Physical therapy (PT) is often thought of as a temporary and supplementary treatment for a specific injury or ailment. However, PT is a therapy that – on its own – can help in treating and preventing many conditions. In fact, otherwise healthy individuals who avail of PT services can improve mobility, strength, endurance, coordination, and balance. So, as we age, PT can help greatly in maintaining mobility and keeping up with a healthy lifestyle.

• Beat the Daily Struggles at Home
  Having a trained physical therapist care for you or your elderly loved one can help in overcoming daily challenges. For some individuals, just walking, eating, and other activities of daily living can be hard to accomplish. Physical therapy can help maximize potential and improve our ability to do everyday tasks more easily.
• Prevent Falls
  One of the main reasons senior patients receive PT is for a fall injury. According to the CDC, each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Physical therapy is a great option for recovery from a fall, but it’s worth considering PT to minimize fall risks. Strength and balance exercises provided by our trained and experienced therapists at ClearPath Home Health Care can help prevent a fall.
• Adjustments in Your Home
  You (or your elderly loved one) may benefit from making small adjustments in your home to help with mobility. An experienced therapist can help identity solutions for improved functionality within your home and identify any risks as well. Your therapist can offer recommendations of simple modifications in your home to improve mobility.

Let go of the idea that PT is a limited treatment for an accident or injury, and consider therapy as a great option to maintain overall health and wellness and prevent injury, particularly as we age.

If you are looking for a skilled therapist who can come directly to your home, ClearPath Home Health Care is a trusted provider of in-home health care and therapy services in Akron, Ohio. ClearPath offers senior care and skilled nursing in Ohio. To learn more, call us at 857-524-5122.