Fall Prevention

If your balance isn’t what it was, the instinct is to buy the softest, most cushioned shoe on the wall. That instinct is backwards. The… Read More »Best Shoes for Seniors With Balance Problems

Wearing the right shoes is one of the simplest and most effective ways seniors can prevent falls and stay mobile. And trust me, you’d be… Read More »Footwear for Seniors: What to Look For and What to Avoid

Most of the falls I see didn’t happen on a hike or an icy driveway. Nope, instead they happened in a hallway, at two in… Read More »What Should Seniors Wear on Their Feet at Home?

Part of our complete guide to walking better after 60. A limp that hurts makes sense. Something is sore, so you spend less time on… Read More »Limping With No Pain in Seniors: Why It’s Usually Your Hip

Part of our complete guide to walking better after 60. In home health, I see reduced arm swing constantly, and the majority of the time… Read More »Why Your Arm Doesn’t Swing When You Walk (And How to Get It Back)

Part of our complete guide to walking better after 60. According to research, tripping accounts for somewhere between 35% and 53% of falls in older… Read More »How to Improve Foot Clearance – Tips From a Physical Therapist

Part of our complete guide to walking better after 60. Almost nobody decides to take shorter steps. It happens quietly, over months, usually after a… Read More »How to Improve Your Step Length – Tips From a Physical Therapist

Ask someone how their walking is going and they’ll tell you about walking. Distance, speed, whether their knee hurts on the stairs, etc. Nobody mentions… Read More »Best Techniques for Turning Without Losing Balance