9 reasons why staying social is vitally important as we age
Here are 9 reasons why staying social is vitally important as we age. Oh, let’s talk about the importance of staying social as you age! Imagine friendships as little rays of sunshine that keep your life’s garden blooming. It’s not just about having someone to chat with; staying social has some real-deal benefits that can…
The Positive Side of Aging: How to deal with getting older
Have you ever felt that “getting older is the worst”? Wished you thought it was a gift? Is there really a positive side to aging? Something I used to hear my patients say in my former clinic with so many dealing with age-related joint pain is some form of “aging is the worst”! “It sucks…
Why is exercise worth it?
One obstacle a lot of older adults face as they consider starting exercise programs is wondering whether or not is exercise worth it. Wondering if putting in all the work at the possibility of getting stronger will even make a difference or said differently, “Is the juice worth the squeeze?” Because it’s a lot…
Top 5 benefits of exercise for people over 55
What are the benefits of exercise? “I just hate exercise, and I hate that I hate exercise.” A patient recently told me when I was asking about how she was doing with her home exercises. We both shared a laugh. But then she said, “No but seriously, if I had just been better about exercising…
Hip Pain Radiating Down The Front Of Your Leg? Here Are 3 Common Causes
Hip pain can be debilitating, making it hard to move around and complete everyday tasks. This hip pain can be even more discouraging when it extends down the front of your leg. However, understanding the possible causes of hip pain that radiates down the front of your leg can help you find the right treatment…
How Much Exercise Do Older Adults Need: Essential Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults
In my line of work as a physical therapist specializing in exercises for older adults to help individuals over 40 stay active and independent, I often come across stories that highlight the importance of maintaining our physical health. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with a 62-year-old woman who sought my help due to…
Two Simple At-Home Balance Tests If You’re Worried About Falling
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…
3 Common Mistakes That Make Your Knee Pain Worse
There are lots of things that you can do to relieve knee pain, but it’s also important to identify the mistakes you are doing (often on a daily basis) which make your knee pain worse. At our clinic in Glendale and Peoria, many people visit us with knee pain, and these are 3 of the…
Maintaining Mobility in Later Years: The Importance of Proper Gait Mechanics
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…
Ouch! – What to do when you Pull a Muscle
What Happens When You Pull A Muscle? A pulled muscle is just another way to describe a muscle strain. Muscle strains are painful. Muscle strains occur when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn. A torn muscle is graded by 3 degrees. Mild, moderate, and complete tear. Muscle strains can occur without warning…
