Foot Drop in Seniors: Causes, the Neuropathy Connection, and How Physical Therapy Helps You Walk Safely Again

Senior man seated with legs crossed, a common posture linked to peroneal nerve compression and foot drop

Foot Drop in Seniors: Causes, the Neuropathy Connection, and How Physical Therapy Helps You Walk Safely Again

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Foot drop is when the front of the foot drags or slaps down while walking, because the muscles that lift ...

How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Balance in Seniors, and How Physical Therapy Helps

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Multiple sclerosis is usually diagnosed decades before old age, but the people living with it do get older. Many seniors ...

Sunlit home exercise space illustrating LSVT BIG exercises for seniors with Parkinson’s, designed to encourage bigger, safer movements.

LSVT BIG Exercises for Parkinson’s: How This Physical Therapy Program Helps Seniors Move Bigger and Safer

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Parkinson’s disease slowly shrinks movement. Steps get smaller, handwriting gets tighter, and reaching for a cup can start to look ...

Elderly person stretching band

Must-Do Morning Leg Stretches for Seniors (A Simple Daily Routine)

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

The first few steps of the morning can feel stiff and creaky after 50. Tight legs make getting out of ...

Ankle Exercises with a Resistance Band: A Simple Routine for Seniors

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Strong, steady ankles are one of the quietest keys to staying on your feet. They catch you when you trip ...

a woman guiding a man in rehabilitation

Physical Therapist vs Chiropractor: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If your back aches or your knee gives you trouble, you may wonder whether to book a physical therapist or ...

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Physical Therapy and Stroke Recovery: A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

A stroke can change life in an instant, and the road back can feel overwhelming. Physical therapy is one of ...

Older woman gently stretching her arm across her chest while a physical therapist guides the movement in a bright, naturally lit clinic.

How to Treat Frozen Shoulder: A Seniors Guide to Adhesive Capsulitis

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

A frozen shoulder sneaks up on you. First the shoulder aches, then little by little you cannot reach the top ...

Older man doing a seated lower back stretch on an exercise mat while a physical therapist gently guides him in a bright clinic setting.

Lower Back Pain in Older Adults: Safe Exercises and When to Worry

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Lower back pain is one of the most common aches as we get older, and it can make simple things ...

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