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The Mechanics of Walking

The Gait Cycle The mechanics of walking involves a coordinated effort of the feet, knees, and hips. The cycle of how a person walks is

June 21, 2021

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July 21, 2021

Osteogenic Loading

Weight-bearing Activity Weight-bearing activity is critical for bone health. The stress on the bones that results from weight-bearing activities like running, jumping, and at times

March 31, 2021

Building Your Best Bones Forever!™

So you’ve got the message that you need to eat and drink plenty of foods with calcium and vitamin D and do lots of bone-strengthening

March 30, 2021

Menopause

Tips for a Healthy Transition Staying healthy and attending to bothersome symptoms can help ease the menopause transition. It’s also important to manage the increased

November 23, 2020

Safe Exercise in the Gym

Use proper form and alignment when working out. Encourage hip extension military press back extension treadmill Avoid abdominal machines Use Caution leg press pull over

September 9, 2020

Downloadable Materials

Share. Print. Save. 1. Talking with Your Health Care Provider about Bone Health Prepare for your upcoming doctor visit with these helpful questions! Download 2.

April 1, 2021

Tips from a Physical Therapist: Lifting Objects and ‘Good Morning’ Stretches

Introduction My name is Melissa Schubert. I’m a physical therapist, and I’ve been practicing for over 20 years. I’m very passionate about preventive care and

April 27, 2020

Stepping Out Strong™

Stepping Out Strong™ A Healthy Path to Improving Strength and Balance. Did you know: Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency

March 3, 2021

Load up your workout with weight-bearing exercise

By Wendy Kohrt, PhD (Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Board) Weight-bearing Activity We often hear that weight-bearing activity is critical for bone health, but many

June 19, 2019

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The Mechanics of Walking

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Osteogenic Loading

Building Your Best Bones Forever!™

Menopause

Safe Exercise in the Gym

Downloadable Materials

Tips from a Physical Therapist: Lifting Objects and ‘Good Morning’ Stretches

Stepping Out Strong™

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