Unfortunately, approximately 70% of older adults in the USA report no regular exercise and among older adults with arthritis, the rates of leisure time physical activity are 7% lower than their ...

“For older adults, a strong core helps prevent falls, supports proper posture, and facilitates the safe performance of daily ...

Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical activity in older adults and held steady for months.

Options including exercise, physical therapy, acupuncture and assistive devices may help reduce pain without strong ...

Hyperkyphosis occurs when a person’s spine rounds or hunches forward more than it should, and is common in older adults. ... One approach to physical therapy for scoliosis is the Schroth method.

The risk of falling and having fall-related problems increases with age. To help reduce this risk, UAB Medicine’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Falls Clinic was created to help patients ...

Using data from 67,245 patients with knee OA (mean age, 61.5 years; 61% women), the researchers compared the use of intraarticular therapy over 1 year between those who started physical therapy ...

Older adults who experience a fracture are at higher risk of disability and death. Physical therapy can help patients maintain an active and independent lifestyle and is provided to help ...