By Dr. Beth Templin
Getting a Parkinson's diagnosis can initially be devastating, especially if you don't know much about the disease or how to manage it.
By Dr.Beth
The terms "mobility" and "functional mobility" are used frequently in the Physical Therapy world. I know I use them all the time, but what do they actually mean? 
By Dr.Beth Templin
By Dr.Beth Templin
By: Dr. Beth Templin
Walking is a skill many take for granted. We often forget how much strength, balance, and coordination this daily task takes to accomplish effortlessly. A decline in any of these areas can result in an uncoordinated walking pattern, resulting in slips, trips, and falls. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
When we think about exercises to strengthen the core, we often think about exercises like crunches or sit-ups. While those popular options can help to improve your core strength, they can sometimes be difficult or painful for people with back issues, or those who have trouble laying flat on their backs. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
When we think about exercises to strengthen the core, we often think about exercises like crunches or sit-ups. While those popular options can help to improve your core strength, they can sometimes be difficult or painful for people with back issues, or those who have trouble laying flat on their backs. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
As you age, you can lose 3-5% of your muscle strength each year. That may not seem like much, but when you think about 10 years, that's a 30% loss. Losing your muscle strength is part of the normal aging process, but how quickly it happens is directly related to how active you are. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
Having the ability to kneel is a very important skill to maintain throughout your life. Often times, people think that it is "normal" to lose this ability as you age, but it it not. Kneeling is a vital skill to have as most people use it to get up and down from the floor successfully. People usually begin to struggle with kneeling due to pain, weakness, stiffness, or all of the above. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
Plyometrics are great option for improving both muscular strength and power. As we age, it's vital we perform activities specific to both in order to maintain our independence. Power Versus Strength While these two terms are often used interchangeably, power is different than strength. Strength is defined as being able to move a certain weight or load, and power looks at how quickly you can move it. Adding the component of speed makes power more challenging. Think of it this way: strength + speed = power. |
AUTHORDr. Beth helps adults 55+ maximize their independence and fitness, so they can continue to enjoy a full and active life. Archives
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