Gеriаtriс Exеrсiѕеѕ fоr Bаlаnсе & Gаit Training
In our years of experience providing at home physical therapy in Queens, one of the most important lessons we have learned is that having good balance and a strong gait is the key to all functional movement. At Advance At Home Physical Therapy, we strive to maximize our geriatric patients’ quаlitу оf lifе by tailoring exercise programs to ѕеvеrаl pivotal areas for conditioning, inсluding:
- Strength
- Endurance
- Pоѕturе
- Mobility
- Coordination
Balance exercises and gait training each play critical roles in developing these aspects of a geriatric patient’s physicality to their fullest potential. As we age, our musculoskeletal systems undergo gradual physical changes, some of which being:
- Decreased bone density
- Increased joint stiffness and inflammation
- Loss of muscle mass
These changes often impair our balance and coordination, leading us to suffer falls that have the potential to cause serious injuries. As part of our mission to provide top-quality at home physical therapy in Queens, our team works hard to educate geriatric patients on fall prevention through balance exercises and gait training.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Whether you have suffered a debilitating fall in the past and need help recovering, or have noticed signs of aging and wish to take action in preventing any future falls, Advance At Home Physical Therapy is here to help. We will work with you to devise a treatment plan full of exercises specifically designed to improve your balance and strengthen your gait. Some examples of exercises that may be included in your treatment plan are:
- One-legged stands
- Side-stepping
- Bicep curls
- Squats
- Manual therapy to improve joint flexibility
Get In Touch with Us
As dedicated providers of at home physical therapy in Queens, our team at Advance At Home Physical Therapy is always ready to help geriatric members of our community strengthen their balance and gait so that they can continue living their active lives without fear of slowing down because of a fall. Contact us today to get started!
