Five simple moves to slow mobility loss as you age, according to a physical therapist
TL;DR
A physical therapist identifies the mobility losses that tend to appear first with aging (such as floor transfers, leg-strength demands, eccentric control, neck rotation, hip mobility, and balance) and prescribes a five‑move routine you can do a couple of times per week: seated thoracic twist, sit‑to‑stand, standing hip flexor stretch, supported standing child’s pose, and shoulder squeezes to help maintain independence as you age.
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