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 ...

Working out and staying fit isn’t just about grinding it out on the treadmill or lifting heavy weights. Part of a healthy, functional lifestyle is making sure to incorporate mobility into your ...

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 ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Mobility has become a trendy buzzword, yet many of us fail to ...

Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you can move or stretch a part of your body, such as a joint or a muscle. It’s different for each of us. For example, some people can do complete splits, but ...

Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...

Stretching is a polarizing topic in fitness, like seed-oil consumption or how seriously to take pickleball. Some exercisers stretch several times a week, others don’t stretch at all – without apparent ...

Delirium — an acute but treatable syndrome — must be differentiated from dementia, which has a slow and chronic progression. A history of rapid functional change or change in patient behavior (e.g., ...