Physical Therapy for Deconditioning

Deconditioning is a process that can happen after a serious bout of inactivity, or bedrest. It can result in functional losses, both in mental status and physical ability. It is frequently seen with the elderly after a period of hospitalization. The resultant loss in muscle mass and strength can have serious repercussions, leading to falls and increased frailty and immobility. Without proper treatment after hospitalization, patients can fall into a vicious cycle of hospitalization, discharge, and readmittance. 

Numerous studies have shown that physical therapy and exercise in older adults can increase mobility, decrease risk of falls, and even increase bone mineral density. 

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we offer a variety of physical and occupational therapy services to help improve your independence and ability to take part in everyday activities. With modalities such as: 

• Targeted exercises and stretches 
• Hands on therapy 
• Ultrasound technology 
• Balance work 
• Gait analysis and training 

Physical therapists can help relieve the pain and other symptoms related to deconditioning and help the patient regain their strength and mobility. They will work with the patient one-on-one to create a custom treatment plan to treat their specific symptoms. Our occupational therapists can also provide services like home safety assessments, and aid in the patients transition into using certain assistive devices, to keep the patient safe in the vulnerable time after a hospital stay. 

Muscle mass and strength tend to decrease with age, and this becomes even more pronounced in elderly that are deconditioned. After an injury, hospital stay, or period of bedrest, it’s important to get proper care after to facilitate recovery. Our physical and occupational therapist can help. If you would like to find out more about the treatments we offer, or to get scheduled with one of our physical or occupational therapists, give us a call today!

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021  Tel. (516) 829.0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420.2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367.1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243.0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005  Tel. (516) 344.0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224.8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992.2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580.0125

Bay Shore: 1470 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore NY, 11706 Tel:(631)-446.1480

Amityville: 565 Albany Ave Amityville NY, 11701 Tel:(631)-532.0906

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): Tel: (516) 829.0030 

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.