Tag Archives: Physical Therapy
How You Can Help Bedridden Loved Ones Prevent Bed Sores
Bed sores or pressure ulcers usually develop when there is too much pressure on a certain body part over a long period of time. Many of those who are bedridden suffer from bed sores. The elbows, sides of the knees, the shoulders, and the back are the most common body parts affected by bed sores. … Continue reading
Posted in Bed Sores
Tagged Bedridden, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Wound Care
Importance of Physical Therapy for Older Adults
Physical therapy plays a significant role in delivering health care to patients. It is meant to help prevent declines, maximize function, reduce pain, and treat physical diseases. And because seniors tend to have reduced physical abilities, they can easily experience a decline. Bed rest and inactivity because of an illness can cause or intensify the … Continue reading
Posted in Senior Health
Tagged Arthritis, Incontinence, Parkinson, Physical Therapy, Stroke