{"id":9682,"date":"2022-06-23T03:19:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T07:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0868441439.nxcli.net\/geriatric-pt\/"},"modified":"2023-05-19T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T14:28:16","slug":"geriatric-pt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainstreetpt.net\/bethesda-physical-therapy\/pt-clinic-treatments\/geriatric-pt\/","title":{"rendered":"Geriatric PT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our body mechanics go through many changes as we age and grow. The way we function at 25 is different from the way we function at 50, and the way we function at 50 is different from the way we function at 80. Injuries, ailments, and general \u201cwear and tear\u201d take quite the toll on the human body as it goes through life. At Bethesda Physical Therapy<\/a><\/strong>, we offer geriatric physical therapy in order to assess and treat the discomfort that many seniors tend to feel, due to the physical conditions that come with age. To learn more about how you or a loved one may benefit from geriatric physical therapy, contact our Bethesda and Kensington, MD physical therapy office today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What exactly is geriatric physical therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Geriatric physical therapy has been recognized as a specialty focus within the physical therapy field since 1989. It generally focuses on older adults, aged approximately between 65-90. It acts as an umbrella term, as it can be used to describe treatment for a broad range of issues that people tend to face as they age. Some common issues treated through geriatric physical therapy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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