Will, PT, DPT is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 15 years of clinical experience in home health, working primarily with older adults. He earned his DPT from Virginia Commonwealth University and specializes in fall prevention, balance and gait training, and mobility assessment. The content on Senior Stride Academy reflects his firsthand experience helping seniors stay safe and independent at home. → Read more about Will
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery Most knee replacement exercise programs are organized by week. Week one, do these. Week four, do… Read More »Knee Replacement Exercises by Phase: A PT’s Guide
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery There are two numbers everyone is interested in after a knee replacement – how far your… Read More »Knee Replacement Range of Motion: How Far Your Knee Should Bend and Straighten
As a home health physical therapist, I get asked about treadmills a lot from my patients. And my answer is always the same: it depends… Read More »Are Treadmills Safe for Seniors? A PT’s Honest Answer
If you’re buying a treadmill to walk on, you’re shopping for a different machine than a lot of other treadmill buyers are. Motor horsepower and… Read More »Best Sole Treadmill for Walking: A PT’s Picks for Seniors
The Sole LCR and the Teeter FreeStep LT7 end up on a lot of seniors’ shortlists when shopping for a home fitness machine. They’re both… Read More »Sole LCR vs Teeter FreeStep LT7: Which Is Better for Seniors?
If you’ve narrowed your search to a Sole recumbent bike, you’re down to two choices: the Sole R92 and the Sole LCR. They look almost… Read More »Sole LCR vs R92: Which Recumbent Bike Is Better for Seniors?
If you’ve settled on a Teeter FreeStep, the next question is usually which of the two affordable models to get. It’s a close call. These… Read More »Teeter FreeStep LT1 vs LT3: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
When it comes to seated cardio, seniors have two prime options to choose from: recumbent cross trainers and recumbent bikes. Recumbent bikes have been around… Read More »Teeter FreeStep vs Recumbent Bikes: Which One Is Better for Seniors?
If you’ve been through outpatient rehab or spent time at a senior center, there’s a good chance you’ve used a NuStep. Most people love them,… Read More »Teeter FreeStep vs NuStep: Which Makes More Sense for Seniors
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
