Some Americans in their late 50s and 60s are receiving increased attention from people holding physical therapy jobs as they continue aging and enduring the physical challenges associated with growing older, according to The Courier-Journal.
Members of the generation of baby boomers in Northern Kentucky had assessments offered to them via email by physical therapy practices. Sixty-one year old Karen Fitch of Louisville extolled the virtues of her assessment, noting how pleased she was to learn of the large amount of flexibility in her legs.
"Physical therapists are perfect individuals to assess them and make them understand where their limitations are and show them ways in which they can continue to be extremely active and fit without injuring themselves," physical therapist Terry Brown with Pro.Active Therapy told the news source.
Physical therapists are able to establish programs that their clients may follow so that they improve, even if the people already are dealing with issues, such as orthopedic challenges.
Three out of every five physical therapists are employed at hospitals or within the offices of health practitioners, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.