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SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPY BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR AGING INDIVIDUALS

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SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPYBENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR AGING INDIVIDUALS

What is Physical Therapy?

Reducing pain and improving/restoring mobility through physical means Massaging of the body Exercising in various muscle groups Applying heat/cold

Treats various diseases, injuries, as well as physical deformities May be used in place of or along with other conventional methods of

medicine Drugs Surgery

A practitioner of Physical Therapy is known as a Physical Therapist.

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The Aging Body and Your Health

Aging bodies undergo various changes Weakened immune system and body Reduced mobility Changed mental capacity

1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ fall every year

A sedentary lifestyle weakens the body More prone to falls More damaged from falls

Damage from prior falls, if not treated, increases the risk of falling.

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans.

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Benefits for Seniors

Seniors who limit their activity increase their risk of falls. Physical therapy can be used both to

prevent Physical therapy can be used to

recover from falls.

Physical Therapy can help several conditions, including, but not limited to: Stroke Osteoporosis Cancer Incontinence Alzheimer’s & Dementia

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Need Physical Therapy?

Gonzaba Medical Group Seniors in San Antonio seeking

specialty care can: Visit gonzaba.com Call 210-921-3800

tel:210-921-3800

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