Why Gaining Muscle After 50 Is the Key to Aging Well Aging is inevitable, but how you age is something you can influence. One of the most powerful tools for aging well is building and maintaining muscle, especially after the age of 50. This applies to both men and women, and the benefits are far-reaching: […]
AgingMenopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection? If you are going through menopause and have suddenly experienced shoulder stiffness and pain, you are not alone. There is growing evidence of a connection between menopause and the development of frozen shoulder. Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection? What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a […]
Aging, Women's HealthHow to Know When It’s Time for a Total Joint Replacement Living with joint pain can be frustrating and, at times, debilitating. There are a plethora of factors that play into joint pain, all of which play a role in how you feel at any given moment. There can be damage to the joint structures […]
AgingFall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults Unexpected falls happen to almost 25 percent of adults 65 or older each year. Falls of any kind can lead to serious complications. As we age, it is important to prevent falls from happening, as injury related to a fall can have serious consequences for our physical, mental, and […]
Aging, Injury PreventionPreventing Falls in the Home Tips and Tricks to reduce falls in the home As Physical Therapists, we are asked regularly what tips and tricks we know to keep people safe within their home. Here are our most common answers to help in preventing falls in the home. – Reduce the amount of decorative throw […]
Aging, Injury PreventionSleeping With Knee Pain: Finding Relief Knee pain can affect any individual at any age and at any time. However, knee pain is especially prevalent in older individuals and tends to occur more so at night, which may affect sleep. Sleep is one of the best recovery tools we have for our bodies and it […]
Aging, Chronic Pain, Pain ManagementWhat You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a medical condition where bones become brittle over time. This is caused by a decrease in bone density due to hormone changes and a loss in calcium and/or vitamin D deposits. It affects nearly 20% of women older than 50 years and about 5% of men […]
Aging, Pain ManagementBenefits of Balance and Proprioceptive work Compared to other forms of exercise, the amount of time dedicated to balance and proprioceptive training is significantly less. However, it is arguably just as (if not more) important for injury and fall prevention. No matter your age or activity level, balance is challenged through things like altered surfaces, […]
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