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🧠 Race Against Dementia Day: Supporting Quality of Life Through Physiotherapy 🧠

  • SMARTPHYSIO
  • Jan 23, 2025
  • 1 min read


This we commemorated Race Against Dementia Day. On this day, we shine a light on the global challenge of dementia and the importance of supporting individuals and their families as they navigate this condition. Dementia affects millions worldwide, impacting not only memory and cognition but also physical abilities, which are essential for maintaining independence and quality of life.


I’ve seen how tailored physiotherapy can make a meaningful difference for those living with dementia. By focusing on mobility, strength, and function, physiotherapy helps preserve independence and improves overall well-being.


How can physiotherapy help individuals with dementia?

🌿 Maintaining Mobility: Dementia can lead to reduced physical activity, which may result in stiffness, joint pain, and reduced balance. Physiotherapists use gentle, purposeful exercises to enhance mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and support safer movement.

🌿 Building and Preserving Strength: Strengthening exercises help individuals stay active and maintain the muscle strength needed for daily activities like walking, standing, or climbing stairs. This can delay the onset of frailty and enhance independence.

🌿 Enhancing Confidence and Function: Physiotherapy sessions often include functional training—such as practicing sit-to-stand movements or walking routes at home—helping individuals feel more confident in their physical abilities.

🌿 Promoting Well-being: Beyond physical benefits, movement has been shown to reduce agitation, improve mood, and support cognitive engagement in those with dementia.


By focusing on mobility and strength, physiotherapy offers a pathway to maintaining dignity and quality of life for individuals with dementia. Let’s continue to advocate for proactive care and research to support those affected by this condition. 💜




 
 

About Our Expert

Sammy Margo, Chartered Physiotherapist and Founder of SmartPhysio

Sammy Margo

​Founder and Director of Physiotherapy Services
Chartered Physiotherapist
MSc, MMACP, AACP, MCSP, HCPC
 

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Sammy Margo is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years’ clinical experience. She has worked across the NHS, professional sport, and private practice, and was England’s first female physiotherapist to work in professional football.

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Her areas of clinical expertise include:

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  • Senior care and complex rehabilitation

  • Home visit and community-based physiotherapy

  • Sleep, recovery, and performance

  • Musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation


Sammy is a recognised sleep expert, a former spokesperson for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and a regular contributor to national media including The Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Mail, and Stylist. She is the author of The Good Sleep Guide.

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