About.com Health: Fit After 50: National Physical Therapy Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor We all know that certain things tend to go as you age, but they don't all have to! By maintaining good flexibility, strength and balance, you can stay agile and fit into your mid-years and beyond―also reducing risk of injury. If you need to kick start a prevention program or aren't sure what exercises will keep you strong, a physical therapist can help. During National Physical Therapy Month, find out if PT is right for you. Stay Flexible Maintaining flexibility in your joints and muscles can work wonders for injury-prevention, and also keeps your moves nice and smooth. Try these 5 Easy Towel Stretches For Flexibility. What Is Range of Motion? Physical Therapy 101: The Basics Search Related Topics:  stretches  low back stretches  groin stretches Keep Your Balance Balance of the physical kind may seem like a very basic function, but it actually requires the complex coordination of many body systems. To prevent falls and keep moving, know Where Balance Comes From. The Best Exercises For Balance How To Fall-Proof Your Home Search Related Topics:  balance  balance exercises  vestibular system Get Strong Lack of strength can affect your overall, day-to-day movement―and possibly even lead to repetitive strain injuries. If you're experiencing pain or difficulty moving, a physical therapist may assess your Muscle Strength Measurement. Exercises For Healthy Hips Advanced Hip-Strengthening Exercises Search Related Topics:  strength  range of motion  balance Aim To Prevent Prevention really can be the best medicine, especially when it comes to certain musculoskeletal issues. And by "prevent" we mean "stick to your self-care plan." The Best Exercises For Your Low Back Natural Ways to Keep Healthy Knees Physical Therapy For Shoulder Pain Search Related Topics:  low back pain  sciatica  back stretches Related Searches Health Chiropractic Urgent Care Health Family Dental Health Health Centers Health Clinic Featured Articles October is National Physical Therapy Month 10 Things To Stop Doing If You Have Low-Back Pain Tai Chi For Balance Can't Swallow Pills? Try This The Lunge Stretch For Plantar Fasciitis Yoga Stretches For Sciatica   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement