“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan Getting older is inevitable. As we age, the years of sedentary office work and the wear and tear on our bodies can become more and more evident. New pain, muscle loss, increased fat storage, higher blood pressure, and arthritis—all… Continue reading Why Strength Training Still Matters Well Into Your 90s
Rebuilding Trust in Your Body Building muscle is not just a young person’s vanity pastime. Developing lean muscle, even at 60+ years old, is vital to maintaining our independence and stability. We understand the importance of building lean muscle in your golden years—so we wrote a blog with safe, no-impact exercises that’s accessible to nearly… Continue reading Safe Exercises for the Elderly to Build Lean Muscle
Recovering from an orthopedic injury starts with a diet promoting strength and agility. Former athletes may be discouraged by the temporary setback caused by an unforeseen event, but proper nutrition is the first step we can take to help our body heal. Being active and strong doesn’t have to stop with aging. Incorporating the following… Continue reading Foods to Promote Agility & Strength in Middle-Aged Years
Grandchildren are blessings…but looking after them can reveal our need to hit the gym. If our patients feel exhausted before the kids arrive and sore after they leave, a simple and safe exercise plan will provide a much-needed energy boost. We recommend incorporating the following exercises into an active lifestyle. After all, staying balanced decreases… Continue reading How to Be the Grandparent That Can Play With My Grandkids
Kids are always on the move. Their little bodies never seem to tire, and they bounce back from total exhaustion almost instantly. If we have children, or grandchildren, we don’t want to be sitting on the sidelines while they have fun. Playing with our kids is how we connect with them—and we don’t want to… Continue reading Healthy Habits to Help You Keep Playing with Your Kids
Every day our legs, knees, and ankles take a beating. Walking, standing and moving throughout the day puts pressure on our joints, but it’s vital that we protect our mobility. Researchers believe that there are two things vital to an elderly person’s quality of life: social relationships and the ability to move painlessly (or at… Continue reading The Key to a Full Life in Old Age
For people who have never needed to retrain their bodies, going to physical therapy can feel like an admission of weakness. However, our orthopaedic specialists know a far deeper truth: that physical recovery makes our patients stronger in ways they can’t predict. Physical therapy is empowering—and today’s story from a guest writer and current service… Continue reading The Mental Toughness Developed by Physical Recovery
We advise all our patients to avoid heavy physical activity after knee replacement surgery. Certainly, this is not a good time for contact sports, playing soccer, or running in a marathon. Avoid high impact activities at all cost. However, we do recommend a few home exercises that help to build strength in the legs, knees,… Continue reading 4 Safe Exercises for After My Knee Replacement
It is important for those who suspect they’re suffering the early symptoms of osteoarthritis to understand when they should seek medical help. Some people experience symptoms many years prior to the disease progressing. When it does begin to progress, the cartilage between the joints becomes worn and torn, which results in inflammation. Those of us… Continue reading The Early Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
People who are just starting their recovery from surgery usually have a ton of questions—mostly about when they can start returning to normal life. Today’s blog answers some of the most common questions we get from our patients after arthroscopic hip surgery. If you have any other questions, be sure to call your physical therapist… Continue reading Arthroscopic Surgery FAQs