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Exercise Exercise Tips Strength Training

How to Amp Up Your Exercise Routine

February 16, 2023June 26, 2023 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

Are you feeling healthy, but want to take your workout routine to the next level? This article will provide you with progressions of functional exercises,

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Man sleeping
Sleep

What Seniors Should Know About Sleep

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

How well do you sleep? If you’ve seen a medical provider in the last year (I hope you have), then you may have answered this

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Women engaging in water exercises.
water exercises

The Best Water Exercises for Seniors

December 15, 2022December 14, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

Do you go to water aerobics class? Or maybe you enjoy doing water exercises in your pool or spa at home. If so, you likely

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Doctor assessing for a strain or sprain
Uncategorized

How to Treat a Strain vs. a Sprain

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

Let’s say you recently saw your doctor for the low back pain you’ve been experiencing. They tell you that you have sprain in your back-

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Man experiencing pain in his leg possibly due to sciatica.
Decrease Back Pain Sciatica

How to Treat Sciatica

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

Pain caused by pinching of the sciatic nerve can cause sharp, burning, intense pain that, at times, feels hard to alleviate. This article will explore

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senior exercise group
Exercise Exercise Tips

7 Tips for Seniors to Exercise More

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

The American Heart Association and Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise

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Woman holding her head due to experiencing BPPV symptoms.
BPPV Treatment Dizziness

What to Know About BPPV Treatment

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

It’s 10:00 AM, sunlight is streaming into your bedroom, and you roll over to start another beautiful day. But as you roll over, the whole

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Different types of proteins found in one's diet.
Nutrition Protein

Why Seniors Need More Protein

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Madeline Belaustegui, RDN, LD

Protein. You’ve heard of it, and doctors and registered dietitians assess if you’re getting enough of it. But what is it actually, and why do

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Fall Prevention Falls

Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

When you hear the words “fall prevention” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, the idea of falling is so scary

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Decrease Back Pain Scoliosis

How to Address Scoliosis

July 7, 2022July 6, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

Do you have scoliosis? If you’re like me, when you hear that question you may automatically answer “Nope!” You likely think back to the day

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