Geriatric Physiotherapy in Karachi

• Joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility

• Common in knees, hips, spine, and hands

• Physiotherapy helps maintain joint function, reduce pain, and improve flexibility

• Weak, brittle bones prone to fractures
  
  

• Often seen in spine, hip, and wrist
  
  

• Focus on posture correction, balance training, and fall prevention

• Due to aging, muscle weakness, poor vision, or inner ear issues
  
  

• Can lead to serious injuries or loss of  independence
  
  

• Physiotherapy includes balance retraining, strength building, and coordination exercises

• Paralysis, coordination loss, and speech difficulties
  
  

• Elderly are at higher risk
  
  

• Physiotherapy aims to restore mobility, balance, and independence

• Often caused by wear and tear, posture issues, or arthritis

• Includes back pain, neck pain, or widespread musculoskeletal discomfort 

• May be due to years of strain or degenerative changes 

• Physiotherapy helps relieve pain through movement, posture correction, and gentle exercises

• Common surgeries: hip/knee replacements, spinal surgeries, fracture fixation
  
  

• Recovery may be slow due to age-related healing changes
  
  

• Physiotherapy focuses on pain relief, mobility restoration,  walking and functional independence

• Slowed movement, tremors, and postural instability
  
  

• Affects daily tasks like walking, dressing, and eating
  
  

• Physiotherapy works on gait training, posture, and reducing freezing episodes

• Cognitive decline affecting mobility, coordination, and daily functioning
  
  

• Can result in wandering, poor balance, and stiffness
  
  

• Physiotherapy improves motor function and safety while promoting physical activity

• Gradual loss of muscle mass and strength with age
  
  

• Causes fatigue, poor endurance, and mobility issues
  
  

• Focus on resistance exercises, mobility training, and functional tasks

• Common in aging, especially in women after menopause
  
  

• Affects bladder control, confidence and social activity
  
  

• Physiotherapy includes pelvic floor muscle training and bladder control techniques

Anyone experiencing mobility issues, chronic pain, joint stiffness, balance problems, or recovery after surgery or illness can benefit. It’s ideal for seniors looking to stay active, safe, and self-sufficient.

Physiotherapists assess balance, strength, and walking patterns to create customized exercise programs that improve stability, coordination, and confidence, significantly reducing the risk of falls.

Yes. Our Geriatric physiotherapy programs are carefully adapted to each individual’s health status, ensuring that exercises are safe, gentle, and effective even for those with multiple conditions.

Absolutely. Post-operative rehabilitation focuses on restoring joint mobility, improving strength, reducing pain, and ensuring a smooth return to daily activities.

Yes, Dr Sameer Physiotherapy Home Service offer home visits to ensure elderly patients who have difficulty traveling still receive expert care in a comfortable environment.

While physiotherapy mainly addresses physical issues, regular exercise and movement therapy can positively influence cognitive health, improving focus, mood, and overall mental wellbeing.