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This can save time and money, helping avoid unnecessary tests and suffering.

Generic physical therapy might miss the root causes of balance issues, potentially leading to falls.

The core issue in Parkinson's is the conscious management of movement

Standing on one leg isn't the balance solution for seniors.

Dizziness accompanying migraines often demands a dual expertise.

It’s not just aging; it’s often three hidden mobility problems that quietly rob you of your strength, balance, and energy.

Most people think the gym is where injuries happen

Aging is inevitable, but decline isn’t.

Understanding Muscle Soreness in Older Adults

Most balance training for older adults is completely missing the mark.

Think walking slower keeps you safer as you age? That belief may be aging you - literally!

Why does our medical system keep getting it wrong?

Research shows there are 24 different risk factors, and the good news is that most of them can be improved or eliminated.

What if you could bounce back from illness, injury, or even surgery without losing your freedom?

What The Science Says About How To Prevent BPPV From Returning. Full Analysis.

Unlock the secrets to aging with strength and independence with our targeted exercises.

Understand how care managers play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the health needs of aging individuals, facilitating better care and proactive prevention.

Make sure that your medications are doing their job, there a multiple health issues that need to be checked constantly once we grow older.

Uncover how key muscles contribute to balance in older individuals, revealing unique insights into common issues and how targeted training can enhance stability.

Explore the research-backed definition of frailty, its signs, risks, and effective strategies for strength retention and overall wellness in the elderly.

Listen to how tightness in your chest can affect your ribs and posture. Learn how to break this cycle, even if you’re in your 90s!

When the elderly loved one that you’re taking care of is decaying, their health deteriorates and you need a support team to help not only them but you and your family.

Discover how regular stretching and physical activity, even into your 70s, 80s, and 90s, can foster agility and youthfulness, illustrating the transformative power of adopting fitness habits in one’s golden years.

Discover the crucial role of vestibular specialists in preserving balance and preventing catastrophic falls in seniors, asserting the importance of proactive and early interventions.

Going to a nursing home when you grow older is NOT inevitable, especially with nowadays health care.

If you want to know if your dizziness is caused by a vestibular disorder you need to check if the symptoms get worst when you move your head.

Dizziness and vertigo are some of the most common complaints when people visit the doctor.

Only a small percentage of dizziness and vertigo are life-threatening, but that doesn’t mean you should take the symptoms lightly.

By actively deciding to avoid a nursing home, individuals can take control of their future and explore alternative options for care and support.

The most common type of positional vertigo occurs when crystals in the inner ear balance system become displaced, leading to abnormal sensations of rotational spinning.

Dizziness and vertigo are some of the most obscure health problems in our healthcare system. Lacking specialists to actually help the patients.

I am Dr. Jeffrey Guild, founder of Optimove Physical Therapy. My mission is to provide specialized neurological and vestibular care to our clients, reaching them wherever they are.

Make sure to take care of your health. If your body is healthy you’ll have fewer problems in general.

By working patiently and skillfully with rehab professionals, people with dementia can make amazing progress, even getting back skills like walking that others might think they’ve lost.

Dr. Jeffrey Guild shares valuable insights on creating a safer home environment for seniors, enabling them to avoid nursing homes.

Improving the physical abilities of someone over 85 can help prevent a lot of problems, like falls or long hospital stays. It’s amazing how much better they can get, and it doesn’t take that long to see changes.

Taking care of your physical self should be your priority, if you’re physically healthy other problems will become less relevant.

By focusing on what they have already learned in the past, individuals with dementia can continue to lead fulfilling lives and maintain a sense of dignity and purpose.

If you can lower how much medicine you need, you also lower the chance for things to go wrong with your treatment.

Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness can make your heart race and cause shortness of breath, especially if your balance system is severely weakened, for example, after lying on your back for a long time like in a coma.

This is what happens when our balance system deteriorates, it often happens as we grow older.

Staying active and moving is key to managing positional vertigo effectively.

Just walking and standing up from a chair repeatedly can make a huge difference in your health.

Just like a 35-year-old might not think about estate planning, life insurance, or retirement right now, but should, people often ignore health issues like balance problems or dizziness until they become really painful.

It’s important to have a team of different types of doctors and therapists to help take care of your health, based on what you need.

Long periods of bed rest can misalign the body’s balance system with gravity, leading to difficulties in transitioning from lying down to sitting up, especially for older individuals.

Being proactive on the medical side is one of the best things you can do if you don’t want to end up in a nursing home.

It is important to start doing balance exercises early on, because our balance starts to get worse even in our 30s and 40s.

Choose the type of exercise based on the older individual’s preferences and capabilities to ensure consistency.

Most of the time, vestibular patients receive treatments that don’t completely help them because they don’t find the right treatment.