Physiotherapy for Seniors : Maintaining Mobility and Independence, , Shri Ram Medical College

Since many elderly suffer from many conditions, providing care for them requires a wide range of knowledge and experience. Conditions affecting the muscles, heart, and brain are particularly prevalent in the senior population. There could be some overlap between these groups because so many persons over the age of 65 have multiple health issues Physiotherapists that work with the elderly should specialize on musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiovascular disorders due to agerelated changes in health and illness presentation. Although the body s systems become less efficient with age, anyone can maintain peak performance so long as they put in the effort. By enhancing the performance of a number of physical systems, physiotherapists play a significant role in assisting the elderly in regaining mobility and independence. National guidelines should be followed when providing treatment and conducting assessments on the elderly. The evaluation of the elderly must take into account the physi