Looking for ways to get moving, be social, and explore Austin with other like-minded people 50+? Look no further! Here are fun, active, and social events happening around Austin in April 2023. Keep Austin Active – Reoccurring April Events Calendar Facebook group: Keep Austin Active *To see all these Keep Austin Active Facebook group events and more (as well as RSVP), follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepaustinactive/events/ Natural Fit Therapy Events “Floor Confidence” & “Falls Training” Programs (2-for-1 Special) Designed to give adults of any age the strength an ..read more

It’s a National Nutrition Month!  So, we decided to share with you some foods that can help seniors to build muscle!  Many people believe that once you reach a certain age, your body is no longer capable of building muscle or improving overall health. However, research has shown that this is simply not true. Maintain a balanced diet: Including a variety of nutrient-dense foods can support overall health and muscle growth for older Adults. Nutrition is a huge aspect of everyone’s lives… especially those with nutritional deficiencies. Whether you pay close attention to what you ..read more

Use these strategies on days where you’ve tweaked your back and your pain is higher than normal. The pain is limiting your ability to do most things you normally do during the day. This is what we call a “flare-up”.  Immediate Back Pain Relief tips: 1. Try heat on your back muscles Our experience in the clinic tells us that generally people respond better to heat than ice for back pain  We recommend starting with a warm heating pad over the back muscles that are tight or tender.  2. DON’T stop moving, but DO Avoid aggravating activities  Movement lubricates you ..read more

Have you noticed your balance took a dive after spending so much time at home?  We’ve been hearing the same thing from our clients as they’re starting to get outside more and noticing their legs feel weaker and they’re more cautious than they used to be.   Contrary to popular belief, anyone can improve their balance and strength, regardless of their age.   However, building strength and balance after age 60 takes a slightly different approach than that of someone in their 20s or 30s. Your body has been through more life experiences and your plan will have to take int ..read more

  Looking for ways to get moving, be social, and explore Austin with other like-minded people 50+? Look no further! Here are fun, active, and social events happening around Austin in March 2023. Keep Austin Active – Reoccurring March Events Calendar Facebook group: Keep Austin Active *To see all these Keep Austin Active Facebook group events and more (as well as RSVP), follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepaustinactive/events/ Natural Fit Therapy Events “Floor Confidence” & “Falls Training” Programs (2-for-1 Special)   Designed to give adults of any age the s ..read more

Do you feel like the room is spinning?   If you have positional vertigo, you might just think so! Do you know what is Vertigo? By definition, vertigo is the sensation of spinning. It is not the same as being lightheaded or feeling dizziness and unsteady. People with vertigo feel as though they are actually spinning or moving, or that the world is spinning around them. It may occur when you move your head in a certain position. Often starts suddenly and Lasts a few seconds to minutes. There are a number of causes for BPPV-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo:  L ..read more

If you had a chance to read my previous article, you should now have a better understanding regarding the various factors that contribute to your balance. Here’s a quick recap in case you missed it: your body has 3 “balance systems”: your vision, sensation/spatial awareness, and your inner ear. In addition, there are several other factors that can negatively affect your balance. Some of the most common factors include poor strength, limited flexibility and dizziness due to side effects of medications. We also talked about how devastating a fall can be over a prolonged period of time, as your ..read more

  Looking for ways to get moving, be social, and explore Austin with other like-minded people 50+? Look no further! Here are fun, active, and social events happening around Austin in February 2023. Keep Austin Active – Reoccurring February Events Calendar Facebook group: Keep Austin Active *To see all these Keep Austin Active Facebook group events and more (as well as RSVP), follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepaustinactive/events/ Natural Fit Therapy Events “Floor Confidence” & “Falls Training” Programs (2-for-1 Special)   Designed to give adults of any age ..read more

If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) it can be a very overwhelming experience.  Many people go through a series of grief and/or depression due to the new diagnosis. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease and currently there is no cure. Scientist and researchers, including the Michael J Fox Foundation, have dedicated their lives to finding a cure.  If there is no cure, then it makes sense to become depressed and hopeless…right?    WRONG!  Many people with Parkinson’s can live a very fulfilling life and you ..read more

Hello, I’m Dr. Ryan Seifert, a physical therapist, and today I’d like to talk about retirement accounts.  You might be asking yourself… why is a physical therapist talking about retirement accounts? Well, we’re going to discuss the idea of saving for retirement. However not only do we want you to have enough money for retirement but we want you to be able to enjoy that money as well. Our goal here in Natural Fit Therapy is to help people stay healthy, active, and independent. Live the life that you want to live. We want you to be able to enjoy your retirement years as actively as you wo ..read more