Month: July 2026

Swimming can be an effective form of exercise for older adults who want to improve balance and lower their risk of falling. A study involving nearly 1,700 men age 70 and older compared different types of physical activity with the likelihood of falling over a four-year period. Researchers recorded more than 2,500 falls during the […]

If you are preparing for a total hip or knee replacement, physical therapy may be helpful even before surgery takes place. This type of care is often called preoperative physical therapy or prehab, and it can help patients better understand what to expect during recovery. A study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint […]

Tennis elbow is a common overuse condition that causes pain on the outside of the elbow. Although the name makes it sound like a problem reserved for tennis players, most cases are not caused by tennis at all. In fact, tennis elbow is often related to work tasks, home projects, sports, hobbies, and other activities […]

A daily walk may be one of the simplest ways to support better knee health, especially for people with knee osteoarthritis or those at risk of developing it. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of functional limitations in older adults, often making everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and getting around the home more difficult. […]

Fibromyalgia is a common chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific areas of the body. For many people, the condition can also affect sleep, mood, energy levels, and daily function. Exercise therapy has long been recognized as an effective treatment for fibromyalgia and may provide benefits comparable to certain medication-based […]