5 Must-Take Supplements If You’re Over 40 & Looking To More Life From Your Next Few Decades

Top 5 Supplements

Understanding the Significance of Supplements As we navigate life’s journey, prioritizing our health becomes increasingly vital, especially in the 40-60 age range. Strong bones, flexible joints, and overall vitality are crucial for a fulfilling, active lifestyle. While modern medicine has its place, nutrition and supplementation play an undeniable role. Recognizing the importance of supplements is…

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How regenerative technologies are used to recover from injury? Both chronic and Acute

regenerative technology

Regenerative technology used for Musculoskeletal Health. There have been several technological breakthroughs in the past few decades. Self driving cars, robot vacuums, and now A.I. powering all kinds of software, but what about medicine and health?   We’re going to explore some exciting regenerative technology approved by the FDA. These technologies have been studied for treatment…

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13 Ways To Relieve Ache and Pain

pain

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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Hit The Trails With Confidence: Hiking Strategies For Foot And Ankle Pain

Woman Hiking In Arizona

Love hiking and getting outdoors in beautiful surroundings, but have to deal with the nagging, relentless companion known as chronic foot and ankle pain? I feel your pain – both literally and figuratively. But here’s the thing: you’re not alone, and there’s hope. I want to share some insights on natural pain relief for sore…

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5 Effective Exercises For A Better Brain Function

brain exercises

Can you really stop your memory from deteriorating? What exercise can you do to have better brain function even at over 50? “Who was I just telling this to… oh it will come to me later.” I love to hear stories my patients share with me throughout the day.  At some point during our conversation,…

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Osteoarthritis and How It Affects Your Flexibility After 50

osteoarthritis

The Sneaky Culprit Behind Joint Stiffness: Osteoarthritis and How It Affects Your Flexibility After 50  As a physical therapist who’s all about helping people over 40 stay active and independent, I’d like to talk about a topic that often sneaks up on us as we age and forces many people to think “There’s nothing you…

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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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Ouch! – What to do when you Pull a Muscle

Muscle Pull

  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…

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Should I Be Walking? How to Walk Without Causing Injuries

Walking

Walking is one of the most overlooked forms of exercise. It’s simple, free, and one of the best ways to get more active and lose weight without too much effort. With the weather improving and restrictions easing, more and more people are out walking. So we’ve created a list of top tips to help protect…

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Heel Pain When Walking? Top 3 Areas You Should Check

Heel Pain

Heel pain is so debilitating because every step serves as a constant reminder. We rely on healthy feet to get around the house, get to work, exercise, and play with our kids. But when all of that is painful we may get depressed, irritable with our kids, and can even gain weight because we can’t…

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