[How useful is physical therapy in old age?].
Physical therapy is the most important element of naturopathy. In old age conditions accumulate that can be readily treated with physical therapy. It is possible to save on simultaneous drug treatment, and the risk of side effects can be reduced. The prescription of physical therapy in old age should not be regarded as restrictive.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D064797:Physical Conditioning, Human / Q000379:methods*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D016896:Treatment Outcome