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I am so glad that you have found yourself to my page and I look forward to providing you all with quality content.
I thought what better place to start then walking you through the most important questions:
- What is Physical Therapy?
- How does regular participation in a PT program benefit Older Adults?
Growing older shouldn’t stop anyone from living their best life. But sometimes, as we get older, it can be tough to keep moving like we used to. That’s where physical therapy comes in! It’s like having a special coach who helps us stay strong, flexible, and full of energy as we age.
What is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is a unique healthcare service that allows you to better understand how your body works and how to best take care of it as you get older! A physical therapy session typically consists of an in-depth assessment, hands-on-techniques, custom tailer exercise programming and education on tips and tricks to keep you doing the things you love – no matter your injury or surgery history!
The Benefits of Regular Participation for Older Adults:
- Move Better: As we age, mobility can become more challenging. However, physical therapy offers engaging exercises and activities that empower older individuals to maintain their agility and flexibility, facilitating easier movements like walking, bending, and reaching without any hindrance.
- Feel Better: Pain can be quite bothersome, especially as we age. However, physical therapists have clever techniques to assist older individuals in feeling better, enabling them to continue enjoying their favorite activities without any discomfort or fear of reinjury
- Improved Balance: Fall prevention is crucial as we age. Participation in regular Physical Therapy sessions can help to improve stability, agility and minimize the fear of falling when performing daily activities.
- Improved Cardiovascular Fitness: Physical therapy goes beyond muscles; it also benefits our hearts! Engaging in enjoyable exercises helps improve stamina allowing older individuals to continue walking, dancing and enjoying life to the fullest.
- Stay Independent: Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing independence. With the support of physical therapy, older adults can maintain strength and confidence, allowing them to continue pursuing their passions without relying on assistance from others.
Maximizing Longevity Through Physical Therapy: Physical therapy isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about staying strong and feeling great, no matter how many candles are on your birthday cake. By visiting a physical therapist regularly, older adults can stay healthy, happy, and full of energy for years to come.
Leah Ashlee Therapy was designed specifically to help aging adults maximize longevity and keep doing the things they love!
As a skilled Physical Therapist, Leah can help you to address any injury, ailment or limitation that you may be experiencing to help get you on the right track. Leah also helps many adults beyond the initial recovery stages and works with clients 1x/week to 1x/month to help with accountability, strength progressions and long term success.
Remember, age is just a number—but the quality of life is everything.
