The Most Common Needs for Physio in The Elderly

As we get older our bodies suffer more and more from wear and tear. Years of working and leading an active life can begin to take its toll giving you aches and pains all over. Physiotherapy is a good way to relieve and lessen some of these every day aches, allowing elderly patients to continue leading an active lifestyle.

But sometimes old age can bring more than just the aches and pains of a body well used. Elderly citizens often find themselves suffering from arthritis, the stiffening of the joints. This can be extremely painful at times and increasingly demobilising as time goes on. Age is a key factor when considering the likelihood of developing a form of arthritis making a common problem for elderly people.

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Was the Mayweather win as a result of Pacqiao’s damaged shoulder?

The boxing world felt a recent upset recently when Manny Pacqiao lost by unanimous decision to Floyd Mayweather.  Many believe Mayweather’s victory would not have happened had it not been for Pacqiao’s torn rotator cuff, which has now, according to reports been successfully completed and will be followed up with intense physical and physiotherapy. It is not clear when he will be ready to return to the ring, but reports predict around a 9-12 month break for the fighter.

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