“The balance system is comprised of three essential components: the Proprioceptive system, the visual system, and the vestibular system.” Aging comes with a lot of changes to our body, mind and soul.

Jim Bowman spends hours in his workshop turning imperfect pieces of wood into art. He learned the art of woodturning as a child and picked the hobby back up in retirement. “I let the wood speak to me, ...

Physical therapist Tiffany Jenson recently worked with a patient who shared surprise at how much her mobility declined this year. Getting out of a chair proved difficult. The core issue often is ...

Could a new device called a portable neuromodulation stimulator (PoNS) help improve your mobility and balance with multiple sclerosis? PoNS is a device that delivers mild electrical pulses to two ...

And that’s not all. Retro walking has been shown to enhance lower-body mobility and, when done frequently, can improve range ...

Researchers in Norway report that patients who receive walking skills training following total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis show improved physical function. The physical therapy program ...

Mike Teater and his physical therapy team at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center of Camas have a mission — to be masters of balance. Teater, the Camas center’s clinical director, recalled a story of his ...

The Kettering Health NeuroRehab and Balance Center is bringing the first neurologic physical therapy residency program to the Dayton region, tentatively scheduled to start this summer. “There is a ...

Most balance problems occur because of brain or inner ear problems, or physical issues, such as broken bones or muscle injuries. Balance problems can make it difficult to walk or move. They may make a ...

Walking is one of the simplest, most accessible ways to stay active—but what if you flipped the script and put it in reverse?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints and muscles. Over time, it can limit your range of motion and make it hard to do your daily tasks. While medications ...