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[Physiotherapy for the elderly].

G Ongaro1, C Zwisler, D Grob

  • 1Klinik für Geriatrie und Rehabilitation, Stadtspital Waid, Zürich. guido.ongaro@waid.stzh.ch oder geriatrie@waid.stzh.ch

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|September 13, 2001
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Physical therapy helps elderly individuals maintain independence in daily activities. A multidisciplinary team approach, considering aging factors and health conditions, optimizes rehabilitation and reduces care needs, especially for falls prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric medicine
  • Rehabilitation science

Context:

  • Aging population necessitates increased care and assistance.
  • Functional autonomy is crucial for elderly well-being.
  • Physical therapy can mitigate the rising needs for care in the aged.

Purpose:

  • To outline the theoretical basis of physiotherapy for the elderly.
  • To demonstrate an exemplary approach to falls prevention.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary team in geriatric rehabilitation.

Summary:

  • Physiotherapy aims to restore or maintain functional autonomy in the elderly.
  • Optimal therapeutic strategies require consideration of aging characteristics and comorbidities.
  • Effective rehabilitation involves a collaborative team including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and social workers.

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Impact:

  • Physical therapy can significantly reduce the need for care and assistance in the elderly population.
  • A tailored, team-based approach enhances rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Falls prevention through targeted training improves safety and quality of life for seniors.