Why Weight Training is Key After 40
As we age, muscle mass, bone density, and metabolism naturally decline, but weight training can help combat these changes.
Research shows that without strength training, people can lose up to 30 of muscle mass, while low testosterone levels in both men and women contribute to this decline.
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Here’s why strength training is crucial for adults over 40:
· Maintain Muscle Mass: Weight training helps prevent the loss of muscle, preserving strength and mobility.
· Boost Metabo...
Posted on 2024-10-01
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Break the Cycle of Pain with a Free Consultation.
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Did you know there's a significant link between depression, anxiety and body pain?
Persistent pain (lasting over a month) CHANGES the physical structure and function of our brain. In fact, even mild depression and anxiety induce changes in brain structure and function.
This explains why individuals with depression and anxiety often experience physical pain, and those with ongoing physical pain often struggle with some form of depression an...
Posted on 2024-05-01
Who's Your Orthopedic Quarterback?
I can’t tell you how many times a day I hear... “I know it’s been a year and I should have come in sooner, but I just thought it would go away.”
Unfortunately, time is of the essence.
Many things, when left unattended, evolve into conditions which will take injections, pain management, surgery and physical therapy to resolve or if you are amongst the unlucky, will never go away. Some 80 of therapists in the world.
Most physical therapist are not trained to be a...
Posted on 2023-10-02
Falls Prevention Day 2021
Did you know 1 in 4 older Americans fall every year? Empower Physical Therapy & Performance can help. Our physical therapists can assess your fall risk, balance, functional strength, and coordination and help you and/or your loved one age gracefully.
Balance and strengthening are important components in preventing falls. See several of our therapists demonstrating various balance and strengthening exercises below. Need to work on your balance? Call (913) 224-2990 to schedule your appointmen...
Posted on 2021-09-23
