Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is practiced by our highly educated, licensed professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve and restore mobility, in many cases without surgery or prescription medication.
This specialty uses mechanical force and movements to improve mobility and function and is often prescribed for patients for rehabilitation after illness or surgery. It can also contribute greatly to chronic pain reduction.
Physical therapy is safe and does NOT hurt.
Our physical therapists develop a plan using a variety of treatment techniques to increase a person's movement, reduce pain, and restore function.
Specialized equipment is used, along with education to provide overall benefits.
We use a variety of physical therapy treatments, exercises, stretches, hands-on techniques, massage therapy, accompanied with the latest technology, and our fully outfitted exercise equipment station.
Some of our physical therapy methods include manual therapy, ice / heat therapy, ultrasound, traction therapy, exercises / stretches, massage, and education.
Physical therapy can help with:
Chronic pain / pain management
Recovery after surgery or injury
Balance
Improve sensation, joint proprioception
Fall prevention
Prevention of further decline in functional abilities
Vertigo
Lymphoedema
Osteoarthritis
Multiple sclerosis
Joint replacement
Hip replacement
Common pain in body parts such as:
Back / lower back pain
Shoulder pain
Neck pain
Hip pain
Leg pain
Foot / ankle pain
Be independent, get mobility back in your life.
Geriatric physical therapy is geared to concerns people go through as they age. There are many conditions that effect people as we age: arthritis, osteoporosis, hip and joint replacement, balance disorders, and more.
Geriatric physical therapy specializes in providing therapy solutions for these conditions that exist in older adults.
For seniors recovering from surgery or injury, or chronic pain, physical therapy is vital to recovery.
Physical therapy for seniors has a magnitude of benefits including regaining strength, balance, and a sense of confidence.
It can also provide seniors independence and assistance in tackling daily tasks.
CORE Care is geared toward helping geriatric patients maintain functionality in their daily activities. Part of the treatment process is to ensure our senior citizens that their daily tasks and routines can still be completed with minimal or no discomfort.
Physical therapy is a proven means for older adults, at every level of physical ability, to improve their balance, strength, and remain active.
As we age, our bodies don’t recover as fast as they used to, making physical therapy as we age even more important.
Benefits of Physical Therapy for seniors
Some of the main benefits of physical therapy for seniors include:
Reduce the risk of falls
Treat pain without surgery or drugs
Reduce risk of infection
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Improve strength
Increase levels of activity
Improve sleep
Improved balance
Help avoid surgery
Prevent injury
Management of age-related medical problems
Increase in confidence
In addition, a recent study shows that physical therapy can lower patient treatment costs by 72%.
Possible consequences of seniors skipping physical therapy, especially following a hospitalization or surgery:
Increased pain
If you’re not moving properly because you’re not participating in physical therapy, your joints tend to get stiff. This leads to even more decreased mobility and pain.
Falls
After injury, surgery, or hospital stay, many seniors are weak and more prone to falling. Not having recommended physical therapy after injuries can potentially lead to further injuries due to falls.
Reduced Long Term Strength and Endurance
During recovery, physical therapy can influence your strength and endurance level, which will stay with you long after you’ve finished your sessions.
Physical Therapy Can Help You
Physical therapy can restore or increase strength, range of motion, flexibility, coordination, and endurance -- as well as reduce pain. But above and beyond those tremendous effects, physical therapy will help the patient maintain their independence, allowing them to continue to perform their everyday tasks.