June is Age Without Apology Month
Did you know that June is National Age Without Apology Month? This month, we think about how we can think positively about aging. So often, the media create a negative story around aging; whether that’s skin care brands promoting products to make your skin look younger, or implying activities are only for younger people. This […]
Occupational Therapy and Managing at Home
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are experts at helping you to manage around the home. They work with people who would like to become more independent following an illness or operation. This can be anything from gardening, to cooking, to getting washed and dressed. What an Occupational Therapist Does During an assessment, an OT will talk to […]
What to Expect from a Physiotherapy Assessment
Many people are unsure about what to expect from a Physiotherapy appointment. They may have only seen Physiotherapists on TV, or only briefly in hospital. In this post, we will explain what to expect from your first Physiotherapy assessment, and how this will help you work towards your goals. Before the Assessment When you approach […]
What is Osteoarthritis and How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Symptoms Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common form of arthritis. It causes joints to become stiff and painful. You may also notice that your joints are swollen or tender to touch. Joints may also make a clicking noise when you move them. The intensity of these symptoms varies a lot between people. Some people […]
Occupational Therapy and Preventing Falls
As we get older, we become more at risk of falling. In fact, according to Age UK, 1/3 of over 65s have had a fall in the last year and 1/2 of people of 80. There are lots of reasons why someone may be at risk of falling, and you can find more information here. […]
How to Start Getting Active
As we get older, it can be tempting to become less active. However, research shows us that keeping active, or returning to activity, can really improve your quality of life. As your body ages, you can feel as though your slowing down, and not as strong as you were. Often people will have multiple health […]
Physiotherapy to Improve Mobility
Physiotherapy for Mobility People often think that Physiotherapists only work with athletes. However, people of any age and ability can benefit from support from a Physio. At Severn Physiotherapy, we specialise in supporting people improve their mobility, giving them the confidence to move around and do the things they want to do. Physiotherapy can […]
British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting
The Autumn conference is tomorrow for the British Geriatric Society. Covering topics in elderly care, elderly medicine, rehabilitation and more. Severn Physiotherapy have been invited to deliver a short presentation covering our service and how we can support the NHS to deliver better community rehabilitation for older people in the UK. NHS waiting […]
Physiotherapy After a Hospital Stay
Physiotherapy After a Hospital Stay After a long stay in hospital, many older people find they are not as mobile as they were prior to their admission. This is sometimes referred to as “post hospital syndrome”. Physiotherapy can help people to regain confidence and mobility to manage at home, or in a new setting. At […]
Physiotherapy at Home
Physiotherapy at Home People often think of physiotherapy as something you can only get in a clinic. But did you know you can also have physiotherapy at home? In fact, for many conditions, it can actually help you to get a better outcome from your treatment. Who is home visit physiotherapy for? The short answer […]
