Physiotherapy in geriatric rehabilitation
There are many things involved With the rehabilitation Of geriatric patients; the speech therapist, the chiropodist, the orthopaedic surgeon, the physical medicine consultant, the porters, the ward maids, of these people can have an excellent effect. We physiotherapist in Bangalore work extremely closely With the occupational therapists Without whom our task would be made that much more difficult and who complement our work. Role of Geriatrician The geriatrician is the co-ordinator Of all our efforts and his are the hands Which hold the reins for our guidance. Much of our rehabilitation would be wasted if we weren't on good terms with or didn't work on the same lines as the nurses. It is infuriating to ascertain nurses lifting a patient out of bed, When we have spent an extended time teaching her to try to to it herself. The ultimate aims Of geriatric rehabili...