Gifts for Aging Parents: What a PT Would Actually Buy
Buying a gift for an aging parent is harder than it should be. You want to get them something useful. Something that makes life a… Read More »Gifts for Aging Parents: What a PT Would Actually Buy
Does Medicare Cover Exercise Equipment?
When someone finishes a course of physical therapy, one of the first questions I get is whether Medicare will help pay for equipment to keep… Read More »Does Medicare Cover Exercise Equipment?
How Much Protein Do Seniors Actually Need?
Protein comes up a lot with the seniors I work with, usually in the form of “my doctor wants me to eat more protein, what… Read More »How Much Protein Do Seniors Actually Need?
Sarcopenia: Why You Lose Muscle After 60 and What Actually Works
Losing strength as you get older can feel like something that just happens. One day the stairs are harder, or the grocery bags feel heavier… Read More »Sarcopenia: Why You Lose Muscle After 60 and What Actually Works
Teeter’s X3 vs. LX9 vs. EP-560: Which One Should Seniors Buy?
Once you’ve been cleared to use an inversion table, the next question is which one to buy. Teeter is the leader in this category and… Read More »Teeter’s X3 vs. LX9 vs. EP-560: Which One Should Seniors Buy?
Inversion Table Alternatives: What to Use If You Can’t Invert
Using an inversion table can be a great way to help relieve back pain, but between mobility deficits and the long list of contraindications, there… Read More »Inversion Table Alternatives: What to Use If You Can’t Invert
How to Get On and Off an Inversion Table Safely (When You’re Over 70)
Getting onto an inversion table is pretty easy, but getting off one is a skill. Especially for seniors. And that second part is what nobody… Read More »How to Get On and Off an Inversion Table Safely (When You’re Over 70)
Who Shouldn’t Use an Inversion Table? A Senior’s Guide
Every inversion table page on the internet is happy to tell you who should buy one, but very few will tell you who shouldn’t. As… Read More »Who Shouldn’t Use an Inversion Table? A Senior’s Guide
Hip Replacement Exercises by Phase: What to Do and When
Part of our complete guide to hip replacement recovery. Most people come home from hip replacement surgery with a sheet of exercises: ankle pumps, quad… Read More »Hip Replacement Exercises by Phase: What to Do and When
Hip Replacement Recovery Timeline: Walker to Cane to Nothing
Part of our complete guide to hip replacement recovery. Search for when you’ll be off the walker and you’ll get answers ranging from a few… Read More »Hip Replacement Recovery Timeline: Walker to Cane to Nothing