February, the month of love, hearts and days of asking seniors you love to go STEADY. Based on an idea brought about by the Ohio Department of Aging; the concept is to enlighten seniors you love to participate in programs and exercises that help keep them STEADY on their feet and keep them from becoming a statistic.

Live Your Life Physical Therapy has a wide diversity of programs that focus on keeping seniors STEADY. Because lack of balance, strength, reaction time, flexibility and muscle strength are all risk factors for falls, our programs focus specifically on these areas which can be modified with the proper evidence-based exercise programs.

SENIORCISING the first step to going STEADY

Live Your Life SENIORCISING contains a number of programs that focus on to best fit your needs. Since February is the month of romance, why not get the one you love to participate in our Seniorcising program. Make a difference in their life today.

LYLPT SENIORISNG Programs include:

• OTAGO Fall Prevention Exercise Program – This program is based on a series of 17 exercises that focus on strengthening and balance. A professional assessment is performed by a certified physical therapist that to determine the pace and specifics which fit best. Developed in New Zealand, OTAGO has proven to reduce senior falls by 35%-40%[1].
• S.A.I.L. – An Acronym for Stay Active & Independent for Life the program is focused on balance and strengthening for seniors 65 plus. Our physical therapists assess and determine the specific exercises for balance and strengthening needed on an individual basis. The program study was funded by the CDC to reduce falls while keeping seniors active and independent for their lifetime ahead.
• Matter of Balance – This program emphasizes practical strategies in order to help reduce the fear of falling while focusing on increasing activity levels. It is endorsed by the NCOA. LYLPT helps participants face their fear of falling by helping them to control a situation to reduce their risk factors. The Matter of Balance program helps set goals for increasing activity. It also helps strengthen the participant by changing certain areas in their environment to reduce the risk of falling.
• Silver Sneakers Program – We are a certified Silver Sneakers Program provider and look forward to serving your fitness needs via the Silver Sneakers plan. As the nation’s leading exercise and fitness program for seniors; we take pride in offering our services to clients who want certified professionals guiding them. Click here to see if you are eligible for the program.

Would you like to go STEADY with us? We’d be honored to include you as one of the clients we love to work with, focusing on keeping you on your feet. Live Your Life SENIORCISING to remain steady and safe!

Dr. Eva Norman
President & Founder
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Live Your Life Physical Therapy, LLC

[1] UNC School of Medicine – CGEC – OTAGO

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