Walking is great exercise, right? In this article, Dr. Katie discusses walking workouts. In this article you’ll learn about current exercise recommendations and how you can meet them with your walking workout.
Author: Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS
Should you be doing high intensity exercise? This article explores a recent study which suggests significant benefits of high intensity exercise programs for seniors.
Burnout amongst caregivers is a very serious problem. Unfortunately, many caregivers don’t even know they’re experiencing burnout. This article explores what burnout is, what causes it, and how it can be prevented.
Have you ever wanted to try Pilates? Maybe you have, but you felt like you weren’t flexible enough, or you it’s for “young” people.
In this article, Pilates instructor and studio owner, Jeanine Yutani, dispels the myths and shines some light on the power of Pilates for older adults.
Do you practice mindfulness? Do you know how to meditate? Better yet, do you know all that mindfulness and meditation can do for you?
While it may seem like meditation is a “woo-woo” practice, it’s actually got a lot of scientific research behind it.
That research indicates it can help older adults with things like decreasing pain, and improving mood and sleep.
Meditation teacher, Chris Hatter explains what meditation and mindfulness are and how they can help older adults.
Do you have troubles with your bladder or bowels? Things like leakage when you laugh, or maybe you have a hard time getting to the toilet in time. What about sexual dysfunction? Pain with sex or difficulty having sex?
Did you know those are not a natural part of aging?
In this article, pelvic health physical therapist, Ashley Reagor, helps us to understand that there is help and hope out there for these conditions!
Back pain is a common condition, however, just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s a natural part of aging!
This article demonstrates 6 exercises that will help increase strength and reduce back pain!
A knee replacement is a mjaor surgery, which can require a lengthy recovery time. Proper strengthening before surgery can help reduce recovery time, which means you can get back to what you love to do faster! This article will explain what a knee replacement is, expected recovery time, and exercises to do consistently before surgery. As always, consult your doctor and PT before performing any exercises/activities.
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a program that has been proven to decrease fall risk! Learn about this program, the components of balance and why we must challenge them, and how you can take a Tai Ji Quan course.
What is Bursitis? Near our joints, we have small, fluid-filled sacs called “bursa”. When the bursa become inflamed, it is called “bursitis.” Bursitis most commonly