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The Hidden Role of Arm Swing in Safe Walking When people think about walking safely, they usually focus on their legs. But one of the most overlooked components of stable walking is arm swing. Your arms do more than hang at your sides — they help regulate balance, coordinate movement, and maintain rhythm. When arm […]
Why Fatigue Makes Balance Worse Even If You’re Strong Many people assume balance problems are caused by weakness. But here’s something most don’t realize: you can be strong and still be at risk of falling when you’re fatigued. Fatigue affects the brain, reaction time, coordination, and posture — all critical components of balance. And for […]
Why Uneven Ground Becomes More Dangerous in Early Spring As winter fades, many people feel ready to get outside again. But early spring brings a hidden risk: uneven, unstable ground. Melting snow, cracked pavement, potholes, loose gravel, and wet sidewalks create unpredictable walking conditions. For older adults and individuals with Parkinson’s disease, these surface changes […]
Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s: What It Helps and Who It’s For Rock Steady Boxing has gained national attention as a fitness-based program designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Many patients and families ask the same question: Is Rock Steady Boxing helpful — and is it enough? The short answer: it can be a valuable […]
Why Sitting Too Much Is Worse for Balance Than You Think Sitting feels safe. It feels restful. And for many people, it feels necessary. But spending too much time sitting — especially as we age — quietly undermines balance, strength, and confidence. Over time, it can make standing, walking, and turning feel harder than they […]
Why Turning Is Harder Than Walking Straight and How Physical Therapy Helps Many people feel steady walking straight ahead but suddenly lose confidence when they need to turn. Whether it’s pivoting in the kitchen, changing direction in a hallway, or turning to sit down, these moments often feel unstable. That’s not a coincidence. Turning is […]
Is Slower Walking Speed a Problem? What It Says About Your Balance and Health Many people don’t notice their walking speed slowing down — until someone else points it out or daily tasks start feeling harder. Walking slower may feel like a safe adjustment, but it’s often a signal that strength, balance, or coordination is […]
How Physical Therapy Helps You Regain Confidence After a Near-Fall A near-fall is often brushed off as “nothing.”No injury. No emergency. Just a quick grab of the wall or furniture. But near-falls matter. In many cases, they are the body’s early warning system — and they can quietly change how you move long after the […]
Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s: Why It Happens More Often in Winter For many people living with Parkinson’s disease, winter brings more than cold weather. It often brings worsening mobility, increased hesitation when walking, and more frequent episodes of freezing of gait. If you or a loved one notice more difficulty starting steps, turning, or […]
Setting Realistic Mobility Goals for the New Year (And How Physical Therapy Helps You Reach Them) The New Year often brings big promises: walk more, move better, feel stronger.But for many older adults, vague or unrealistic goals lead to frustration — not progress. The key to better mobility in the New Year isn’t pushing harder. […]
