Physical Therapy

STEADI is a fall-prevention initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that gives healthcare providers a standard way to screen older adults for fall risk, assess specific risk factors, and recommend interventions.

The STEADI Fall Risk Assessment: What It Is and What to Expect

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If your doctor recently asked whether you have fallen in the past year, or whether you feel unsteady on your ...

Tug Test: Timed Up and Go Test?

The Timed Up and Go Test: What It Measures and What Your Score Means

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If a physical therapist or doctor has ever asked you to stand up from a chair, walk a short distance, ...

Older woman practicing a supported single-leg balance exercise at home as part of the Otago Exercise Program

The Otago Exercise Program: A Physical Therapist’s Guide for Older Adults

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Most fall-prevention advice is general: stay active, watch for hazards, talk to your doctor. The Otago Exercise Program is different. ...

Senior woman practicing seated foot and ankle exercises for peripheral neuropathy

Best Exercises for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Physical Therapist’s Guide for Seniors

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If you already know your numbness, tingling, or burning is peripheral neuropathy, you have probably read plenty about causes and ...

Physical therapist observing a senior woman's walking pattern during a gait assessment

Understanding Abnormal Gait in Older Adults: Causes and How Physical Therapy Helps You Walk Safely

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

A change in the way someone walks rarely comes out of nowhere. It is usually the body signaling that something, ...

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 ...

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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