Seniors who want to maintain their mobility and improve their health should consider starting physical therapy services. Physical therapy is essential for seniors after they have had a fall or an injury but seniors don’t need to be injured to get benefits from physical therapy. And seniors who want to remain in their homes as they get older should start physical therapy now to help them stay mobile and active. Seniors who are in better shape will have an easier time living independently as they get older.
If your senior loved one isn’t in physical therapy now these are some of the reasons why they should be:
Better Mobility
Mobility is something that every senior should be concerned about. Even seniors who are fully mobile now could lose that mobility in the future. All it takes is one accident or fall and seniors could end up with a loss of their mobility. But seniors who are active and do physical therapy have a lower risk of falling. They also have a higher chance of full recovery if they do fall because physical therapy keeps their muscles strong and their joints supple and healthy. Any senior that wants to protect their mobility and make sure that they keep that mobility as long as possible should be doing physical therapy.
Better Flexibility with Physical Therapy
Flexibility is just as important for the future as mobility. Seniors need to keep their muscles long and strong to withstand aging and make it possible for them to live independently. Exercises like yoga and Tai Chi can help with flexibility, but seniors that are serious about maintaining or improving their flexibility should be in physical therapy. A physical therapist can create a specific set of exercises tailored to your senior loved one’s current physical health and any challenges they have like having a bad knee or an ankle injury that causes them problems.
Better Brain Health
Physical therapy doesn’t just improve a senior’s physical fitness and agility. Seniors can also get a boost in their brain health from regular physical therapy. Studies show that seniors that participate in physical therapy have improved motor abilities, cognitive abilities, neuroplasticity, and better moods overall. Physical therapy is something seniors can do to improve their physical and mental health. And since physical therapy can be done at home seniors don’t even need to leave the house to get these huge benefits.
Healthier Weight
Physical therapy isn’t technically used for weight loss, but seniors may notice that they trim down and lose some body fat when they are actively participating in physical therapy. That’s because physical therapy is a good workout that targets the muscles and keeps them strong. The stronger a senior’s muscles are the more calories they will burn. So as seniors do more PT they will burn more calories and start to lose weight. Physical therapy combined with regular exercise can be a big help for seniors that are trying to get to a healthy weight.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Physical Therapy Services in Palmetto GA please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (404) 266-8773
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