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Blog Category – Balance Vertigo

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The Single Best Balance Exercise for Seniors!

Aug 14, 2025

This is one of those exercises that I’d like to be able to do until the day I die, in addition to things like deep squats.

And while this video is for seniors, this is an exercise that even people in their 30’s and 40’s should start keying into and optimizing, both for fall prevention and future agility.

This video has 3 sections:
– What the balance exercise is (plus ankle vs. Hip vs. Step strategy),
– How to build up to it if it’s too difficult for you
– How to advance the exercise it if it’s too easy

Preventing Falls on Ice and Snow: Balance and Safety Tips

Dec 13, 2024

Tips for preventing winter falls on icy surfaces. Learn how to stay safe and mobile during snowy conditions.

Physical Therapy for Balance and Coordination in Older Adults – Improving Stability

Nov 20, 2024

As a physical therapist specializing in geriatric care, I’ve witnessed how improved balance and coordination can transform the lives of older adults.

“HIIT Training” for Parkinson’s Disease (High Intensity Interval Training)

Nov 12, 2024

“HIIT Training” (aka High Intensity Interval Training) is one of the best things people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can do to slow the progression of the disease.

In fact, there’s even evidence that HIIT Training, combined with functional exercise can STOP and even reverse the progression of Parkinson’s!

In this video, listen to Sharon (left) and Hannah (right) explain why HIIT Training is so important for people with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as how we use it to help our patients with PD at the clinic.