Doctor for old adults

in #first3 years ago (edited)

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Geriatric physical therapy is different from other types of physical therapy because it focuses more on building strength and endurance in older adults to help in the following ways:
1-Keeping active
2-Preventing deconditioning (reversal of previous conditioning)
3-Preventing muscle atrophy (the wasting away of muscles)
4-Decreasing the risk of falls and related injuries
5-Maintaining independence in performing daily activities
This is the first step
DR.Ahmed Yasser
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