How the Body Balances

Explore the intricacies of the human body’s balance systems, common issues, and ways to ensure stability at every age.

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 affected by this condition, and that number is expected to rise. One of the most effective ways to manage symptoms and improve quality of life is through Parkinson’s exercise programs. […]

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 your quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore how individualized exercise programs can significantly improve mobility, strength, and overall well-being for people with Parkinson’s. Discover the different types of […]

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 a balance test at home can help you identify any issues early and take action to improve your stability. In this article, we’ll guide you through simple, effective balance tests […]

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 on most days, while more than eighteen percent of inactive seniors reported severe hip pain in the previous month. Hip pain can make bending, walking, putting on shoes, and other […]

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 fall risk as we age.   Techniques like Reactive Balance Training can help prevent predictable falls and train your body and brain for the daily challenges that may not be so easy to […]

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, limiting physical function and increasing your risk for other problems. However, there are many simple knee osteoarthritis exercises to manage your symptoms and reduce pain to maintain your lifestyle. This […]

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. You may also wonder what this strange technique does and how it benefits them—or even how it might benefit you. Physical therapists often apply elastic therapeutic tape to aid an athlete’s […]

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; it’s a real problem for about 30% of us each year. In this article, we will closely examine the neck, learn why it can begin to hurt, and share some […]

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 sorts of injuries are often preventable with a little extra attention to how we move. Body mechanics can play a major role in helping reduce pain, improving your balance, and […]

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 only make you physically stronger but also mentally sharper? When we think about personalizing our exercise routines, we often consider physical benefits like losing weight or building muscle. But we […]

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 that has researchers hopeful for improved health outcomes for Parkinson’s patients? Could a high-tech glove complement, or even improve on current treatment methods like exercise and medication? In this article, […]

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 ‘balance-challenged,’ but you’re far from alone. Balance issues are widespread among older people in the United States. While a problem may seem to develop suddenly, balance is a complex task […]

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 a fun way to boost your overall health? Dance can be made to fit your abilities to challenge you physically and mentally. It’s also a fun movement practice that you […]