Let's Get Physical Therapy

By Joe Soos, Director of Physical Theraphy

One does not have to refer to the oft-quoted statistics on the aging baby boomers, the increasing societal lifespan, or the staggering instances of falls in the home. Rather, on a more personal level, each person can mention a parent, relative, or friend who can no longer get out of the house or is no longer safe in the home.

Mom fell last week, or Dad can no longer get off the couch without someone assisting him up. Aunt Martha had to get a hip replacement and is now home. Jack came down with pneumonia, and after he came home from the hospital, he just can't get around without help. Did a simple urinary tract infection wear you down so that you aren't moving the same? Would you like to walk more steadily with less fear of falling?

Many people also just assume that pain and immobility impairments are part of the normal aging process. However, while that may be true, it is also true that most of the time something can be done to mitigate one's limitations. Muscle strength can be improved gently, balance reflexes can be retrained, gait can be stabilized, and simple modifications can be made to the home environment to ensure safety.

With one-on-one hands-on care, home physical therapists address these growing concerns and get people moving again. Fight the sedentary bug and get moving again.

Use home healthcare and get the care you need now.