Upgrade Your Brain With Cognitive Exercise
When you think of exercise, you may think of typical forms such as running, cycling, or going to the gym. Exercise usually equates to training…
Author: Kathy
Dr. Kathy Doubleday is a physical therapist and owner of Balance Health Center in Ojai, California.
The Best Sleep Habits for Healthier Living
Sleep, a crucial yet often neglected aspect of our health, significantly influences our physical well-being, mental acuity, and overall life quality. As a physical therapist,…
How to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls
Falling is one of the most significant risks for older adults, with one-third of adults over sixty-five experiencing a fall each year. These falls can…
Review: The U-Step Neuro Walker
I have to admit, I’ve been excited about reviewing this walker for a while now. The U-Step Neuro walker has truly transformed the lives of…
When to Start Exercising After COVID: Expert Tips and Advice
Recovering from COVID-19 presents unique challenges, but understanding when to start exercising after COVID is crucial for a smooth and effective recovery. Regular physical activity…
Using Hiking Poles in PWR Moves Class for Parkinson’s Disease
PWR Moves is a fitness class designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s disease. In this video, Dr. Kathy Doubleday shares how to incorporate hiking poles…
Achy Knees: The Facts About Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis, the most prevalent joint disease globally, impacts over 240 million people. This condition can affect any joint, but it’s most commonly found in…
Mobility vs. Stretching: How They Are Different & Why It Matters
Mobility vs. stretching…It’s a common misconception that mobility and stretching are the same, and the terms are often used interchangeably. What one person calls mobility…
The Essential Guide to Preventing Falling in the Bathroom: Safety Tips & Strategies
Approximately 235,000 people annually encounter bathroom-related injuries, with about 14% resulting in hospitalization. These alarming statistics highlight the importance of fall prevention, especially as we…
Practicing Reactive Balance with a Physical Therapist
Reactive balance training (RBT) is a type of exercise that helps people prevent falls by improving their ability to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected…
Quick Desk Exercises to Ease Shoulder Blade Pain: Expert Tips from a Physical Therapist
In this video, physical therapist Kathy Doubleday DPT, OCS, discusses how to alleviate pain between the shoulder blades caused by sitting at a computer for…
Physical Therapist Recommended Exercises for Balance Improvement
In this video, Kathy Doubleday, a doctor of physical therapy, discusses the importance of balance exercises for seniors to prevent falls. Falls are a leading…
The Best Way to Breathe During Exercise
Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth is a common practice recommended during exercise, but is there an even better way? Nasal…
Step-Over Skills to Avoid Tripping
This video includes Dr. Kathy Doubleday’s advice to improve balance when stepping over objects, which was suggested to a patient experiencing difficulty in stepping over…
Improve Your Shoulder Health with Three Expert Tips from a Physical Therapist
Physical therapist Dr. Kathy Doubleday shares three tips to decrease stress on our shoulders in this video. You will learn: How posture affects shoulder motion…
Walking and Brain Health
You’re likely aware of the physical health benefits of exercise – it helps to maintain a healthy weight, lowers blood pressure, decreases inflammation in the…
Slipping a Disk: Exploring Disk Herniation
Up to 80% of individuals will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and in many cases, disc herniation is to blame.…
Exercises for Bone Strength
The Importance of Exercising with Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is fairly common, with an estimated 10 million people over the age of 50 suffering from this condition.…
Staying Social: Why It’s Important to Our Health
Social connections are essential for health and well-being, especially as people get older. Loneliness and social isolation are quickly becoming public health concerns as the…
Cognitive Skills: Keeping the Brain Flexible
What is Cognition? Cognition is the ability to think, reason, remember, analyze, interpret, judge, and problem solve. It involves the higher-level brain functions such as…
Best Sleeping Position for Lower Back Pain
When you are dealing with back pain lying down on your back with your legs elevated on pillows or on the couch arm is the…
Quick Changes That Can Boost Brain Health
Occasional forgetfulness happens to everyone at some point in their lives, and although this can be completely normal, it can be quite disruptive to your…
Getting an Epidural: What to Expect
Chronic lower back pain is an extremely common condition and is the leading cause of disability around the world. There are a variety of conditions…
Spinal Stenosis: The Other Cause of Back Pain
 Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition, affecting more than 200,000 adults in the United States. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common reason for…
The Effects of Exercise on Diabetes
The Effects of Exercise on Diabetes If you are a diabetic, you may have heard of the debate between whether exercise is helpful to people…
Why We Should All Practice Balance
Why We Should Practice Balance Balance is involved in everything we do. From walking and dancing to leaning over to tie your shoes, you need…
Ask a PT: “What exercises help a sore back?”
What Exercises Help a Sore Back? In general you can break down low back pain into two major categories. Disorders that affect the front of…