Geriatric Physiotherapy in Barrhaven, Ottawa
Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on arthritis care, mobility, balance and strength to help maintain independence and quality of life for older adults.
What Is Geriatric Physiotherapy?
Geriatric physiotherapy focuses on arthritis care, mobility, balance and strength to help maintain independence and quality of life for older adults.
How Geriatric Physiotherapy May Support Your Rehabilitation
This treatment is selected only when it fits your assessment, goals and overall rehabilitation plan.
- Improve strength, walking and everyday mobility
- Address balance concerns and fall risk
- Support recovery after illness, hospitalization or surgery
- Maintain confidence and independence with daily tasks
How We Adapt Physiotherapy for Older Adults
- Fall-risk and balance assessment
- Strength and mobility exercise adapted for older adults
- Gait and functional movement training
- Arthritis and joint-focused management strategies
Conditions This Treatment May Be Used For
Your assessment determines whether this treatment is appropriate. It may be considered for selected presentations such as:
What to Expect During Your Appointment
We assess mobility, balance, strength and any concerns affecting daily independence.
Findings are explained in plain terms, along with what may be contributing.
Treatment is paced appropriately and may include hands-on care and guided exercise.
The plan is adjusted to support safety and confidence with everyday activity.
Building Confidence Between Visits
Exercises are matched to your current ability and can be progressed gradually. When appropriate, a family member or support person can be involved so mobility and home strategies are easier to carry over safely.
Is This Treatment Right for Me?
Suitability, frequency and whether this treatment is combined with other care depend on your assessment, health history, goals, preferences and response. Your physiotherapist will explain the reasoning before including it in your plan.
Geriatric Physiotherapy FAQ
What is geriatric physiotherapy?
It is physiotherapy adapted to the needs of older adults, with emphasis on mobility, strength, balance, function and maintaining independence.
Can physiotherapy help with balance?
Yes. Assessment can identify strength, sensory, mobility and task-related factors that may contribute to balance difficulty and guide an individualized program.
Do I have to be very fit to start?
No. Exercises can begin at your current ability level and progress gradually.
Can physiotherapy help after a hospital stay?
It may help rebuild strength, walking tolerance and confidence after illness or hospitalization, depending on your medical status.
Can a family member attend?
Usually, yes, when the patient wants them involved. A support person can sometimes help with goals, home strategies and continuity.
Other Services That May Be Part of Your Plan
Your care plan may combine or sequence services when they are appropriate for your presentation and goals.