October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual campaign led by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy. This year, the APTA selected the theme “Choose PT” to encourage people to choose physical therapy as a way to improve mobility, manage pain, recover from injury, and prevent […]
Ask the Experts: What to Expect in Post-Hospital Rehabilitation
After being discharged from the hospital due to an illness, injury, or elective surgery, many older adults are referred by their doctor to an inpatient senior rehabilitation facility, where they receive therapy services and medical care before returning home. But many times, older adults and their families feel intimidated or overwhelmed at the prospect of […]
Finding the Right Senior Rehab Care
If you’re researching senior rehab care for yourself or a loved one, you may have questions about your options. Typically, rehabilitation services can be provided through outpatient care, inpatient care, and at-home care, with many senior rehabilitation centers offering a combination of these services. With so many choices for rehab care, it’s important to what […]
National Physical Therapy Month: How Physical Therapy Helps Seniors Stay Independent
National Physical Therapy Month is an annual commemoration held in October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). During this month, the APTA recognizes the importance of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Physical therapy can make all the difference for older adults. After a major surgery […]
How Short Term Senior Rehabilitation is Helping Stroke Patients
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly three-quarters of all stroke patients are adults over the age of 65. Experiencing a stroke can drastically alter a person’s daily life, often impacting their vision, speech, and mobility. […]
