Movement in our body is imperative for us to age well and it is never too soon, or too late, to get started!
Betsy Spieler is a Physical Therapist who while working in a Nursing Home, saw the need to reach people in the community sooner. In May 2022 she co-founded UBStronger 55+ in Omaha to further fulfill her passion for helping older adults regain and maintain their independence, develop resiliency and increase vitality through a contemporary, research-based approach to fitness for older adults.
In this episode, Betsy and I discuss 2 options for your health.
1) The benefits of Physical Therapy and how to access a PT
2) How to avoid needing PT in the first place!
UBStronger 55+ is designed with evidence-based programs to accommodate your level of mobility and help you safely reach your goals. They program functional strengthening exercises that apply to real-life movements as well as balance and agility exercises to optimize your mobility. They also focus on nutrition and community, both of which also play major roles in your aging outcomes.
You will also learn about the two important metrics often used to measure a person's "health span", grip strength, and the ability to get up off the floor (even if you use furniture).
We don’t want to just live a long time, we want to have quality of life too!
To learn more about UBStronger 55+
Check out their website
E-mail UBStronger55@gmail.com
Call UBX: 402-934-2348
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/UBStronger
Betsy Spieler, PTBoard Certified Geriatric Clinical SpecialistCertified in Modern Management of the Older Adult Owner, Stay Strong Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC Co-founder/Coach UBStronger 55+ at UBX Gym Physical Therapist at Hillcrest Millard. Betsy is a Physical Therapist with 25 years of experience working in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, home care and skilled rehabilitation settings as well as providing educational seminars to community and professional groups. She is currently specializing in the treatment of older adults with complex medical conditions in her clinical practice.
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