Our case study here is a great example of maintaining, and even incurring strength gains at an older age. The client in this case was a 91-year old gentleman who has battled recurring back pain since her service in the Vietnam War. Year after year he underwent epidurals, pain management, and was unable to continue […]

Every day our primary care physicians advise aging populations to get adequate exercise. Well, that’s our hope at least. However, this may not always be the case. Whatever you wish to be the cause… Maybe it’s the lack of time spent with patients due to reimbursement structures, the neglect to understand exercise recommendations or guidelines, […]

One of the many things understood throughout all of this is how much of we took for granted. The simple pleasures such as breathing the fresh air, a quick trip to the supermarket, or dinner out with friends. The list could go on and on, but one thing is for certain, COVID-19 has been disruptive. […]

The Case Read below to see how our LiveWell member overcame the odds leading to a successfully recovering and overall independent life today.  83-year-old gentleman Recovering from triple bypass surgery Previously healthy, but was left in a state of disarray following incidentand surgery Collaborative Effort  Our case study here follows a gentleman who needed to […]

Living longer you say… Life expectancy, and the debate of health as a definition has been of great discussion in the United States, and around the world.  Healthcare professionals and legislators are turning to other great nations, such as Japan, and the United Kingdom where individuals are not only living longer, but also living healthier. […]

With the change of current health and safety practices, the safest thing for vulnerable populations is to remain in their homes. That being said, one of the most effective methods for ensuring one ages successfully in their home is the use of an at home exercise program. Free At-Home Exercise Programs Starting on Monday, May […]

Our case study here provides an example of creating your own future, no matter the cards that have been dealt. Our client, diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, as well as Parkinson’s disease had been discharged from physical therapy when our work began on building functional strength. Although hindered by chronic conditions, this 80-year old gentleman built […]

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological and movement disorder that involves the nervous system, which causes impairment in motor function. For many years researchers, exercise physiologists, medical doctors, physical therapists, you name it, have been attempting to understand and help to combat this disease. LSVT BIG , an evidence-based program designed at helping individuals move more […]

One can only hope that was read to the tune of Olivia Newton John’s “Physical“. March 24th, 2020, The United States is now a number of days into ‘social distancing’. Citizens are asked to make little contact with others. Families are separated, and senior living communities are on lockdown. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created a […]

Our case study here provides an example of a woman choosing to take a proactive approach towards the future. She has always been an avid exerciser, however her approach was different than what was implemented with the LiveWell team. In previous years of exercise, she used amounted countless of miles running in order to shed […]