T here’s no denying the many (many) benefits that come with practicing mat Pilates. First off, this low-impact form of ...

Adults who couldn't pass these four-stages of 10-second balance tests were 84% more likely to die within the next 10 years.

Discover 12 evidence-based methods to speed up stroke recovery. Learn how to optimize healing and regain function through ...

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 ...

Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kenneth Miller about improving balance and strength in the older adult years.

Objective To review the quality of literature and measurement properties of physical performance tests (PPTs) of the lower extremity in athletes. Methods Using the PICOS method we established our ...

Q: I am an 85-year-old man with congestive heart failure. I have almost totally lost my balance. My treadmill quit working and my daughter, a physical therapist, thinks I do not need to replace it ...

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.

Balance rehabilitation, or Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), improves body functioning, stability, and overall well-being through tailored exercises.

The therapy works through three primary mechanisms. First, adaptation exercises help the brain adjust to changes in vestibular input. Second, substitution techniques teach the brain to use ...

While the right kinds of exercise can have a strong beneficial effect, exercising the wrong way can actually make psoriatic arthritis worse. So be sure to avoid these common exercise mistakes. 1.