“Sit up straight.” How those words resonate with childhood. Little did we know then how that simple phrase would impact the rest of our lives. That “sitting up straight” could define our pain well into our adult lives. Our posture defines our daily activities without recognition. It influences such simple tasks that we perform. For […]

Today we’re going to look at the top 6 exercises you can expect to perform following a knee replacement. These knee replacement exercises apply to both total knee replacements and partial knee replacements. As a physical therapist, I’ve worked with patients within the hospital on day ONE of their surgery and have progressed patients in […]

If you’re researching medical alert systems with no monthly fees, you’re probably trying to be mindful of overall costs.  While it is true that no monthly fee medical alert systems exist, there are pros and cons to consider. Below are some of the highest rated medical alert systems no monthly fee options to consider.  Regardless […]

So you want better balance? Here’s a simple balance training routine I teach my patients who want to work on balance. As a physical therapist who works with people on improving balance, I’ve found that simple balance exercises and routines can make a huge difference! This simple balance exercise routine is designed to flow into […]

One of my patients recently asked me what I thought about smart watches and other technology for seniors to improve their balance. I love the idea of using technology to improve balance! Smart watches can be great for tracking activity and exercise. But many of the top smart watches lack a feature that can be […]