Most symptoms and signs of ageing in seniors can not be
stopped but can be made least impacting to keep up with quality of life. Ageing is basically changes in living beings that occurs over time involving Social, Psychological and Physical aspects. Decline in physical strength seems inevitable main factor being limited ambulation, movements and efficiency in activities needed for daily living.
A senior adult can have problems with other health systems like Nervous and Cardiovascular apart from joints pain, Arthritis along with reduced mobility.
Throughout life optimum function is maintained by movements and being physically active which in turn helps in keeping up with Mental health as well.
There is unique pattern of ageing in each individual but overall impact can be challenging for most of senior adults. Common problems observed are :
Back pain, Hip pain, Knee pain, Heel pain and other foot problems, Swelling around Ankle and Foot, Stiffness in fingers and weakness leading to altered signature. Reduced speed of walking, balance issues while standing and walking, difficulty in stair climbing, problem in sitting up from lying position and standing up from sitting position, difficulty in getting in
and out of car etc.
Over and above there could be FEAR OF FALL that makes a senior reduce the movements and activities like socialising. However exercises can modify the process of ageing and slow down further decline in effects of ageing. Fight the unavoidable changes that body goes through as you grow with help of an experienced and all skill physiotherapist.
ORTHOFIT OFFERS
Solution to this where you will get customized and individualized treatment that is enduring. The treatment here will greatly contribute to help you being pain free , walk better and move better to feel confident and independent.
Treatment here will encompass most of your physical problems . It will also help in alleviating pain due to variety of problems stemming from slowly deteriorating functions of Muscles, bones and joints due to ageing
.
THE PRACTISING SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Dr. (Ms) Anuda R. Desai, a Physiotherapist with extensive experience of 50 years, astute diagnostic skills in identifying the problem, niche to handle any difficult patient and immense potential for excellence in outcomes.
For further information call Orthofit Clinic at Bhulabhai Desai Road.
Phones: 8454920321 / 022-23529230 / 022-23518860.
About the Author
