Dementia is a neurological condition in which chronic progressive degeneration of the brain may cause certain problems and affect the abilities of an individual such as:-
- Ability to memorize
- The ability of thinking and interpreting
- Reduction in IQ level
- Calculations
- The ability of decision making
- Independence to do the activity of daily living
- Balance and Coordination
- Anxiety and depression are commonly seen
- Difficulty in communicating their thoughts
- Increased stiffness in the body due to anxiety and fear.
- A constant fear of falling
- Gait patterns; and many more.
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Role of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is known to play a vital role with patients with dementia as it may improve the quality of living of the patient with various techniques.
The physiotherapist at once does a personalized assessment of the patient about all the problems they have been facing (chief complaints), from how long (acute or chronic), the severity of the problem, etc. They then make an observation of the patient and prepare a personalized protocol of treatment for the individual.
Physiotherapy Treatment
Ideal physiotherapy treatment may include the following:-
- Reducing any sort of pain ; if present
- Works on the stiffness of the body
- Promote the functional ability of the patient
- Reduces the risks of falling of the patient
- Stretching exercises of the muscles.
- Positioning and transfer practice of the patient.
- Balancing and coordination exercises
- Cognition exercises
- Mirror and biofeedback therapy
- Parallel bars therapy
- Mobility and ambulation of the patient with or without assistive devices
- Cardiorespiratory management
- Psychological support
- Motivation to the patient.
Along with physiotherapy, it is always advised to refer a speech therapist if a patient faces problems in speech generation or interpretation and Cognitive Behavioural therapy to monitor and treat the moods and behavior of the patient. At Dr. Nasir Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, we can assure you better dementia treatment in vikaspuri janakpuri uttam nagar dwarka najafgarh.