How Physiotherapy Can Transform the NHS and Lives of Older Adults
Loss of strength and loss of independence is seen by many, including some health practitioners, as inevitable as we get older. With over-65s accounting for 70% of bed days in hospitals in the UK, the strain on the NHS continues to grow. Prescribing activity and specialist movement to older people could not only result in a healthier aging population in the UK, but could also significantly ease pressure on the NHS by reducing the number of falls, people in care, and hospital re-admissions.
Gait Training and Balance Exercises in Parkinson’s Rehabilitation
Walking and maintaining balance can come as a challenge for people suffering with Parkinson’s Disease. Prospective studies show that between 45% and 68% of people with Parkinson’s will fall each year, with a large proportion (50-86%) falling recurrently. By practicing gait training and balance exercises, individuals can improve posture and walking ability, decreasing the likelihood of falls or injury.
Cost of Falls to NHS and Social Care
Cost of Falls to NHS and Social Care – How Specialist Physiotherapy for Fall Prevention Can Help Falls and fractures present a prevalent and grave health concern among the elderly population in England. Individuals aged 65 and above bear the greatest risk of experiencing falls, with approximately one-third of this…
How ToT Supports The NHS Through Inpatient Rehab Centres
How Therapies on Thames Supports the NHS Through Inpatient Rehabilitation Centres If you or an elderly relative/friend has recently been admitted to hospital or suffered an illness or fall, you may require temporary after care to help you recover and stay independent at home. This is where inpatient rehabilitation centers,…
The Benefits of Inpatient Rehabilitation
Inpatient Rehabilitation – What is Inpatient Rehabilitation and What are The Benefits of Inpatient Rehabilitation for Elderly Patients? Unfortunately, many elderly people experience stability and mobility issues following illness, injury or surgery. The ability to complete tasks such as standing, walking, and getting in/out of bed unaided is essential for…
Post Hospital Physiotherapy
Discover How Physiotherapy Helps Elderly Patients Recover After a Hospital Stay As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to injury and illness. Unfortunately, this reality often results in hospital stays for elderly individuals. However, the road to recovery doesn’t end once they are discharged from the hospital. Physiotherapy can…
Patient Physiotherapy Testimonial – Dennis’s Story
Dennis explains how the physiotherapy provided by Therapies on Thames helped during his rehabilitation and how much his life and mobility has improved since his treatment. “I live in Spain and last December I suffered a condition called temporal arthritis. This took a form of a horrendous headache followed by…
Outcome of our Care Home Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Service
John; 90 years old, his rehabilitation journey with Therapies on Thames Initial Assessment Following a long period in hospital, John was discharged to local care home as he was no longer able to continue living independently as he was before his admission. He had experienced limited therapeutic intervention in an…
Home Visit Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Therapies on Thames prides itself on supporting people with physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy programs either in their own home or in a care home. Following a fall at home over Christmas which left him with a back injury, a client was initially admitted to The Royal Berkshire Hospital and discharged…
Inpatient Rehabilitation Service
MD was transferred to Bridge House Rehabilitation center, from a similar setting offering rehabilitation care. MD had been discharged there from hospital with the aim of improving her mobility in order to return home, however, instead she had spent the entire 10 months in bed, completely immobile despite physio input….