Older people often have mobility problems due to ageing and long-term illnesses such as arthritis, COPD and Parkinson's disease. Physiotherapy can help them improve their mobility and muscle strength. The excerpt below discusses the various considerations that you should make when planning physiotherapy for senior citizens.
Management plan
The main aim of the management plan is to educate the patient about the benefits of the intervention and to prepare him or her for the physio exercises.
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In some quarters golf has a reputation as a sedentary sport, played largely by pudgy executives in electric carts rambling endlessly about their stock options. Anyone who actually plays the game, however, knows how undeserved this reputation is, and even a short 9-hole game can take a significant toll on the avid golfer's body due to both the long distance walking and the violent, unnatural motions of a typical swing.
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Have you ever woken up with a painful neck or muscle tightness that limits the range of motion of the neck? If so, then you might have suffered from a minor case of what is termed as the pinched nerve or cervical radiculopathy. However, a pinched nerve could be severe than just slight pain in your neck as it may indicate an underlying injury to structures near the nerves. A pinched neck nerve can lead to severe problems such as changes in reflexes, muscle spasms, and arm pain.
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People who have compromised hearing are especially sensitive about their ears. They want to make sure that they treat them carefully so that they don't have any additional issues as time goes by. If you are someone who wears a hearing aid, you may be wondering whether you should be taking time each day to remove "excess" earwax. If somebody has told you that you should do this on a regular basis, don't listen to them.
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If your doctor has prescribed any type of medication, you need to understand its possible side effects, as well as your exact dose. This is to ensure you know what to expect from the medication, and also know when to revisit the doctor in case of an adverse reaction or if you make a mistake when taking your medication. Note a few such mistakes that many people make when taking prescription medication so you can avoid these yourself, or know to give your doctor a call and ensure you're not putting your health in jeopardy:
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