Some of us are lucky enough to age with few difficulties. Though, if you’re part of the majority who have more physical struggles as they age, you should look into geriatric therapy. Geriatric therapy is a term for a broad physical therapy practice that is centralized around the treatment of elderly patients. It’s important for
Who may benefit from geriatric rehabilitation?
December 16th, 2018Two specialized treatments for efficient geriatric rehab
December 9th, 2018As we age, our muscles and joints tend to weaken and atrophy. Geriatric rehab is a great option for seniors who may have functional limitations due to joint replacement, arthritis or balance disorders. Peak Performance Sports and Physical Therapy shares three specialized treatments that are especially useful for geriatric rehab. Aquatic therapy For patients who
Where to Find Geriatric Rehab in Greenville, North Carolina
December 7th, 2018The physical therapists of Peak Performance in Greenville, North Carolina are passionate about helping seniors live their best lives through geriatric rehab. Balance, coordination and muscle strength all tend to decline as we age. Fortunately, physical therapy can help regain lost muscle strength, increase range of motion and flexibility in the joints and improve quality