Comments on: Seniors: Maximizing comfort to prevent injury

By: Donna Gambino, PT, CPI

Donna Gambino, PT, CPI — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:22:57 +0000

Al’s article has made some very valid points. As a licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor, modification of an exercise program is crucial if you find pain persists or is worsened with any particular exercise. If pain occurs during your program, notifiy the instructor to see if you are in good alignment or using poor technique. Give it another try and if pain persists, eliminate that move from your routine. Movement is crucial with arthritis so don’t give up too soon–there is always a way to modify and get the most out of your movement.
Great article AL !

By: Shelley M

Shelley M — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:30:41 +0000

This is a great article. Good advice for people of all ages!

By: Howard M.

Howard M. — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:56:16 +0000

Excellent article. I do water exercise daily and when you do something that causing you pain, you think that is part of the work out until you find out it is an injury. I now continue to work out but listen to my body as Al has stated.
Thanks..

By: Wendy Stoll

Wendy Stoll — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:29:32 +0000

Well written! Learning to listen to your body and not push yourself to the point of pain is a great skill to acquire. I’m glad you emphasized stretching. So many people skip it and don’t realize the benefits they can gain from stretching.

By: Stacey R

Stacey R — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:11:20 +0000

Excellent article. I particularly appreciate the recommendation to “change [their] form of exercise” to avoid putting strain on joints. Well said!