If you’re looking for a safe way to get active again but find traditional exercise routines difficult, chair yoga may be the ...
If you’re looking for a safe way to get active again but find traditional exercise routines difficult, chair yoga may be the perfect fit.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together, then pull the ends of the band toward you, bending your elbows and drawing them past ...
There are two great reasons why chair exercises are a fan-favorite workout for many. They’re convenient to do wherever you happen to be—and they deliver real results. One perfect example is this set ...
On this episode, Dr. Vladimir Manuel, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Family Medicine, and Scott Jahnke, Senior Director of Operations at UCLA Health, join the podcast to discuss ...
Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...
It’s important for seniors to stay active and remain healthy for as long as possible. A new routine can be daunting. Fortunately, exercise doesn’t need to wear you out to be effective.
Chair yoga is a safe and adaptable practice that improves mobility, strength, mood, and overall quality of life in older adults, including those with chronic conditions. Research highlights its role ...
The shoulder plays a key role in movements necessary for everyday activities. Older adults can protect their shoulders by performing exercises that focus on strength and mobility. Reaching, lifting, ...
Mobility exercises are compound movements that engage the muscles and joints involved in performing daily activities. They can help form the foundation for moving well into older age. “Mobility” can ...
Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.