| You are here: | About>Health>Physical Therapy> Glossary & Definitions> Geriatrics |
![]() | Physical Therapy |
"Geriatrics"About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD
Definition: Geriatrics is a branch of medicine pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in the elder population. From the Greek "geron" meaning "old man" + "iatreia" meaning "the treatment of disease.". Pronunciation: ger-e-at-rics
Glossary & DefinitionsSpasticityThe Gait CycleBursitisPhysical Therapy AbbreviationsTendonitis |
Dealing With Heart DiseaseHeart Disease BasicsCommon SymptomsTreatment OptionsReducing Your RiskWomen and Heart Disease |
All Topics | Email Article | | | ![]() |
| Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | Help | Our Story | Be a Guide |
| More from About, Inc.: Calorie Count Plus | UCompareHealthCare User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Corrections | Privacy Policy | ©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved. |


