Physical Therapy
Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Best Exercises for Seniors
The first few steps out of bed in the morning tell you a lot. If a hip or knee feels ...
Spinal Stenosis Exercises for Seniors: What Helps and What to Avoid
Five minutes standing in a grocery line brings on burning and heaviness in both legs. Leaning onto the cart makes ...
Rotator Cuff Exercises for Seniors: A Physical Therapist’s Guide
Reaching for a mug on the top shelf should not be the hardest part of the morning. For a lot ...
BPPV in Seniors: What It Is and How the Epley Maneuver Treats It
Rolling over in bed and suddenly feeling the room spin is one of the more alarming things that can happen ...
Sciatica in Seniors: Causes and How Physical Therapy Helps
A sharp, shooting pain that runs from the lower back down the back of one leg is easy to mistake ...
Virtual Physical Therapy for Seniors: What It Is and When It Works
A physical therapy visit used to mean a drive to the clinic, no matter the weather or how tired the ...
Recovering Strength After Hospitalization or Bed Rest: A Physical Therapist’s Guide
A short hospital stay for pneumonia or a fall can leave a senior far weaker than the original problem itself. ...
Safe Bed-to-Chair and Wheelchair Transfers: A Caregiver’s Guide
Moving a loved one from bed to a chair sounds simple until it is actually happening, with both of you ...
Functional Mobility Screening: What Physical Therapists Check and Why It Matters
Most people only think to see a physical therapist after something goes wrong: a fall, a surgery, a new diagnosis. ...
Why Home Exercise Programs Get Skipped, and How to Stick With Yours
The exercise sheet sits on the counter for a week, then gets moved to a drawer. This is one of ...
