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Immobility is a term used to describe a person’s inability to move. Immobility can increase health risks such as cardiovascular disease and deep vein thrombosis. Physiotherapists from Physio.co.uk can offer a service to help improve quality of life to those who are immobile.


Specialist MSK therapist assisting step assent practice to reduce clients mobility limitationsAbove: Specialist MSK therapist assisting step assent practice to reduce clients mobility limitations



What are the causes of immobility?



Immobility can be due to a number of reasons which can be psychologically or physically triggered. Some of the common reasons for immobility are:

How can Physiotherapy help?



Physiotherapy can offer a coaching strategy for those who have psychological issues related to mobility. Whereas with those who have physical conditions where mobility is restricted or unable then the following can help:
  • Maintenance of joint integrity
  • Muscle length maintenance
  • Positional advice (pressure sore prevention)
  • Equipment advice (hoists, beds)
  • Bed exercises
  • Manual handling advice
  • Improve quality of life



Monitouring lower limb mobility using a goniometerAbove: Monitouring lower limb mobility using a goniometer



What types of Physiotherapy Treatments can be expected for immobility?



Dependent upon the reason for immobility and the clients ability will depend which treatment techniques can be used. Some of the treatments include:
  • Coaching and encouragement strategies
  • Goal setting
  • Passive range of movement
  • Active range of movement
  • Active assisted range of movement
  • Bed exercise
  • Manual handling training



Orthotic to prevent the immobility of the ankle from limiting the clients normal movementAbove: Orthotic to prevent the immobility of the ankle from limiting the clients normal movement



Summary



Immobility can lead to deterioration in a person’s health. With the treatment and advice from an experienced Physiotherapist from Physio.co.uk maintenance and improvements can be made with client compliance. The health of the carers can also benefit from the physiotherapist’s input from manual handling technique training. Please contact us or call 0330 088 7800 to arrange an appointment.


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