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Did you know that we offer physical therapy done in your home?⁠⁠We use an evidenced-based fall risk assessment, and indi...
10/13/2022

Did you know that we offer physical therapy done in your home?⁠
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We use an evidenced-based fall risk assessment, and individualize your program based on your specific needs. You even receive a custom "report card" to track progress.⁠
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We understand the difficulties of scheduling and getting to appointments outside of your home. Physical therapy in your home provides the same level of care without the hassle.⁠
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The medical aspects of your care are important. That's why we keep in close communication with your healthcare provider regarding your progress and needs.⁠
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Want more information? Send us a message or call 614-850-0500 x1 to speak with us about how we can start the process of home physical therapy!

A National cohort study of… wait for it… 416,420 US adults found that the minimum effective dose of aerobic physical act...
09/06/2022

A National cohort study of… wait for it… 416,420 US adults found that the minimum effective dose of aerobic physical activity for significant mortality risk reduction was ONLY 1 hour a WEEK!

Additional mortality risk reduction was observed up to 3 hours/week. For older adults only small decreases in mortality risk were observed past 3 hours/week.

I think many times we think we have to go super long or hard to get any health benefits, but just a 15-30 minute walk in everyday reduces your risk of mortality!

As the weather cools down this is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the morning sun or end your day with an after dinner walk with Fido for great health benefits!

09/01/2022

As if we needed more research showing the benefits of physical activity… here we are again!

Another study examined the effects of light physical activity (walking, standing, step counts) and sedentary time on mortality.

The more active you are, there seems to be a correlation to increased longevity. The study even found that this was even the case when controlling for those who reported a genetic predisposition for longevity.

What you do with your body matters!

08/25/2022

Hot off the press!

A meta-analysis was done to see whether resistance training had any effect on quality of life, depression, muscle strength and functional exercise in older adults over the age of 60.

We’ve got good news for you—while this study only looked at 21 studies and the findings aren’t set in stone—the initial results are looking great for resistance training!

They found that resistance training significantly improved:

-physical functioning
-mental health
-bodily pain
-general health
-social functioning
-mental component scores
-depression
-upper limb strength
-lower limb strength
-handgrip strength

Tell your favorite 60+ that resistance training can improve most domains of quality of life!

Need some help getting active? We’re here for you- send us a DM or call/text 614.850.0500 💪

Bone health won't prevent a fall, but if you fall, it might prevent breaking a hip or other bone.⁠⁠Here are 5 ways to in...
07/21/2022

Bone health won't prevent a fall, but if you fall, it might prevent breaking a hip or other bone.⁠
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Here are 5 ways to increase bone health and strength!⁠
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1. Make sure to get enough calcium and vitamin D⁠
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2. Get the recommended physical activity per week, 150 minutes/week.⁠
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3. Don't smoke--it decreases bone mass and increases the chance of fractures.⁠
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4. Limit alcohol intake--just like smoking, it decreases bone mass and increases the chance of fractures.⁠
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5. Maintain a healthy weight, being underweight increases the risk of bone loss and broken bones.⁠
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How many of the five are you good on?

It may not seem to be a big issue, but as more of the population grows older, the cost (not just financially!) grows.⁠⁠A...
07/19/2022

It may not seem to be a big issue, but as more of the population grows older, the cost (not just financially!) grows.⁠
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): ⁠
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-One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year.⁠
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-Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.⁠
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-The older adult population is projected to increase by 55% by 2060, hence falls rates and health care spending are projected to rise.⁠
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-Falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations.⁠
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-In 2015, the total cost of fall injuries was $50 billion.⁠
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-Each year about $50 billion is spent on medical costs related to non-fatal fall injuries and $754 million is spent related to fatal falls.⁠
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-The cost of treating falls is projected to increase to over $101 billion by 2030. The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020.⁠
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Which one of these were the most surprising to you?

Balance Challenge-- let's go! How many sit to stands can you do in 30 seconds?⁠⁠Want to see how you stack against others...
07/07/2022

Balance Challenge-- let's go! How many sit to stands can you do in 30 seconds?⁠
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Want to see how you stack against others your age and gender? Swipe to see the norms from the CDC as well as fitness norms for those under 60.⁠
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Let us know below how you did! 👇⁠
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Balance Challenge-- let's go! How long can you stand on one leg?⁠⁠Want to see how you stack against others your age and ...
06/28/2022

Balance Challenge-- let's go! How long can you stand on one leg?⁠
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Want to see how you stack against others your age and gender? Swipe to see the norms for both eyes open and closed.⁠
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We found it interesting that males 18-39 performed better on eyes closed than eyes open than females 18-39... what are your thoughts?⁠
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Let us know below how you did! 👇⁠
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Falling is a part of life, even the most agile of us all has fallen before.⁠⁠But how do you fall without seriously hurti...
06/21/2022

Falling is a part of life, even the most agile of us all has fallen before.⁠
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But how do you fall without seriously hurting yourself? Let's take a look!⁠
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1. Tuck your chin⁠
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2. Try to land on a more fleshy part of your body like your thigh or butt⁠
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3. Try to fall on your side, not your front or back.⁠
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4. Relax! Keep your elbow and knees bent.⁠
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5. Fight the urge to keep yourself stop moving, and try to roll on the ground (but away from sharp or dangerous objects).⁠
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What do you think? You think these are manageable tips?

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