Move more, load muscles, and fear less: a geriatric PT’s guide to aging actively
TL;DR
A board-certified geriatric physical therapist explains that aging-related weakness and frailty can be slowed by staying active, regularly loading muscles, and breaking activity into short, practical bursts; she emphasizes moving throughout the day, overcoming fear of activity, and working with a licensed PT to safely build strength, balance, and independence.
Topics:healthwellness#aging#exercise#frailty#geriatric-physical-therapy#note-only-five-tags-allowed#seniors#wellness
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