PTs will often analyze your gait by watching you get up and walk across the room, but most of the time we are analyzing your gait as soon as you walk into the clinic. If you have been diagnosed with gait abnormalities, these stretches and exercises might help.
There are also tests that can be performed like the 6-minute walk test to see how far you can walk in that time. But there are also more high-tech ways of analyzing your gait like walking on a treadmill with sensors on your body while a camera records you.
The way we walk can predict many things. Some of these things include gross motor delays in children, fall risks in older adults, and even the risk of dementia.
Relieving Chronic Pain through simple stretches and exercises starts with finding the right movements for your body. In this video, I'll show you gentle stretches and exercises to help relieve chronic pain without causing a flare-up.
The Helix Midnight Luxe was ranked the Best Mattress Overall for 2026 by Forbes Vetted, and I got a chance to try it out. In this video, I'll explore some of the mattress features that stood out, and explain why they are important to have in any mattress!
Living with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions can be challenging. One of the most common symptoms is widespread pain, affecting various parts of the body. Simple seated stretches and exercises can help manage these symptoms
Sitting in front of a computer all day for school or work can tighten & weaken muscles in the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees, and feet. These sitting stretches & exercises may help.
This standing exercise routine for seniors can help loosen up and strengthen the muscles in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, and ankles. This routine is performed in real-time, so it’s easy to follow along.
Exercises for Osteoporosis can help prevent further decline and help protect the bones. It’s important to move safely if you have osteoporosis: Maintain good spinal alignment by keeping hips and shoulders in alignment (no twisting). These gentle exercises when done at one’s own pace may help.
Living with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions can be an overwhelming experience, characterized by widespread pain that affects various parts of the body. One of the most beneficial approaches to help manage this pain is to incorporate gentle standing stretches and exercises into your daily routine.
Doctor Jo shows you three simple chest stretches to get your muscles loosened up if you have tight chest muscles or sore pectorals (pectoralis) from a workout.
People often have poor posture when they are working at a desk or gaming all day. These quick exercises will help improve bad posture fast, and they are easy to do at your desk or chair.
