation or Surgery
After an operation, patients are referred for physical therapy in order to maintain the integrity of the joints or muscles that were not affected during the surgery. The goal for rehabilitation is for the patient to return to normal functioning when the operated part heals.
Let us take care of your loved ones after undergoing surgery at Friendship Manor, your trusted Skilled Nursing Facility located in S. Friendship Dr. Nashville IL and they’ll be active and kicking again in no time!
- Parkinson’s Disease
This condition affects the patients by giving them tremors, a soft speech, slouched posture and also gait problems. Physical therapy is done through gentle stretching of their tight joints, and training them how to ambulate without falling.
- Osteoarthritis
This is a degenerative condition of the weight bearing joints of the body; commonly affecting the knees. Joint relief and joint protection techniques are some of the things being taught by the physical therapists to clients with this condition. They also provide modalities to relieve pain.
Keep your senior folks healthy and happy with us at Friendship Manor, your all-around Skilled Nursing Facility located in S. Friendship Dr. Nashville IL! Call us at 618-327-3041 for reservations.
