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
I'm 63 f in what's supposed to be short term medical rehab but they're dragging it out. Please help. I want to go home!
17 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jan 23, 2026Looking for anyone with experience with helping a loved one with stroke recovery. My mother is 73 and had a minor embolic stroke.
12 AnswersBeeBee2047 Replied Jan 9, 2026My mom’s rehabilitation facility is saying, "If your mom can walk she can go back to live with you."
3 AnswersFawnby Answered Dec 11, 2025My mom is 85. She was living at home with me taking care of her until July. She fell and cracked the top of her right pelvis.
6 AnswersSandra2424 Replied Dec 1, 2025
Physical Therapy Discussions
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64 Commentsgolden23 Commented 12 hours agoWhat 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 2022Seeking professional support for natural setting current mobility, even small doses, but track and expand.
1 CommentSendhelp Commented Feb 2022
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