b'| HEALTH | GettingOLDER&Staying HEALTHY5 Reasons why physical therapy is beneficial in your 40s, 50s and 60s.by james gillF or some of us getting older definitely has its4.Reduce or eliminate paindrawbacks. We are not as agile as we were in ourOsteopaths use many modalities such as joint mobilisation, 20s and those occasional aches and pains seem tosoft tissue massage, exercise rehabilitation, taping and be creeping in a bit more frequently than we wouldmedical acupuncture to help restore function to joints and like. Sometimes injury, reduced mobility or even amuscles which are causing pain and immobility. Reduced or frustration over the dependance of pills and medication toeliminated pain can help you maintain everyday activities keep us moving can have an impact on our quality of life. and your osteopath can also help to prevent pain fromBut it doesnt have to be that way! Making physical therapy,returning by improving, mobility, strength, balance and such as osteopathy, part of your routine can help removeconfidence.that frustration and help you to lead a better life whether you are in work, participating in sport and exercise or even just5.Avoid surgeryplaying with your children or grandchildren. Some injuries and conditions may need surgery. However if osteopathy and physical therapy can help you to improve 1.Improve mobility mobility, improve balance, prevent falls, improve and prevent Physical therapy, such as osteopathy, can help if you aresports injuries and reduce or eliminate pain then surgery having issues with standing, moving and walking. Individualmay not be needed. If surgery is unavoidable, being stronger plans of care are tailored to a persons needs, but may includeand fitter can help you to recover quicker post surgery. direct hands on treatment such as soft tissue massage,Therefore pre-surgery physical therapy focusing on exercise joint mobilisation, stretching, strengthening exercise andmay also be beneficial.rehabilitation. The overall results will help you gain back lost mobility from injury or even improve mobility by an extra 10- The team of osteopaths at Bodytonic Clinic are on hand to 30% enabling you to achieve daily activities that would haveanswer any questions that you may have regarding the pain been a problem before. of care that you require. 2.Improve balance and prevent falls Each plan of care is tailored to individual needs focusing Physical therapy can help improve co-ordination throughon the goals and outcomes that each individual is looking rehabilitation exercises helping you to become more stablefor. Whether its being able to play with your grandchildren, when standing and walking. Improving injuries through directgetting back into the sport you love or even improving the treatment can also help to achieve this as well. Dizzinessquality of life that a low back problem is reducing then your and more specifically vertigo can be helped through usinglocal osteopath is on hand and able to help.manoeuvre to help restore proper vestibular function. Falls themselves can have a severe knock on confidence making future activity a difficult challenge. Therapists can also helpto restore confidence by advising walking aids and lifestyle changes.BODYTONIC CLINIC3.Recover from or prevent a sports injury 10-11 Dock OfficesDifferent sports can produce different injuries and osteopathsSurrey Quays Roadare well equipped to address these (such as muscle strainsSE16 2XUand joint sprains). Getting you back to your sport as quicklyand other clinics in Stratford and Wappingas possible will allow you to continue a healthy and mobilet: 0203 606 0490lifestyle. w: bodytonicclinic.co.ukTHE RIVER MAGAZINE|Autumn 201915'