By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS April is Move More Month according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Nothing could align more perfectly with our mission here at the Living Well Academy. Whether …
Find Joy and Hope for Your Bones
By Nancy A. Alexander, PT, CSCS The end of the year brings the holiday season. What is intended as a time of joy and hope, often becomes one of sadness and stress for many. The impact and effect of …
Stay Strong and Steady
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS October is recognized as Fall Prevention Awareness Month, and some organizations also link it to National Physical Therapy Month, focusing on falls prevention. It's an …
5 Best Strengthening Exercises for Older Adults
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS Your body goes through many phases as you age. Did you know losing muscle strength is one of them? This process, known as sarcopenia, involves a gradual …
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Know Your Fall Risk Without Doing a Thing
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS When you think of fall prevention and assessing your fall risk, what do you think of? Typically, you would think it would include how well you can perform a certain …
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Tuck and Roll
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a time for you to reevaluate your risk of falling and review ways to increase your strength, balance, and …