Jason Dacumos, Owner, Physical Therapist, Makai Mobile Rehab | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 2020 - Jan 2021, Health
Nowadays, in-home physical therapy is more important than ever. Seniors must find creative ways in their own home area to continue exercising for mobility and strength. Walking is still a popular and convenient way to exercise. To add intensity, you can walk briskly for one minute followed by one minute at a regular pace, then repeat for 10 minutes or more. Using a kitchen counter or back of a chair, you can do a number of standing leg exercises for 10 minutes each, repeated twice:
Jason Dacumos, Owner, Physical Therapist, Makai Mobile Rehab | Feb 2, 2020 | February - March 2020, Health
One of the most common causes of injuries in the elderly is due to falling backward. This type of fall can lead to serious injuries to the hips, spine, head, arm and/or wrists, depending on how someone lands. Ultimately, the best way to avoid serious injury is to prevent the fall from ever happening.
Jason Dacumos, Owner, Physical Therapist, Makai Mobile Rehab | Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, Health
If you have developed a fear of falling as you have aged, you may want to consider using an assistive device . A physical therapist can test and fit you with the proper type — or you may be able to decide what is best for you by reading these tips and recognizing signs:
