Regain Independence and Improve balance As You Age

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Research shows that the right exercises can help sedentary folks dramatically improve their strength and balance at any age or ability level.   I’m excited to share a truly inspiring story of one of our valued clients, Chuck, who has made remarkable progress on his path to better balance, health and well-being through our Preferred…

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13 Ways To Relieve Ache and Pain

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What can you do when you feel ache and pain in your body?   Over my 13-year career as a PT, treating thousands of patients over the age of 50, you can imagine how many conversations I’ve had with patients about their aches and pain.  One conversation that comes up very regularly is when a…

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2 Easy Physical Fitness Tests for Older Adults

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Stay Active and Independent: 2 Easy At-Home Physical Fitness Tests for Over 55   The other day I was talking to a patient who was getting frustrated with how slow she was walking. “I used to walk so much faster and now I’m having a hard time keeping up with my walking group,” she told…

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Two Simple At-Home Balance Tests If You’re Worried About Falling

Elderly Woman On Floor After A Fall

Falls are a major concern for people in later life and for people with balance-impacting conditions such as Vertigo. And it’s very understandable. A fall can lead to serious injuries, broken bones, and even death. And if you can recover from your fall, there is much longer-lasting damage to your confidence and leave you terrified…

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Maintaining Mobility in Later Years: The Importance of Proper Gait Mechanics

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  Why Proper Gait Mechanics Matter As we age, it’s natural for our bodies to experience changes that can affect the way we move. For older adults, these changes can include a loss of leg strength and coordination, as well as a loss of flexibility in the hips and spine. These gait deviations can lead…

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What Can You Do For Vertigo?

Vertigo

Vertigo can be treated and many times will go away on its own. Here are some ways you can treat it. What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a feeling of a sudden spinning sensation where you feel like you or the area around you is spinning. The sudden feeling of dizziness often originates from the change…

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How To Avoid Falling?

Fear of Falling

To avoid falling you first need to learn why it may be happening to you. One of the biggest concerns in people over the age of 70 is losing their mobility or independence due to a fall. Many will tell me how they don’t like when it takes them more than one time to get…

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Can Vertigo Be Treated?

Vertigo

Today’s topic is something that surprises a lot of people that physical therapists treat, and that is vertigo. I have seen hundreds of vertigo patients over the years in my practice and without a shadow of a doubt. 99 out of 100 will say something to the effect of, “I don’t know why I’m here…

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Will Vertigo Go Away?

Vertigo

Today we’re discussing a topic that many people are shocked to find out physical therapists are able to treat. Vertigo. We’ve seen hundreds of vertigo patients over the years at our clinic and, without a shadow of a doubt, 99 out of 100 will say something to the effect of: “I’m here because I’m dizzy.…

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What Makes Up Balance? How to Prevent Falling

Fall Prevention

During evaluations with our patients, predominantly those over the age of 70, we recognize fear and concern that they reveal of losing their mobility or independence due to a fall. They express how they don’t like it when it takes them multiple attempts to get up out of a chair, stool, or booth at a…

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