As we get older, it’s especially important to focus on endurance, flexibility, balance and strength. Here are some simple exercises to do just that — no equipment needed.

DPT students gain experience in UMass Lowell Physical Therapy Clinic. First- and second-year DPT students practice interacting, admitting and treating patients prior to their formal clinical education ...

IOWA CITY — Research for years has linked exercise with long-term health benefits ... A: In an ideal world, we would treat physical activity like any other vital sign. You go to the doctor ...

Before beginning to exercise, it’s important to speak with a physical or occupational therapist to establish a safe and appropriate exercise program. A physical or occupational therapist should ...

The first (Time 1) included the Adult Hope Scale, Life Orientation Test-Revised, Self-Efficacy to Regulate Exercise, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and goal assessments. The ...

The Well Being, which opened its doors in 2011, incorporates exercise as part of mental health treatment. “To be mentally, you know, healthy. I think your physical ... or after a therapy session ...

Weight loss requires consistency, smart exercise choices, and focusing on movements that engage multiple muscle groups. The key is to choose exercises that maximize calorie burn while building ...

Identifying Patients at Risk for Cardiometabolic and Chronic Diseases by Using the Exercise Vital Sign to Screen for Physical Inactivity. Prev Chronic Dis . Preventing Chronic Disease , 2025 DOI ...

In a related study, published this month in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Carr's team found that when healthcare providers billed for providing exercise counseling to patients ...

To meet exercise demands, your body reallocates its resources, says Shenkman. Blood flow is diverted away from organs that need less during physical activity—like the intestines—and redirected ...