Have you ever heard an older adult say, "I'm careful when I walk now." Or perhaps, "I haven't fallen, but I don't trust my balance anymore." These concerns are more common than many people realize. What's surprising is that they often appear before someone experiences a fall. Many people believe losing balance is simply part of getting older. However, balance problems are rarely caused by age alone. More often, they develop because several body systems gradually become less efficient over...

Have you ever reached into a kitchen cabinet, put on a shirt, or lifted your child and suddenly felt a sharp pain halfway through raising your arm? Then, surprisingly, the pain disappeared once your arm was fully overhead. This pattern isn't random. It may be a Shoulder Painful Arc, one of the most valuable clinical signs used by physical therapists to identify where shoulder pain is coming from. For clinicians, the painful arc provides important diagnostic information during a shoulder...

Give Dad the Gift of Safety, Confidence, and Independence This Father's Day Father's Day is about honoring the men who have spent a lifetime lifting us up—whether it was teaching us to ride a bike, helping us through challenges, or simply being our biggest supporters. As fathers age or recover from a stroke, injury, or surgery, there may come a time when they need our support too. This Father's Day Mobility Guide is designed to help families and caregivers learn safe floor-to-wheelchair...