Spring arrives in April with longer days, blooming flowers, and a pull to get outside. For seniors, it’s the perfect season to stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air. Walking is one of the simplest ways to stay active, but after winter’s quieter months, your stamina might need a boost. Seniors physical therapy (PT) […]
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“If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” 🚨 Take Charge of Your Low Back Pain and Focus on Recovery: Walk! 🚶🏽♂️ If you’re having difficulty being able to get back in the gym and working out, walking is a great way to
Physical Therapists are specialized in analyzing gait. What is Gait? Gait is a person’s manner of walking. Normal human gait is a repetition of a sequence of limb movements that progress the body along a specific path while maintaining weight-bearing stability, conserving energy, and absorbing the shock of floor impact. Woah! A lot of big
Walking for exercise is one of the most important forms of physical activity you can do. This is a frequent topic and one that I’ve written about many times. It is easy, free, you can do it anywhere and at anytime and it is super duper healthy. Walking just 30 minutes 5 times a week,
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Physical Therapist Dr. Colin Miller demonstrates the lateral band walk. This is great exercise to improve strength and muscle endurance of the glutes. Some great tips for this exercise: 1. Get butt back and weight in heels 2. Keep the knees over the toes (not inside or outside of them) 3. Keep a good distance
