What K7 Physiotherapy offers Physiotherapy for the elderly, Physiotherapy for neurological problems and Musculoskeletal issues. K7 Physiotherapy provides specialist care and management of a wide range of conditions associated with aging.
We aim to improve quality of life and promote independence to allow older people to remain at home and enjoy life to the full. Sessions can be conducted at the individual’s own home, residential home, nursing home, or our clinic – wherever is more appropriate and comfortable for the individual. Physiotherapy is an interactive process that relies upon client participation to help manage a condition. We offer bespoke, individualised treatment plans with manageable goals intended to strengthen muscles and increase confidence with everyday activities.
Conditions we can help and problems we can solve (not exhaustive):
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pre- and post-operative
- Joint replacement
- Fracture
- Recovery following hospital stay
- Falls prevention
- Stroke and other neurological conditions
- Poor Balance and Mobility
As well as providing treatment for ailments, we offer advice on aids to improve mobility both inside and outside the home. We can help make day-to- day activities easier. For example, we can help with walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of bed.
Physiotherapy for Mobility Problems and Falls Mitigation
Mobility Problems
Physiotherapy for mobility problems is particularly aimed at people who have had a recent illness, infection, or hospital admission that has affected their walking. It focuses on assessments and interventions for adults (with or without an assistive device) who experience falls or have difficulty with gait, balance, or endurance. A geriatric assessment is part of the evaluation for older adults, and we assist in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, supporting individuals to achieve their goal.
Falls Mitigation
We can help reduce the risk of falling and fall-related injuries. We achieve this via a detailed personal assessment of health, medication, strength, balance, and walking. The assessments are conducted in the individual’s own environment. The assessment covers falls, near-misses, and fear of falling, medicine review, related medical history and previous tests, general health, heart and blood pressure check, detailed assessment of strength, balance and walking, and walking aid and footwear review. Following the assessment, it is usually possible to identify several factors that increase the individual’s risk of falling. We will then work with the individual and their GP to devise a plan to reduce those risks. The plan may include tests that can be done by a GP, including changes to medicines, changes to footwear or walking aid, and repeat eye tests with an optician, and it will almost certainly include a programme of strength and balance training with our registered exercise professionals.
Neurological Physiotherapy
The physiotherapists at K7 Physiotherapy have many years of experience working in neurological physiotherapy, treating a multitude of conditions, the most common being stroke, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. We provide treatment at home or in a clinic and provide a plan specific to the needs of the individual.
Stroke
We help individuals who have experienced stroke or brain injury to achieve their maximum functional potential. We specialise in hand and arm rehabilitation and getting individuals back on their feet. We also deal with neuropathic pain, sensory abnormalities, and perceptual defects. Regardless of when stroke was suffered by the individual, we have the capability to improve their quality of life.
Parkinson’s Disease
We can help people with Parkinson’s disease with issues related to limb stiffness, posture, and mobility. Our intervention helps minimise rapid decline in function and improve quality of life. We address many issues suffered by people with Parkinson’s and provide coaching on maintaining independence.
Multiple Sclerosis
We help individuals with multiple sclerosis maintain and improve functions by addressing issues such as spasticity, declining motor function, and sensory alteration. We build on whatever the patient currently can do, improving those abilities so that life is easier for them and independence can be maintained.
Our treatments can help people with a neurological condition achieve their personal goals of maximum fitness, function, and quality of life. Mobility in walking, climbing stairs, and physical transfer Hand and arm movement, such as grip strength, dexterity, eating, and drinking.
- Balance and coordination to prevent falls
- Stiffness and tightness in muscles
- Pain control
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
The hard work starts post-surgery, and we know how important it is to get it right. K7 Physiotherapy has the experience and expertise to guide the individual through all phases of rehabilitation, to achieve maximum recovery within the shortest possible timeframe. The individual’s personal goals become our focus.
We have the experience and expertise to offer guidance through all stages of rehabilitation. We commonly treat the following conditions; however, this list is not exhaustive:
- Joint replacement – hip, knee, shoulder
- Joint arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) – ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow
- Tendon repair – rotator cuff, hamstring, Achilles, quadriceps, patella tendon
- Ligament reconstruction – knee ACL, LCL, MCL, PCL, ankle, shoulder, elbow
- Spinal surgery – discectomy, laminectomy, fusion