https://youtu.be/kZtX8CEEUro Physical therapy is something that is incredibly common among many of the older adults and individuals with special needs that I work with. It is almost a norm for…

There are numerous different therapeutic recreation opportunities for individuals with special needs across the state of Iowa. Typically, these are put within the same company that serves the individual as…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBShK8AhEq8 We have all heard the term that "sitting is the new smoking." Being largely sedentary and sitting a large amount throughout the day is detrimental to ones health for…

https://youtu.be/Za_WbnFxugw Fall prevention is always a concern among older adults, seniors, and individuals who struggle to stay steady on their feet. Offering a wide variety of options to help prevent…

https://youtu.be/oGf0NLaxqKo Knee replacements are something that many older adults will deal with at some point during their lives. This is a very common occurrence in older adults that I work…

With the pandemic (hopefully) in our rearview mirror, there are more and more opportunities for seniors and other individuals to get back out in the community to participate in events…

https://youtu.be/xG8fuO7xsqY Preventing falls in older adults and seniors is one of the primary tasks that I deal with in my job. Many seniors become unsteady on their feet, and look…

https://youtu.be/uXbNtn6jGwU Treadmills and Gym Safety A treadmill is by far one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in the gym. Whether you enjoy going for a brisk walk,…

https://youtu.be/UE-7XsCJZF4 When moving through daily tasks, there are typically some movements that may be trickier for older adults to accomplish. Whether this is reaching up high for something in the…

https://youtu.be/-t4yk2O2OA8 Every day, numerous individuals are put in high risk situations that decrease the overall quality of life and put them in harms way. Many of these individuals, unfortunately, are…