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Balance vs. Strength: Which Matters More as You Age?
The Question I Hear All the Time During nearly every fall risk assessment in Grand Rapids, someone asks me: “What’s more important — balance or strength?” Here’s the short answer: you need both. The...
What to Expect During a Fall Risk Assessment in Grand Rapids, MI
“I didn’t know what to expect…” This is what I hear almost every time I walk through the door for a fall risk assessment in Grand Rapids, MI. Most people imagine something clinical — clipboards,...
Can Your Home Be Making You Fall? A PT’s Guide to Safer Living Spaces
Your home: safe haven… or hidden obstacle course? For most of us, home is where we feel safest. But as a physical therapist, I can tell you that some of the biggest fall hazards I see aren’t out in...
The Surprising Role Vision and Hearing Play in Fall Risk
It’s not just your legs and balance When people think about fall prevention, they think about leg strength, balance exercises, and safe footwear. And those are important — but here’s what most...
Do You Feel Unsteady? 7 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
That “uh-oh” moment we’ve all had If you’re over 60, you’ve probably had one of those moments: You step off a curb and feel your ankle wobble.You get up from your chair, and for a second, you’re not...
How In-Home PT Helps Prevent Falls Before They Happen
Let’s talk about prevention — not just recovery When most people think about physical therapy, they picture rehab — getting help after an injury, surgery, or hospital stay. But here’s the truth: the...
Top 5 Balance Exercises Every Senior Should Be Doing
Let’s get real for a second… If you’re over 60, you’ve probably noticed that your balance isn’t quite what it used to be. Maybe you’ve grabbed a countertop for support while walking through the...
Why Do Older Adults Fall More Often—and What You Can Do About It
Picture this: a brisk Saturday morning walk on the GR trail. You’re walking along the river, hands in those cozy mittens, when suddenly—your foot slips on a patch of damp wood. Heart skips a beat,...
PT at Home: The Most Convenient Way to Build Strength
Physical therapy can happen in a lot of places—hospitals, rehab facilities, outpatient clinics, and gyms. But for many older adults, nothing beats the comfort and convenience of in-home PT. At...
Functional Strength vs. Gym Strength: What Really Matters After 60
It’s easy to think that strength is measured by how much you can bench press or how long you can hold a plank. But after 60, the strength that really counts isn’t about reps or records—it’s about...