Physiotherapy in Geriatrics

Definition of Geriatrics. Types of Aging process and associated changes. Muscles. Bones/Joints. Nervous System Cardiovascular/Respiratory Skin, etc. Developmental Theory of Ageing. Buhler theory. Peck’s theory. David theory. Incontinence and Constipation in the Elderly; Hazards associated with the elderly. Assessment of the Elderly. Disease common in the elderly. Cardiovascular. CNS Pneumonia. Etc. Eye disease. Hearing disorders. Musculo- skeletal disorders. Fractures. Parkinsonism. Mental confusion and dementia. Care of the elderly and the role of physiotherapy in geriatrics.