“Getting up from the floor [is] very important if we’re older and take a fall,” said Kostik-Johnson. If you know how to ...

VR can enhance physical-therapy plans. Lewis' physical therapist, Gregory Thielman, recommended "Beat Saber," a rhythm game played on an Oculus VR headset, to complement her physical-therapy plan.

The VR physical-therapy industry also appears poised for growth. Virtue Market Research estimated that the global market for VR for rehabilitation was valued at $135 million in 2022 and that it ...

Discover effective shoulder stretches to improve flexibility, mobility, and relieve pain. Ideal for athletes and desk workers ...

The latest TikTok craze involves lying on your stomach to combat poor posture and neck pain. Here's what to know about "adult tummy time" and whether it actually works.

Physical therapists have long used similar prone positions in rehab routines. W. Zach Smith, PT, DPT, a doctor of physical therapy, told Health.com, “I never called it ‘tummy time,’ but I do ...

Standing up straight can become more of a challenge as you age. A hunched-over, forward-leaning posture—called hyperkyphosis—is more common in older adults. About 20 to 40 percent of people ...

During physical therapy, you will practice a range of exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles that support your neck. You’ll also learn how to improve your posture and range of motion.

At newly opened Stretch Lab Lynnwood, anybody can benefit from the benefits of stretching from increased flexibility ...

Method 2: strengthen your core posture muscles. The core muscles—including the abdominals, obliques, lower back, and pelvic floor—form the central support system for proper spinal alignment.

Poor posture is likely damaging your back, warns Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spinal surgeon in New York. He explains how it happens and how to prevent chronic back pain.