Dr. Joshua Layton, DPT, a Physical Therapist at ProActive Physical Therapy, was recently featured in Tucson’s Lovin’ Life publication, where he gave insights into the importance of movement for longevity—starting with the ability to stand up from a sitting position on the ground.
“The importance of being able to get up from the floor is the sense of mobility,” Layton said. “When discussing the geriatric population, many people focus on the negatives first. ‘Well, the reason I’m on the floor is probably that I fell.’ It’s important for individuals to feel not just the ability to rise but also to get up confidently, knowing they’re not going to experience another fall.”
Physical Therapists at ProActive Physical Therapy encourage their patients — and all of us — to measure our strength with the sitting-to-rising test (SRT). There’s a good reason for this. According to recent studies, those who can get up off the floor without assistance live longer and have a better quality of life. They also stay out of nursing homes.
In addition to SRT and daily physical activity, physical therapists at ProActive recommend sleeping seven to nine hours at night, eating an adequate amount of protein, fiber, and micronutrients, and managing stress to increase one’s health span. These three factors can contribute to reducing inflammation, the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Read the full article here: https://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/lovin_life/news/rising-to-the-occasion-flexibility-is-the-key-to-living-longer/article_6a76a2f6-f855-11ef-ab84-074d6bb4d558.html
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