Physical Therapist Recommends 5-Move Routine to Slow Age-Related Mobility Loss
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Updated · Fit and Well · Aug 18
Physical Therapist Recommends 5-Move Routine to Slow Age-Related Mobility Loss
3 articles · Updated · Fit and Well · Aug 18
Summary
Courtney Fitzpatrick, a physical therapist at Hinge Health, recommends a five-exercise routine done a couple of times a week to help slow age-related mobility decline.
The routine targets movements she says often fade first with age: getting on and off the floor, leg-strength tasks like squats, eccentric control, neck and upper-back rotation, hip mobility and balance.
Five moves make up the program: seated thoracic twists, sit-to-stands, a standing hip flexor stretch, a supported standing child’s pose and shoulder squeezes.
Fitzpatrick says the exercises are meant to preserve everyday function—such as standing from a chair, climbing stairs, turning to look behind you and maintaining comfortable posture and stride.