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 […]
Recondition The Nation
Recondition the Nation is a campaign introduced by Dr Amit Arora. Dr Amit Arora is a consultant geriatrician in the North Midlands. He promotes movement among our older generation so they can remain active, independent and mobile. This not only improves outcomes, but can also prevent falls and long stays in hospital, with better mental […]
Balance – a matter of life and death
Balance – a matter of life and death. The British Journal of Sports Medicine published the results of a decade-long study involving more than 1,700 middle-aged participants, which concluded that an inability to balance was associated with an almost twofold increase in risk of death. This sounds frightening but we can do something about it! […]
Consider private rehab for older people
Consider private rehab for older people. Older people in Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Taunton currently have to wait months for free rehab/physiotherapy. Unfortunately this is also a demographic which is more likely to suffer from frailty, which means it is more difficult to recover from illness such as a urinary tract infection, falls […]
Welcome Holly Rehabilitation Physiotherapist
Welcome Holly Rehabilitation Physiotherapist. After qualifying from Cardiff University in 2018, Holly Bluck has worked in a variety of settings, including Bristol Royal Infirmary, South Bristol Community Hospital and within the community in North Somerset. After developing an interest in working with older adults with complex needs, Holly became the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist within a […]
