Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...

Recent studies have highlighted a surprising connection between physical flexibility and a longer life. This innovative research challenges long-standing ideas about the factors influencing longevity, ...

With so many ways to exercise, and so many things to focus your workouts on (leg day, fixing back pain, stronger arms, etc.), mobility is easy to overlook when planning your workouts. However, it's ...

There are stretches for flexibility and then there are their lesser-discussed counterparts: mobility exercises. Just like we need our joints and muscles to be loose and pain-free for good-quality ...

Joint health is essential for comfortable daily movement, and fitness habits play a key role in maintaining it. Regular physical activity supports joint lubrication, strength, and mobility across ...

Our bodies contain more than 300 joints, remarkable biological hinges that enable everything from typing to dancing. Yet with age, these essential structures often begin to show wear. By age 65, ...

Runners often use the words “mobility” and “flexibility” interchangeably. You might, for example, see this hip-mobility video and think, “I should do that to help my flexibility.” To understand the ...

Flexibility, mobility and stability are elements of fitness that help us bend, move and stay in control of our movements, respectively. All are important pieces to help our bodies to move through our ...

Joint health is paramount for maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle, especially as we age. For many, joint discomfort, stiffness, and reduced mobility can severely hinder everyday activities ...