Bone and Joint Health

How Aging Affects Your Muscles and Joints – And What to Do About It

Throughout our lives, our bodies go through many changes. As we move into our “golden years” most of these changes are less than desirable. Our muscles lose strength over time, which can impact our flexibility and endurance. This also puts extra strain on our joints, which can become stiffer and less flexible due to changes in cartilage,

Osteoporosis

Bone Up! The Role of Physical Therapy in Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. An additional 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk of developing the disease in their lifetimes. While it’s more common in adults over 50, and more likely to effect women than men, the truth is osteoporosis impacts millions of lives of either sex every year.

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