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Chapter-05 Principles of Geriatric Physical Therapy

BOOK TITLE: Principles of Geriatric Physiotherapy

Author
1. Multani Narinder Kaur
2. Verma Satish Kumar
ISBN
9788184481051
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10676_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2007
Pages
32
Author Affiliations
1. Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab
2. Dean Research, Dean Faculty of Medicine, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

With the outburst in the number of elderly in our society, it has become a challenging job for the physiotherapists to promote health and prevent disability in individuals over 65 years of age. Conventional wisdom tells us that creaky joints, lack of appetite and a closet full of medicines are an inevitable part of aging. But an increasing number of health professionals across the globe are endorsing the view that an appropriate exercise program can help the elderly sail through their golden years. The geriatric population is unique in its wide variation from individual to individual in the effects of both aging and disease processes. The effective administration of Physical Therapy program can make the quality of life better for the patients belonging to this complex group. A variety of physical therapy interventions have been discussed in this chapter. It is the discretion of a physical therapist to tailor a program that is most suitable to the individual’s needs and tolerance because one hallmark of aging is the “uniqueness” of each individual. Another problem in geriatric patient care is that the responses to therapeutic interventions may not be as clear as might be expected. Acknowledging this challenge, a physical therapist should administer physical therapy intervention in such a way that can support the sense of worth in a geriatric patient.

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