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Embrace The Floor: Your New Friend

6/1/2023

 
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By: Dr. Beth Templin
When did the floor become such an intimidating place? For many of the older adults I speak to, the idea of being on the floor causes a range of emotions, from unease to outright panic. I rarely hear cheers of excitement or get high fives when I tell someone we are going to work on getting down on the floor for an activity. Why is this?

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4 Types Of Balance To Master

5/1/2023

 
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By: Dr. Beth Templin

​Many people think of balance as one big skill, however it can be broken down into 4 smaller areas: static, weight shifting, dynamic, and reactive. To ensure your balance is working to its fullest, you will want to make sure you are practicing activities in each of these sub-categories.

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Resilience And Why It Matters As You Age

4/1/2023

 
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By: Dr. Beth Templin

Reslience is a term that has gained more popularity over the past few years, but what does it actually mean?


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How To Keep Strong Shoulders With Age

3/1/2023

 
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By Dr. Beth Templin

Your shoulders are some of the most mobile joints in your body. They allow you to move your arms in all directions, and carry out many of your daily tasks.


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Top 5 Recommendations for Parkinson's

2/1/2023

 
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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. 

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Mastering Mobility As You Age

1/2/2023

 
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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?

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Benefits Of Tummy Time For Aging Adults

12/6/2022

 
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​By Dr.Beth Templin

It may seem like a silly concept to encourage grown adults to lay on their stomach on a daily basis to get some "tummy time", but there are many benefits, especially for aging adults.


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Why Agility Matters As You Age

11/1/2022

 
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By Dr.Beth Templin

Agility is defined as being able to move your body quickly and easily. Other ways to describe it are quick, swift and nimble. As you age, it's common to feel less agile than you did when you were younger


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Walking: Why It Is So Complicated

10/1/2022

 
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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.

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Strengthen Your Core Without Sit-ups

9/1/2022

 
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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.

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