PPT-Geriatric Physical Therapy

Sanjeewa Tunpattu Senior Physiotherapist National Hospital of Sr Lanka Objective Discuss Physiotherapy considerations applicable to age related changes Introduction What is Geriatric . Software & equipment . Tara . Markovich. Goal. To help diagnose and treat patients of all ages who have medical problems or health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.. Therapist. More than a helping hand!. Physical Therapists (PTs) diagnose and treat medical problems (e.g. caused by stroke or cerebral palsy) that hinder physical mobility.. They treat patients of all ages and can work alongside many different types of healthcare professionals, but also educators and social workers.. BY: Mark Torres. Tech and Assessment. MW 8-9:15. For any High School/College students interested in choosing this field.. What is PT?. Physical Therapy is a medical practice in which a license health care professional help patients reduce pain and improve/restore mobility after an injury or surgery. . Falls Prevention Presentation . Developed by AOTA and . AGPT, a component of APTA. Presented by . Andrea McPherson . and . James Strollo. Photo © William Provost. Copyright © 2015 by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, APTA. To republish this information, please contact copyright@aota.org or geriatrics@geriatrics.org. Jaclyn Smith . What is Physical . Therapy? . Physical therapy is the treatment of any disease, injury, or deformity by the physical techniques such as massages, heat treatment, and exercise instead of drugs or surgery. . Dr. Rehab . Gwada. Define the terminology of Gerontology, . Geriatrics aging . ,and elderly. . Identify Categories of old age definitions &Classification of elderly. Recognize the Geriatric physical therapy , its role& setting and resources. Falls Prevention Presentation . Developed by AOTA and . AGPT, a component of APTA. Photo © William Provost. Copyright © 2015 by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, APTA. To republish this information, please contact copyright@aota.org or geriatrics@geriatrics.org. Geriatric Patients. Disproportionately high prescription drug use exists in the elderly.. 12% of Americans are age 65 years or older.. This 12% consumes 31% of prescribed drugs.. Geriatric patients experience more adverse drug reactions and drug-drug interactions than younger patients do.. Falls Prevention Presentation . Developed by AOTA and . AGPT, a component of APTA. Photo © William Provost. Copyright © 2015 by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, APTA. To republish this information, please contact copyright@aota.org or geriatrics@geriatrics.org. Health Promotion and Wellness Special Interest Group Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. What is . physical activity. ?. Any body movement, produced by muscles, that uses more energy than . resting.. Falls Prevention Presentation . Developed by AOTA and . AGPT, a component of APTA. Photo © William Provost. Copyright © 2015 by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, APTA. To republish this information, please contact copyright@aota.org or geriatrics@geriatrics.org. Physical Therapists NYC offers hands-on, one-on-one physical rehabilitation for patients in New York Metropolitan Area. We provide a fundamentally new form of innovative and personalized rehabilitation care, combining traditional manual physical therapy for back, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle pain with alternative therapies.

Our physical therapists coordinate a recovery plan using the newest technique and methods. We don’t rush, and when we are working together, you always have our undivided attention. The practice has clean and top-notch equipment and friendly, experienced staff to help you recover from any injury in the shortest time possible.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Center is a one-stop practice for all your rehabilitation needs. Our therapists are widely regarded, the techniques are cutting-edge, and the range of services is comprehensive.

We provide a wide variety of physical therapy services and programs such as:
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Work-Related Injuries Rehabilitation
Headaches and Migraines Program
Fracture Rehab
Arthritis Pt Treatment
Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Balance Physical Therapy
Back Pain From Pregnancy
Prenatal Back Pain Program
Frozen Shoulder Program
Runner’s Knee Program
Sports Specific Performance

Our NYC physical therapists offer the following therapies:
All Physical Therapy Techniques
Active Release Technique
Cupping Therapy
Functional Exercise Training
Graston Physical Therapy
Hand Physical Therapy
Isokinetic Exercise
Kinesiotape
Laser Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Manual Therapy
Marathon Recovery Treatment
Myofascial Pain Treatment
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Spinal and Joint Manipulation
Spinal Decompression
Shockwave Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigenics Therapy
Vestibular Therapy Training

Visit our advanced physical therapy center in NYC to meet the best-in-class physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists.

Working Hours:
Monday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Tuesday: 10.00AM – 06.00PM
Wednesday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Thursday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Friday: 08.00AM – 03.00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Physical Therapists NYC
80 Maiden Ln, # 905C,
New York, NY 10038
212 386 7979
Google maps: https://g.page/physicaltherapyny
Nearby Locations:
Financial District | Tribeca | Civic Center | Two Bridges
10005 | 10007 | 10002

145 Henry St, Suit 1G,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 673-6771
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/S7ApbfDptsodPcXq5
Nearby Locations:
Dumbo | Vinegar Hill | Bridge Plaza | Brooklyn Heights | Cobble Hill | Boerum Hill
11201 | 11251 | 11231 | 11217
https://www.physicaltherapistsnyc.com
https://physicaltherapistsnyc.business.site/ Physical Therapists NYC offers hands-on, one-on-one physical rehabilitation for patients in New York Metropolitan Area. We provide a fundamentally new form of innovative and personalized rehabilitation care, combining traditional manual physical therapy for back, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle pain with alternative therapies.

Our physical therapists coordinate a recovery plan using the newest technique and methods. We don’t rush, and when we are working together, you always have our undivided attention. The practice has clean and top-notch equipment and friendly, experienced staff to help you recover from any injury in the shortest time possible.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Center is a one-stop practice for all your rehabilitation needs. Our therapists are widely regarded, the techniques are cutting-edge, and the range of services is comprehensive.

We provide a wide variety of physical therapy services and programs such as:
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Work-Related Injuries Rehabilitation
Headaches and Migraines Program
Fracture Rehab
Arthritis Pt Treatment
Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Balance Physical Therapy
Back Pain From Pregnancy
Prenatal Back Pain Program
Frozen Shoulder Program
Runner’s Knee Program
Sports Specific Performance

Our NYC physical therapists offer the following therapies:
All Physical Therapy Techniques
Active Release Technique
Cupping Therapy
Functional Exercise Training
Graston Physical Therapy
Hand Physical Therapy
Isokinetic Exercise
Kinesiotape
Laser Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Manual Therapy
Marathon Recovery Treatment
Myofascial Pain Treatment
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Spinal and Joint Manipulation
Spinal Decompression
Shockwave Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigenics Therapy
Vestibular Therapy Training

Visit our advanced physical therapy center in NYC to meet the best-in-class physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists.

Working Hours:
Monday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Tuesday: 10.00AM – 06.00PM
Wednesday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Thursday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Friday: 08.00AM – 03.00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Physical Therapists NYC
80 Maiden Ln, # 905C,
New York, NY 10038
212 386 7979
Google maps: https://g.page/physicaltherapyny
Nearby Locations:
Financial District | Tribeca | Civic Center | Two Bridges
10005 | 10007 | 10002

145 Henry St, Suit 1G,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 673-6771
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/S7ApbfDptsodPcXq5
Nearby Locations:
Dumbo | Vinegar Hill | Bridge Plaza | Brooklyn Heights | Cobble Hill | Boerum Hill
11201 | 11251 | 11231 | 11217
https://www.physicaltherapistsnyc.com
https://physicaltherapistsnyc.business.site/ The industry is expected to continue expanding, as the number of Americans age 50 and older increases and more of them need help to recover from injuries and physical limitations, relieve pain and improve mobility. .