Move Better, Feel Better: 5 Tips to Restore Your Range of Motion
We’ve all felt stiffness after sitting for too long or bending over. Limited range of motion (ROM) can affect how you move, how you feel, and even how you perform during physical activity. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone looking to stay active and pain-free, restoring flexibility is key to staying mobile and avoiding injury.
5 Ways to Succeed in Physical or Occupational Therapy
Your time is exceedingly valuable. When you are hurt, injured, or sick, you do not want to be sidelined for longer than necessary. Here at Athletico Physical Therapy, we are here to coach you to a better you. Check out the list below on how to make the most out of your physical therapy visits. This list can help you get strong, happy, and healthy during your time in physical therapy.
Why Your Next Prescription May Be for Exercise
Exercise can be performed at any age, and there is no exception as you grow older. In fact, older adults arguably need more exercise than their younger counterparts due to the advancing loss of muscle mass. Muscle mass decreases approximately 3–8% per decade after the age of 30, and declines even faster after the age of 60. With muscle mass loss, older adults are at increased risk of falls, injury and functional dependence. Exercise however, can improve and maintain muscle strength which can enhance overall quality of life. If you’re wondering how much exercise you should commit to, read on as we review recommendations made by the American Family Physician research team for exercise prescription for older adults 65+ years of age.
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