Has the months of self isolating resulted in lack of energy and mobility? Have you noticed mood changes and depression? You aren’t alone! Many people during the pandemic have noticed depression, weakness, decreased energy, less mobility and increased falls. This is why physical therapy is so crucial to getting you back to your optimum state and increasing your energy output!
Feel free to contact our highly trained physical therapist at First State Rehab at Home.
A year full of challenges
With decreased amounts of movement and exercise it is easy for people to start feeling less motivated and lethargic. More importantly, reduced movement leads to decreased stamina, strength, less mobility and greater chances of falls. Many who self isolated have also experienced depression and mood swings.
The solution – in home physical therapy
- Our physical therapists work with clients in their home and witness the specific challenges they are experiencing. We make recommendations and implement treatment plans that work to directly address those problem areas. The goal is to increase strength and get clients back to their optimum level!
- One of the first things we evaluate is mobility. Many individuals have lost a lot of mobility over the past year. This greatly impacts their ability to live a normal comfortable life. More importantly, there is greater risks for falls and serious injuries. During treatment sessions we work closely with our clients to focus on areas they struggle with the most and increase safety while at home.
- Increasing strength allows individuals to move better and safer. Many daily activities we perform everyday requires it. Whether it is getting up from a seated position or moving around in the house, it all requires a certain degree of strength. After we evaluated our client’s movement pattern and strength capability, we can determine the best treatment plan.
- One of the first things we lose when we decrease our activity is stamina. Our heart has to be actively engaged and trained. The only way we do that is through naturally working and straining the heart muscle through exercise. As your in home physical therapist progresses you through different exercises and routines, your stamina will gradually increase. This will help activities from being as difficult and work on improving overall health.
- “Not only can exercise help in treating depression, it can also prevent people from becoming depressed again.” (Better Living). Physical therapy can help long term effects and depression. As clients get stronger and more physical, their ability to stay active and healthy increases. Thus, improving mental health.
Conclusion
This past year has been difficult for our seniors. Many have experienced a lack of energy and other effects, but in-home physical therapy is here to help! To learn more about the benefits of in-home physical therapy, call us today! 302-304-9729. You can also fill out our contact form. We would be happy to answer any questions. We see clients in New Castle County DE, Kent County DE and Delaware County PA.
In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, we serve Glen Mills, Boothwyn, Chester, Media, Newtown Square, Garnet Valley, Concordville, Aston, Broomall, Springfield, just to name a few.
