Physiotherapy and Older People

There is a well-established evidence base for physiotherapy interventions to improve outcomes for older people, particularly those with falls, stroke disease, arthritis and frailty. There is also an international evidence base for the benefit of exercise interventions for older people with frailty, which are predominantly physiotherapy-led, or supervised.

An extensive Physiotherapy assessment will include looking at balance, falls risk, general mobility and muscle strength as well as general function and activities of daily living (ADL’s).

Treatments may include:-

•Exercise programmes
•Manual Therapy
•Home Assessment
•Mobility and Equipment Advice
•Aqua therapy