💪 Strength Training Is Functional Training — At Any Age 💪
- ACHIEVE AT HOME PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Many people believe that movements like squatting, deadlifting, and lifting heavier objects are “unsafe” as we age. In reality, these are some of the most important functional movements we perform every single day.
🧠 What Are Functional Movements?
Functional movements are exercises that mimic real-life tasks such as:
• Standing up from a chair
• Picking up groceries, laundry, or a grandchild
• Getting up from the floor
• Carrying objects safely
• Maintaining balance during daily activities
Movements like squats and deadlifts train the body to move as a unit—using the legs, core, and hips together—exactly how the body is designed to work.
⚠️ Aging Doesn’t Mean Avoiding Strength
Muscle loss, decreased bone density, and balance changes often come from underuse, not age alone. When done correctly and progressively, resistance training improves:
✔️ Strength & endurance
✔️ Bone health
✔️ Balance & stability
✔️ Joint protection
✔️ Confidence with movement
✔️ Fall prevention
🏋️ Why Proper Form Matters
Lifting is only dangerous when done improperly. Our physical and occupational therapists focus on:
• Correct body mechanics
• Safe loading and progression
• Individualized strength levels
• Joint protection strategies
• Real-world movement patterns
🏠 Why In-Home Therapy Works
We train you in the environment where you actually move—your home. This allows us to practice safe lifting from the floor, chairs, beds, and everyday objects, making strength truly functional and meaningful.
✨ The Goal: Move better, stay strong, and maintain independence—at every age.
📞 Contact Achieve at Home Physical & Occupational Therapy
📍 Serving NY, CT & FL
📱 NY: (516) 500-8998
📱 CT: (475) 454-4455
📱 FL: (561) 910-7788
💙 Traditional Medicare & most Medicare Advantage plans accepted.
👉 Strong bodies support independent lives. It’s never too late to build strength safely.
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