One of my first patients — 95 years old and stronger than most. He gave 100% every session, no excuses. This was nearly 5 years ago, right when I started my PTA journey. I learned so much from him — not just about therapy, but about heart, discipline, and showing up. We were working on balance and mobility training — essential for preventing falls, improving coordination, and maintaining independence in older adults. It’s not just about walking — it’s about confidence, safety, and living wit...
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13 Quick Dynamic Balance Exercises for Dynamic Stability
Included are 13 quick dynamic balance exercises for dynamic stability as well as examples of how to document them. Check out www.thenoteninjas.com for more patient-centered PT and OT treatments for geriatric physical therapists, geriatric occupational therapists and PT students and OT students. #physicaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapystudent #geriatricphysicaltherapy #geriatricoccupationaltherapy #dptstudent #otstudent #PTtreatment #OTtreatment #PTtreatmentideas #OTtreatmentideas
3 exercises to help improve your balance! [📹 foreverfitwithmitch]
1️⃣ Skaters: Step side to side, shifting weight, for 3 sets of 20 reps each side. 2️⃣ Forward Toe Taps: Tap one foot forward, alternating, for 3 sets of 20 reps each side. 3️⃣ Slow High Knee Marching: Lift knees high, marching in place, for 2 sets of 30 seconds each. Stay upright and steady! Tag someone who needs to see this ❤️ CH€CK 0UT B!O L!NK 🔗 for: 📖 Full-Body Mobility Program💥
A quick and easy way to assess your balance and identify any areas that need improvement.
As we age, our balance tends to decline, making us more susceptible to falls and other injuries. That's why it's important to regularly assess our balance and take steps to improve it. One simple and effective way to do this is by doing the four square step test. The four square step test is a quick and easy way to assess your balance and identify any areas that need improvement. It involves stepping in different directions within four squares on the ground, while keeping your balance and maintaining proper form. By doing the four square step test regularly, you can track your progress and see how your balance improves over time. Plus, it can be done anywhere and doesn't require any special equipment or training. Improving your balance can have a significant impact on your overall he
Empower Physical Therapy on Instagram: "🌟 Patient Spotlight 🌟 A highly effective and FUN way to work on balance, dual tasking, endurance (and so much more) is through dancing! Here, one of our Wichita State Student PT’s, Kara, is taking our lovely client through a series of stepping exercises to prepare her for the finale - the Cupid Shuffle! Physical Therapy doesn’t have to be boring or monotonous, finding ways to get people up and moving doesn’t have to be complicated. So turn up the tunes and bring out your dance moves! 💃🏼"
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