Gentle range of motion exercises can help people with ALS maintain flexibility, ease stiffness, and support comfort in daily movement.

The terms mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably in fitness conversations, yet they represent distinctly different aspects of physical capability with unique implications for movement ...

From a fitness perspective, many of us are inundated with fitness advice about what the key to fitness is. We are told to lift heavy weights or do cardio. In this column, I posit that before you start ...

Mobility and function. Overall mobility and function are critical factors affecting elders’ capacity for self-care and ability to stay safely and independently in their homes. Such standardized scales ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

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Feeling stiff? Struggling with your flexibility? Improving your range of motion can help to overcome these problems. Here’s how… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Functional strength training improves your ability to perform daily tasks by enhancing strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.