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Reduced mobility is a common
problem faced by elderly patients as well as patients with chronic pain
and/or disability following trauma or injury. With our population
rapidly aging, ensuring optimal function and safety for everyone is an
expanding area of care.
Many falls are caused by
poor balance and/or declining muscle strength and joint flexibility.
Unfortunately, fractures, particularly hip (neck of femur) and wrist
fractures, are an all-too-common consequence of falls. Resultant
reduction in mobility can have a significant impact on the patient's
independence and ability to perform everyday tasks.
Physiotherapy can offer
help with mobility problems in the following areas:
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Balance Assessment and Treatment
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Falls Prevention
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Exercise programmes
to increase walking ability, muscle strength and fitness,
and ability to
perform everyday tasks.
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Treatment of deficits associated with
Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and other
neurological conditions.
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Prescription of walking aids and other
functional aids, wheelchairs etc.
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