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There are a lot of myths about exercise and aging. Let’s bust a few of the most common ones—and share how real Vitality At Home patients proved them wrong. Myth #1: I’m Too Old to Exercise...

Independence is the number one goal we hear from our patients. But independence doesn’t mean doing everything by yourself. It means having the right support systems so you can keep living life on...

Many people wonder: should I see a physical therapist or a personal trainer? Both play important roles in staying healthy and active, but the services they provide—and the level of expertise—are...

Do you feel like everything is slowing down for you—walking, standing up, even thinking clearly? The truth is, some of what feels like “slowing down” is actually weakness, not aging. Normal Aging...

Whether you love golfing, gardening, biking the White Pine Trail, or keeping up with your grandkids at Millennium Park, physical therapy helps you stay in the game. Common Challenges After 60 Stiff...

Did you know you don’t need to be homebound to get physical therapy at home? Many people think in-home therapy is only for those recovering from surgery or illness. But with Vitality At Home, we...

You may have noticed it: climbing stairs feels harder, carrying laundry wears you out, or you avoid kneeling in the garden because standing back up takes too much effort. What you’re experiencing...

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...

“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,...

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...