How Physiotherapy Can Benefit the Elderly

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How Physiotherapy Can Benefit the Elderly
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Physiotherapy can help people of all walks of
life and ages,

• no matter what ailments they have.

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You dont have to be in pain or looking for
rehabilitation from an injury to see a
physiotherapist.
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If youre entering your golden years
and are looking for ways to be more active
and get the most out of life,
physiotherapy offers great benefits.
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Targeting Specific Issues
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Physiotherapy

• address back and neck pain,
• old sports injuries that have not properly
  healed,
• arthritis and osteoporosis.

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Physiotherapist can help you with...

• breathing problems like COPD and asthma,
• issues related to diabetes,
• ailments that affect the nervous system like MS
  or Parkinsons,
• and foot conditions
• helps you overcome incontinence

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Staying Active And Remaining Independent
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No matter how active you were in your younger
days,

• the aging process can slow you down.

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With Physiotherapy...

• You can remain active
• Enjoy treatment for any pain that comes with age.
• Remain active without causing extra pain to your
  joints.

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• A physiotherapist will show you
• How to make proper movements while you workout,
  walk,
• To do whatever you wish to maintain an active
  lifestyle.
• Strength building.

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Custom Made Foot Orthotics
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As we age, our feet require extra care...

• A physiotherapist can give you a prescription
  for custom made foot orthotics.
• They are customized to the exact dimensions of
  your feet, in order to evenly distribute your
  body weight and relieve pressure.

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No matter how old you are, youre never too old
for physical therapy.
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