Geriatric Physiotherapy: Enhancing Quality of Life and Independence
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: Aug 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: Aug 29, 2025 / Published Date: Aug 29, 2025
Citation: Martinez DR (2025) Geriatric Physiotherapy: Enhancing Quality of Life and Independence. jnp 15: 857.DOI: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000857
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Rosa Martinez This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permitsunrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Geriatric physiotherapy is vital for enhancing the quality of life in older adults by addressing age-related physical decline. It
focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, preventing falls, and promoting functional independence through tailored exercise
programs, manual therapy, and health education. Key areas of intervention include fall prevention, chronic pain management,
post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological condition management, cardiorespiratory health, osteoarthritis treatment, and addressing
cognitive/perceptual impairments. Interventions also target sarcopenia and frailty, emphasizing resistance training and personalized
exercise plans to improve strength, balance, and endurance, ultimately enhancing resilience and reducing adverse health outcomes.
