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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 ...

Senior woman holding her head for balance with text reading “Causes of Dizziness in Seniors,” highlighting vertigo, balance, and when to worry.

Causes of Dizziness in Seniors: Vertigo, Balance, and When to Worry

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Dizziness is one of the most common complaints in older adults, and one of the most unsettling. The room spins, ...

Older adult using a walker during rehabilitation with text reading “Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement: A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide,” showing a step-by-step recovery timeline.

Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement: A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Your hip is replaced, the pain that drove you to surgery is gone, and now the real work begins. The ...

Physical therapist guiding an older man through a seated knee-bend exercise in a bright clinic with the title Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement.

Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement: A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You just had a knee replaced, and now the real work begins. The surgery fixes the joint, but physical therapy ...

elderly male playing pickleball

Pickleball for Seniors: Health Benefits, How to Play, and Why It’s Perfect After 60

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States — and older adults are leading that growth ...

Older adults performing safe resistance training exercises to build strength and balance

Strength Training for Seniors: A Safe, Practical Guide to Building Muscle After 60

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Strength training for seniors is one of the most well-researched tools for staying strong, mobile, and independent as you age. ...

Older adult struggling with grip strength while opening jar showing hand weakness and aging muscles

Why Grip Strength Decreases in Seniors — Causes, Risks, and Exercises That Help

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You have probably never thought of grip strength as a health measure. But in older adults, how firmly you can ...

illustration showing balance issues while walking in seniors

Feeling Off Balance While Walking? Here’s Why It Happens

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You’re walking—and for a moment, it doesn’t feel fully stable. Your steps feel slightly uncertain. You may slow down without ...

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