Simpatico Physical Therapy, Health and Wellness

02/22/2026

At 80 years old Gary Patton just smashed the indoor mile record running it in 6:38.10. Age is not a disease that automatically brings disability. It's just another starting line. It's not Gary's genetics that propelled him. It's his mindset, dedication and refusal to accept the status quo.

02/20/2026

Frailty is rarely caused by age alone. More often, it’s the result of years without meaningful challenge. The body adapts to what we ask of it — and it weakens when we ask very little.

This isn’t about turning older adults into elite athletes. It’s about stopping the assumption that they’re fragile by default.

With thoughtful, progressive movement and respect for individual limits, strength, balance, and confidence can be rebuilt at any age.

Aging doesn’t have to mean decline. It can mean resilience.

02/18/2026

Reminder: 150-300 minutes of walking (exercise) per week has been shown to positively affect weight, blood pressure, strength, endurance, energy, sleep, mood and much more. It is likely the greatest contributor to health span (healthy aging), even more than diet and other exercise. 150 minutes (30 minutes x 5 of every 7 days) is the bare minimum. Keep track of this! Did you walk at least 150 minutes in the last 7 days? If not, what's stopping you?

02/04/2026

new blog entry posted!

Afraid Not, or a Frayed Knot? Fear often gets a good reputation. In many cases, it deserves one. Fear can keep us safe—it helps us avoid situations that are genuinely dangerous. We want children to have a healthy respect for fire, moving cars, or a rough ocean. Touch a scalding surface or get bitt

02/02/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5691731/active-aging-heart-health-senior-athlete?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwZnRzaAPtl-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeLZWqKY7z6y0SQtKq2DKEsxw1j60i4RX_IharlJBCZQSEKJt_w0aV5oAjMfA_aem_CSMd9ekd1847qU0xLUMZJw

Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer.

02/02/2026

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💬 Viewpoint: The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans weakened evidence-based recommendations for plant-predominant diets, potentially impacting efforts to reduce disease, , and .

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01/27/2026

Simpatico Physical Therapy, Health and Wellness is so happy to announce our newest team member. Hard working and always happy to serve her patients. Check out her full bio here.

https://www.simpaticopt.com/our-team-1

01/19/2026

Follow Jeff's road to recovery...

Working and Walking This period may be the most frustrating one for me so far. Four weeks with no more than minimal motion allowed at the shoulder. Healing is still very much underway, and it’s critical that nothing disrupts that process. For now, I’m permitted only strict, limited passive and a

01/13/2026

Check out Jeff's most recent blog post and follow his journey to recovery...

My day-12 post-operative appointment went pretty much as expected. The X-ray showed the hardware in my shoulder—and wow, there’s a lot of it. Two plates and twelve screws. The dressing came off, and to my surprise, 33 staples came out with it. The doctor moved my shoulder around a bit, everythin...

01/12/2026

Exercise relieves depression as effectively as medication, study finds

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5667599/exercise-is-as-effective-as-medication-in-treating-depression-study-finds?utm_social_post_id=649955631&utm_social_handle_id=10643211755&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwdGRleAPRyahleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehB5fbTHFme_r-YPmtQckk6UkAJdOOOiAGK8erf41ZXuOrWLu-JBW_4y0A6k_aem_yAT1H06zB6BupHYX_1DKQw

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

As some of you might already know I (Jeff) fractured my arm in December. I am healing and rehabbing well and still manage to work. I am blogging my journey on our website. If you're interested please visit, share, "like" and give me feedback.