What Is Geriatric Physiotherapy?
Geriatric physiotherapy refers to the treatment of a wide variety of conditions that affect individuals as they go from the age of a typical adult to that of an elderly person, with the primary emphasis being placed on the physiological challenges that are unique to this demographic. As individuals become older, they are more likely to be diagnosed with a variety of illnesses, some of which include incontinence, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, balance issues, cancer, osteoporosis, hip and joint replacements, and osteoporosis. That said, these are only some of the diseases and conditions that may be affected by aging.