Q: My mom needs to exercise, but I can't convince her. Can you explain the benefits of staying active as we age? A: As we age, we tend to slow down and become less active. This decrease in activity ...

Flexibility test at 60, guided by a certified trainer, using 3 seated movements to assess hips, spine, and hamstrings.

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A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

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Join us for Flexibility and Strength classes on Tuesdays, beginning May 4th, at 12:15 p.m. These classes will be facilitated by Jenn McBride, PT, DPT of Bay State Physical Therapy. Each week we will ...

There are many things you can do to avoid a return trip to the hospital, and it's not a stretch to say stretching is one of them. In her September column aimed at consumers, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, ...

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