Aging is something that we cannot control. But as we age, we can do something to ensure we age well. The right amount and kind of physical activity can help in staving off a lot of age-related health issues. Patient physical therapy in Texas involves performing various exercises necessary in maintaining movement, overcoming pain, and preserving independence. Below are some tips from physical therapists to help us age well.
- Don’t Let Chronic Pain Control Your LifeHealth conditions such as arthritis is common in aging people that costs them billions of dollars in medical treatment, lost wages, and lost work time. Pain management techniques and proper exercise can help in easing pain while moving and at rest. This can improve a senior’s overall quality of life.
- Continue to Get Stronger While you AgeStudies have shown that improvements in physical function and strength can still be achieved in our senior years with the right exercise program. To prevent frailty, progressive resistance training can help. In this training, the muscles are exercised against resistance.
- Believe That Low Back Pain Can Be Relieved Without Surgery or MedicationsSurgery and drugs are usually used to treat low back pain. However, scientific evidence has shown that physical therapy can be an effective alternative with less risk than long-term drug use and surgery.
- Perform Exercises to Lower your Risk of DiabetesA lot of people who are at least 60 years old have diabetes. Physical inactivity and obesity can put us at risk for diabetes. However, performing exercises in a regular basis can help in preventing and even managing the disease.
- Improve your Bone StrengthHalf of those who are over the age of 54 report weak bones or osteoporosis. Exercises which keep you on your feet such as dancing, jogging, and walking, as well as exercises which use resistance like weightlifting, can improve bone strength or decrease bone loss.
- Avoid Falls with ExerciseAround one in three adults in the United States age at least 65 years old falls every year. More than half of those who are over 65 report issues with movement, standing, and stooping. A physical therapist can recommend group-based exercises to improve balance and movement, as well as minimize the risk of falls. Also, it can decrease the risk of hip fractures.
- Exercise your BrainThose who maintain physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other memory issues. Alzheimer’s impacts over 40 percent of those who are at least 85 years old.
- Save your HeartHeart disease is one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States. To prevent this disease and other cardiovascular diseases, exercise is a must. According to a number of studies, people who already have a heart disease can benefit from appropriate exercise in improving health.
To learn about the appropriate exercises necessary to age well, call Aerio Rehab at 281-837-7571.
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