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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?
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
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)
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
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
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Part of our complete guide to hip replacement recovery. Most home prep checklists for hip replacement tell you to remove throw rugs, freeze some meals,… Read More »How to Prepare Your Home for Hip Replacement Surgery: A Room-by-Room Guide
Part of our complete guide to hip replacement recovery. Most “best equipment after hip replacement” articles are cardio articles. They list bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills,… Read More »Best Exercise Equipment After a Hip Replacement: What to Buy and When