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Uncovering The Role Of A Health Advocate
UNDERSTANDING AND EMBRACING THE RESPONSIBILITIES Imagine a world where every individual has the knowledge, skills, and resources to advocate for their own health and well-being. A world where we take…
January 16, 2024Diagnoses
Osteoporosis and Exercise
Every movement we make throughout the day would not be possible without our musculoskeletal system. Bones and muscles are the source of our strength and stability. But as we age,…
December 4, 2023Senior Service
Who To Call — Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer?
You’ve finally realized that it’s time to exercise. You want to keep your body strong so you can enjoy all those fun things in life. Or maybe you just want…
January 30, 2023Leg Strength
They Can. They Will. Watch Them.
Often when I meet with families, they are curious if their views regarding their parents’ mobility/functional potential is realistic or if they are pushing too hard. It is a valid…
June 8, 2021Diagnoses
The Best Solution to Chronic Health Challenges is Strength-Resistance Exercise
Preface John has given me permission to tell his story. It encompasses the most recent 15 years of his life and the health challenges he has endured during these years….
May 27, 2021Fall Prevention
How To Improve Your Home To Reduce The Risk of Falls
There are many things in the average home that can increase your risk of falling. Read on to learn how you can adapt your home to reduce risks. Remove Throw…
May 3, 2021Leg Strength
Maintain Your Strength to Keep Walking Strong!
By Kelly K. Veit, DPT Walking is often something that we take for granted. Standing up and moving is not an activity most people think about, we just do it….
April 27, 2021Diagnoses
Parkinson’s Is A Cruel Disease But…It Does Not Have To Be
Parkinson’s is stereotypically associated with shuffling steps, tremors, stiffness in arms and legs, slowness of movement, needing a walker, frequent falls and a slow decline of mobility. Parkinson’s Disease symptoms…
April 5, 2021Diagnoses
Win Against Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy is caused by damage to nerves in the body and is a common disease for many older adults. Nerve damage caused by diabetes is one of the most…
March 22, 2021