Physiotherapy to Care Home Residents in London
Bringing One-To-One Physiotherapy to Care Home Residents
How Can Physiotherapy Services in Care Homes Help Residents?
Physiotherapy in care homes plays a crucial role in helping residents stay as mobile, safe, and independent as possible, regardless of their level of ability. Through gentle, customised exercises, it can improve posture, boost strength, help prevent cognitive decline, and create better balance, all of which help reduce the risk of falls and other related injuries.
It’s also vital for managing long-term conditions such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and assisting with recovery from stroke. Regular movement can play a role in easing stiffness, boosting circulation, keeping the respiratory and digestive systems operating well and helping with everyday tasks like walking, transferring, or being able to sit up comfortably.
But the benefits go far beyond just physical health. Physiotherapy can create a sense of routine, improve mood, and build up a resident’s confidence level. It can help them become more engaged with their surroundings and feel more in control of their day-to-day activities.
Who Can Benefit from a Care Home Physiotherapy Service?
Physiotherapy in care homes can be beneficial for any resident, from those who want an accessible way to stay active to those who need support recovering safely from surgery or an injury. Many care home residents find physiotherapy to be a fantastic fit in supporting their desire to move with greater ease and a higher level of comfort. It’s a flexible and gentle approach to mobility that can be adapted to suit a wide range of needs.
Physiotherapy can be especially beneficial for residents who:
- Have reduced mobility or balance issues
- Are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
- Live with chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, arthritis or Parkinson’s
- Experience feelings of general frailty or low confidence with movement
However, physiotherapy in care homes isn’t the right fit for everyone. This service isn’t suitable for residents who require urgent medical care or are under hospital supervision. It’s also important that residents are medically cleared to begin physical activity before starting any physiotherapy.
If you’re unsure whether a resident is ready, we’re more than happy to speak with your care team or family members to offer our guidance and support.
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The Role of a Physiotherapy in a Care Home Setting
Physiotherapy in care homes goes far beyond just providing exercises. Instead, it’s about providing meaningful, routine support that helps residents feel stronger, safer, and more in control of their movement.
An expert team of physios, like those at Physit can also complement your full-time care staff. We can help alleviate some of the burden of care that comes with residents who are less mobile and require additional hands-on support, particularly when recovering from an injury or illness.
During each visit, the physiotherapist carries out a personal assessment to understand the resident’s changing level of abilities, needs, and goals. From there, they’ll create a customised programme that might include gentle strength-building exercises, mobility & manual handling training and posture support. We can also help with movements such as transferring from a bed to a chair or having a greater level of confidence when walking with aids.
Our physios also provide guidance for care staff and family members. We can help them understand different techniques for safer movement and how to help residents in ways that protect both their comfort and dignity. We work closely with the care team to ensure the therapy fits naturally into the resident’s routine.
Why Choose Physit for Your Care Home?
When it comes to the best possible physiotherapy in care homes, the right approach makes all the difference. At Physit, our practitioners are not only highly skilled but also highly experienced in working with older populations, neurological conditions, falls and falls prevention, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative recovery. We take pride in consistently delivering care that is respectful, calm, and reassuring. We always put the residents’ comfort and dignity first.
We also understand that care homes have their own routines and rhythms. That’s why we work closely with the staff to ensure all of our sessions are well-timed, and are never disruptive. By offering one-to-one therapy in a familiar setting, we help reduce the risk of anxiety, confusion, or unnecessary hospital visits.
With Physit, you can expect:
- Personalised care that is tailored to each resident’s needs
- Clear, friendly communication with both staff and families
- Help with balance, strength, and falls prevention
- Continuity of care from familiar faces
- A gentle, evidence-based approach to movement and wellbeing
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the benefits of physiotherapy in care homes?
It helps residents keep mobile, manage their pain, and maintain both their strength and balance, all within the comfort of their familiar environment. It also plays a crucial role in reducing falls, preventing injuries, promoting faster recovery from injuries or surgery, and contributing to overall well-being.
2. How often should care home residents have physiotherapy?
That depends on the individual’s health, mobility, and goals. Many residents benefit from daily, weekly or fortnightly sessions. We’ll always create a plan that fits their needs and we will adjust it over time as those needs change.
3. Can family members be involved in the physiotherapy plan?
Absolutely. We welcome family input and are happy to keep everyone updated. It can be highly reassuring and helpful for residents to feel supported by family and familiar faces along the way.
Bring Trusted Physiotherapy to Your Care Home
If you’re looking for gentle, personalised assistance that fits into the rhythm of your care home, we’d love to help. Physit brings high-quality, one-to-one physiotherapy in care homes, with an easy, friendly approach that helps residents feel safe, understood, and completely supported.
Whether it’s improving mobility, preventing falls, or simply helping someone feel a greater level of confidence getting out of their chair, our physiotherapists work closely with both residents and care staff to make sure every session is meaningful and practical. We provide thoughtful care that meets each person right where they are.
