Anti-aging secret #1:
stay active. Losing muscle strength and flexibility can not only make daily
tasks virtually impossible without assistance, but can also lead to more
serious health issues down the road. Luckily, physical therapy (PT) is an
active agent in preventing this. Regular PT can give seniors back their
independence and make everyday tasks that much easier.
For more insight into
the benefits of physical therapy, our short-term
rehab team at United Methodist Communities has compiled a list of the
three major advantages.
- Reduces risk of injury and falls. Falling is the number one cause of
accidents that lead to severe injuries in seniors. What’s worse is once a
fall happens, it’s likely that it will occur again in the future without
proper treatment and prevention. Physical therapy is the most effective
form of fall prevention. With physical therapy, seniors can improve their
stability through different balance techniques and exercises.
PT also helps correct seniors’ posture, ensuring they are strong and
unwavering in any situation.
- Helps treat chronic pain. Many seniors experience pain from
conditions like arthritis on a daily basis. PT helps loosen the joints and
build strength to help offset painful symptoms. In addition, physical
therapists can teach therapeutic methods designed to reduce the discomfort
for those living with arthritis.
- Reduces the need for prescriptions. In reference to the above, if physical
therapy can help ease chronic pain, then there will be less of a need for
prescription painkillers. This especially applies to seniors with lower
back pain, as there are a variety of medications prescribed for this
issue. PT exercises like bridges, wall sits, and partial crunches, to name
a few, are proven to alleviate lower back pain.
Regain independence with short-term rehab in Camden
County, NJ
The more mobile and
active seniors are, the better! As mentioned above, taking part in regular
physical therapy keeps seniors strong enough to complete daily tasks on their
own, while maintaining a healthy weight. At Collingswood, short-term rehab
entails physical therapy from highly-skilled specialists with the goal of
restoring your loved one’s independence. Our residents in short-term rehab also
enjoy access to assisted
living services, such as dining options, community events and group social
activities with other residents.
Contact United
Methodist Communities at Collingswood to find out how we are leading the way in
short-term rehab care for seniors in New Jersey. Our dedicated associates
can answer any questions you may have about all the senior care services
offered in Camden County, NJ. For more information about short-term rehab
across UMC, please visit our website at: https://collingswood.umcommunities.org/
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