Physical Therapy & Older Adults | Elderly Physical Therapy | Tyler, Texas

As individuals age, the body begins to become tired and worn down and injuries and chronic illnesses become more common. Every year, countless seniors in the Tyler, Texas area visit the emergency room or their physician’s office following an injury or from ongoing symptoms of a health condition. Senior safety and health is very important for both the elderly adult and their loved ones. One of the best ways older adults can keep their body mobile and healthy is with an elderly physical therapy program. The pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler specialize in a wide number of prevention and treatment options for injuries, pain and disability, including physical therapy in older adults. 

Physical therapy and older adults go hand-in-hand. PT can help seniors retain their independence, restore and improve body mobility and functionality and reduce pain and discomfort associated with an injury, illness or chronic condition. 

How can elderly physical therapy assist with the two most common injuries that impact seniors? Read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

Physical therapy in older adults utilizes a variety of strength training, stretching, walking and range of motion (ROM) exercises. This combination can help alleviate the painful symptoms of arthritis, as well as ease chronic pain, back pain, neck pain and joint pain. 

Physical therapy in older adults can help improve balance, flexibility, posture and strength, as well as help the body recover from an injury. If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and would like to learn more about elderly physical therapy, please contact the pain management office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.