You might benefit from physiotherapy for older people if you notice:
If daily tasks are becoming harder, like walking longer distances or keeping your balance, you’re not alone. Changes in strength, mobility, and joint flexibility are common with age, but they don’t have to slow you down.
At West Henday Physical Therapy, we provide Geriatric Physiotherapy in Edmonton that supports your ability to stay active, safe, and independent for as long as possible. Whether you’re managing stiffness, recovering from a fall, or just want to feel steadier on your feet, we’re here to help you move forward—one step at a time.
Our team works with you to identify what’s holding you back and build a safe, steady plan that helps you move better without overdoing it.
Geriatric physiotherapy is a form of physical therapy focused on helping older adults maintain or regain their ability to move safely and comfortably. It addresses age-related changes in strength, joint health, balance, and coordination that can make everyday tasks more difficult.
This form of care is tailored for individuals who may be:
We also work with active older adults who want to:
Whether you’re in your 60s, 70s, 80s or beyond, our goal is to help you stay active safely and enjoy doing the things you love.
Unlike general physiotherapy, geriatric physiotherapy is paced more gently, with techniques chosen to meet the unique needs of aging bodies, so you can move more freely, with confidence and less discomfort.
Our Geriatric Physiotherapy in Edmonton supports older adults dealing with a wide range of age-related conditions. Whether you’re recovering, managing chronic symptoms, or working to stay active, we’re here to help with:
Includes unsteadiness, fear of falling, or recent falls that have reduced your confidence or mobility.
We help manage pain and stiffness in the knees, hips, shoulders, and spine with joint-friendly movement strategies and strength-building.
This includes rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement, spinal procedures, or fracture repairs. We help restore function and independence at your pace.
Focused exercises to improve balance, walking coordination, and mobility in conditions like Parkinson’s or after a stroke.
Targeted strengthening to rebuild muscle mass, improve endurance, and support daily function.
If you’ve lost strength or stamina due to illness, bed rest, or inactivity, we create a gentle, progressive plan to rebuild your baseline.
We use movement, manual therapy, and positioning strategies to improve comfort and flexibility.
We assess your movement and walking patterns and help you use mobility aids more efficiently and safely.
At West Henday Physical Therapy, we tailor every session to your goals, comfort, and ability level. Our focus is to help you move with greater ease, reduce pain, and regain confidence in your daily activities. Your plan may include:
We use low-impact resistance tools like bands, light weights, or bodyweight movements to help rebuild muscle strength, especially in the legs, hips, and arms, where weakness often leads to falls or instability.
Through stretching and guided motion, we help reduce joint stiffness and improve the way you move during everyday activities, like reaching, bending, or getting out of bed.
We focus on single-leg stability, surface transitions, and real-world scenarios to help prevent falls and build steady, confident movement in and out of your home.
A stronger core helps with balance, walking, and even breathing. We focus on postural exercises that support upright positioning and reduce pressure on your joints.
We assess and correct your walking patterns, help with cane or walker use, and work on steps, turns, and uneven surfaces to improve safety and stride consistency.
We integrate breath training and pacing techniques that allow you to stay active for a longer period without tiring quickly, especially useful for managing shortness of breath or fatigue.
We teach safe techniques for getting in and out of bed, standing up from chairs, and other common transitions that can become harder with age or after illness.
Gentle hands-on techniques are used to ease tight muscles, increase joint range, and improve circulation, especially after periods of inactivity or hospitalization.
We practice real-world activities—like doing laundry, reaching shelves, or navigating curbs—to help you feel confident in your daily environment.
At West Henday Physical Therapy, we understand that aging isn’t about chasing youth—it’s about protecting the freedom to do what matters most to you, comfortably and confidently.
That might mean:
Our approach to Geriatric Physiotherapy in Edmonton is about helping you stay active in the ways that are meaningful to you. No pressure to push beyond your limits—just guidance, support, and thoughtful treatment to help you feel steady, strong, and in control.
Every session is personal. Every plan is built for your pace. And every small gain is a step toward living life on your terms.
At West Henday Physical Therapy, we believe staying active doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our approach to physiotherapy for older people is calm, personal, and focused on helping you build strength, improve mobility, and feel better in your body, at any stage of life.
Book your assessment today and take the next step toward moving confidently, comfortably, and with purpose.
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