Despite society's pressure to exercise intensely at all times, the best workout I’ve had in the last year was during physical ...

Stenger, who uses a wheelchair, has a disorder that causes a complete lack of sensation anywhere on her body. After doing leg ...

Strength isn’t just about looking fit—it’s about supporting joint integrity, protecting against injury and preserving ...

Data from 32 studies concluded that the impact of exercise is modest in terms of meaningful weight loss. Caloric restriction ...

Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. In fact, senior weight lifting —that is, doing resistance training with machines and/or free weights in your 60s and beyond—offers physical and mental ...

Consider incorporating activities that challenge your balance, coordination, and strength, such as yoga, Pilates, or ...

This “sitting to rising” test is backed up by new research, which found that middle-aged adults who could sit down on the floor and stand back up with no or little assistance from their hands or knees ...

The good news is that heading to your local pool or aquatic therapy can be a great alternative to land-based physical therapy ...

They were given a trainer or physical therapist who designed a personalized exercise regimen that each patient liked, and that they were likely to stick with for the three-year study.

Fall Prevention If your balance is shaky, physical therapy can help keep you from slipping or tripping. That’s critical because about 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and over fall each year.

Yoga: The practice combines physical poses with breathing exercises and meditation. Regular sessions can reduce lower back pain. It’s important to work with a trained teacher who can help you ...

Everyone wants to stay active and healthy as they age, but are your warm-up habits helping or hurting you? As a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 12 years in the fitness and wellness space, I’ve ...