No matter your age, there is always time to improve your physical health and well-being. If you are over 50, you have the advantage of maturity and experience and can better understand what activities will benefit you. Exercise at this age can be incredibly beneficial and help slow the aging process, especially with guidance from an orthopedic physiotherapist. Here are the ways they can help:
Natural Treatments
They offer treatments that do not involve any medical intervention or medications to help address a variety of medical issues by:
- Rebalancing and realigning various body systems.
- Take a holistic approach to deal with the underlying factors contributing to illness and injury.
- Minimizing your dependence on procedures or medications that may be necessary.
Wear and Tear Management
As we get older, our bodies don't work as well as they used to. We can't avoid aging, but taking care of ourselves and getting the right help and support can help us stay active and healthy even as we get older. Orthopedic physiotherapists are here to help through:
- Staying motivated and dedicated to achieving your fitness and sports goals.
- Personal guidance to make your body strong and fit enough to manage the extra stress.
- Natural coping solutions that could lessen the intensity of any discomfort so you can still benefit from physical activity if you're having any kind of aches and pains, like joint pain, neck soreness, backache, or muscle tightness.
- Exercising. Inactivity can lead to age-related issues with our bones and joints. Physical activity can help decrease the deterioration of our bones and joints, as it can help build strength in our bones, increase our muscle mass and improve our balance and how well our joints move.
Strength and Mobility Training
As we age, we should be more mindful of the risk of falls. Statistics show that 28 percent of adults ages 65 and older fall, resulting in over 32,000 deaths in America. To reduce the chances of a fall, we should focus on strengthening our muscles and bones while improving our balance and stability. This will help to protect us from the potential danger of a fall.
Regular physical activity can help to decrease the possibility of falls in seniors by 23 percent! It is suggested that older adults partake in various physical exercises and stay active for at least thirty minutes daily.
At this point, you could feel discomfort in your neck, lower back, and knees and wonder if it's even possible to do any physical activity. However, these aches and pains can be caused by a lack of strength and suppleness. This could be due to tight or weak muscles, limited blood circulation, and a lack of movement. Physiotherapy can help by improving blood flow, building strength, and providing flexibility. Ultimately, getting some exercise can help alleviate your pain.
In Closing
Having a physiotherapist to help you with your fitness goals is important because they can provide personalized guidance to help you reach your goals. Through an initial assessment, they can determine any areas of pain, discomfort, or any other concerns you may have. With this information, they can create a plan to help you reduce pain and discomfort while working towards your goals.
Achieve Peak Physical Health with Whitehorse Physiotherapy
Our facility specializes in Orthopaedics, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, IMS, and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. We are committed to helping you recover quickly and efficiently, so you can return to your daily activities with minimal disruption. Consult with our orthopedic physiotherapist today, call 667-2138 or book online through our website!
