Adult Rehabilitation

Most senior or older adult suffer from age related pain conditions such as Osteoarthritis and Arthritis. The disease can affect the articular cartilage. The entire joint may be affected as it advances. Pain due to Osteoarthritis can be found in many joints of the body, but is commonly found in weight bearing joints such as hips and knees creating weakness and pain.

What is Adult Rehabilitation? 

Adult Rehabilitation consist of comprehensive complementary therapies to alter the progressive pathological cascade. Early intervention may not alter the rate of cartilage damage but may help to maintain the integrity of the joint capsule, ligament, muscles and tendon structures. We combine evidence-based therapies to help older adults:

• Advanced Body Work
• Mind-Body Medicine 
• Acupressure Therapy
• Exercise Therapy - progressive strengthening
• Posture Therapy
• Nutritional Therapy -Biocell (chondrotin,glucosamine hyaluronic acid supplement)

Studies shown that 1200mg of chondrotin,1,500mg glucosamine (Drovanti et al, 1980, Vaz.,1982) ,Hyaluronic acid (Balazs and Denlinger,1993)  have shown positive results on joint function and reduce pain. Hyaluronic acid found to be effective as naproxen therapy with fewer side effects.

 Benefits of Adult Rehabilitation

• Reduce impairment and improve function
• Increase range of motion, strength
• Facilitate daily activities
• Protect the joints from further damage through reduce stress
• Improve posture and improve bio mechanics
• Prevent disabilities and poor health