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Can You Live Pain-Free After Age 70? A Physical Therapist Explains
Many people assume that once they reach their 70s, pain and stiffness are simply part of life. You might hear comments like: “I’m getting older, of course things hurt.” “After a certain age you just...
What Exercises Improve Balance? | Physical Therapist Fall Prevention Tips
Balance exercises for fall prevention are essential for maintaining stability and reducing the risk of falls as we age. You may notice yourself feeling a little less steady when walking, reaching...
Feeling unsteady when you wake up | A Physical Therapist Explains Morning Balance Problems
Have you ever gotten out of bed and started feeling unsteady when you wake up, almost like your balance isn’t quite right for the first few minutes? If so, you're not alone. Many people experience...
How to Improve the Arch of Your Foot | Exercises a Physical Therapist Recommends
If you’ve noticed that the arch of your foot seems to be falling, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions physical therapists hear in the clinic. The good news is that fallen arch...
VO₂ Max: The Fitness Metric That Predicts Long-Term Health
If you’ve heard the term VO₂ max lately and thought, “That sounds like something athletes measure,” you’re not wrong — but it’s also one of the most useful health numbers for regular people. What Is...
Physical Activity and Its Effects on Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer
The Truth About Exercise — and What to Do About It This Year New year. New goals. Same problem: most people feel like they “don’t have time” to exercise… so they do nothing… and then feel worse....
Manual Therapy in Physical Therapy
What Is Manual Therapy & How It Compares to Typical Physical Therapy If you’ve ever been to physical therapy, you’ve probably heard the term manual therapy thrown around. But what does it...
10 Tests to Predict How Well You’ll Age
Wondering how well you’ll age? This aging well test includes 10 simple physical tests that help predict your future mobility, strength, balance, and independence. Who wants to live to 100? Be...
One Arm Band Row
Exercise Description: Start by anchoring your resistance band to a eye hook about shoulder height. Holding the resistance band in your right hand, put your left food forward so you are in a...
Push Up
Exercise Description: Start by being in a tall plank position (with your hands flat on the ground, body straight and being up on your toes). Slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself as far as you...
