How the Body Balances
Explore the intricacies of the human body's balance systems, common issues, and ways to ensure stability at every age.
Author: Morgan Rotella DPT
Proven Parkinson’s Exercise Programs for Managing Symptoms
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you are not alone. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly one million people in the United States are…
The Importance of Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Managing Parkinson’s disease can feel overwhelming without proper guidance. However, physical therapy for Parkinson’s Disease offers a highly effective way to mitigate symptoms and enhance…
How To Do a Balance Test at Home (And When to Seek Help)
Maintaining good balance is crucial for staying safe and independent, but unsteadiness can creep in over time, making falls more likely. Knowing how to do…
The Best Hip Exercises for Seniors
If you suffer from hip pain, you are not alone. One study found that roughly fourteen percent of people over sixty reported significant hip pain…
Reactive Balance Training: A Guide to Strengthening Your Balance Reactions
Balance presents one of the biggest challenges in the daily lives of many seniors today. Various life circumstances and conditions can influence balance, equilibrium, and…
The Best Knee Osteoarthritis Exercises
Osteoarthritis of the knee affects about 37% of people over sixty in the United States. Joint pain in the knee can make everyday tasks harder,…
Using Kinesio Tape for Pain Relief and Injury Prevention
Whether swimmers, basketball players, or golfers, it’s common to see famous athletes with large strips of colorful athletic tape on various areas of their bodies.…
What You Need to Know About Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Neck pain is something many of us will deal with, especially as we get older. It’s more than just a stiff neck now and then;…
Our Guide to Body Mechanics for Better Balance & Injury Prevention
As we age, balance issues and injuries can seem to occur out of the blue, even while doing familiar or seemingly simple tasks. Fortunately, these…
The Cognitive Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
The relationship between exercise and brain function is a hot topic these days. Did you know that the kind of exercise you do can not…
How a Vibrating Parkinson’s Glove Could Change Future Treatment
If you have been researching Parkinson’s treatments, you may have encountered the new experimental device called a ‘Parkinson’s Glove’. But what exactly is this treatment…
Everything You Need to Know About Balance
Do you often feel unsteady, as if you constantly need to grab onto something to keep from falling? If you do, you may be considered…
The Benefits of Dance Exercise for Seniors
Dance has been around since the beginning of time, as a form of self-expression, storytelling, and celebration. But did you know it can also be…
