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Physiotherapy for the Older Adult

Physiotherapy for older adults

As you grow older maintaining movement and independence can become increasingly difficult Physiotherapy can help you maintain and restore movement and comfort in your golden years, by:

• Aiding recovery after an illness or injury.
  
• Improving your balance and muscle strength to help you avoid falls.
  
• Overcoming physical limitations caused by strokes and other neurological conditions.
  
• Reducing breathlessness.
  
• Getting you moving again after a hip fracture.
  
• Easing shoulder, neck, hip and back pain and help restore and maintain movement.
  

The older adult and their family are involved in any programme, in setting specific goals and planning treatment in most cases.

Services provided by physiotherapists include assessment and treatment as well as education and training of the client, other health professionals and family as required.

Physiotherapists working with older adults use a full range of physiotherapy treatments, including: exercise programmes, mobilisation, hands-on techniques and electrotherapy.

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Chairperson
Ann Newsom
86 Moncks Spur Road
CHRISTCHURCH
Phone: 03 377-5280
Fax: 03 377-5281
Email: a.b.newsom@xtra.co.nz

Secretary
To be advised