Are We Holding Grandparents Back? Why Recovery Needs More Than ‘Easy’ Rehab”

This episode challenges what most of us have been told about “safe” rehab. A new study suggests that sticking to light, easy exercises may actually limit recovery, especially when it comes to rebuilding real strength and independence.We break down why appropriately challenging strength training in older adults can be both safe and effective, and how under-dosing exercise might be one of the biggest barriers to progress.Source:Lixandrão ME, et al. Heavy resistance training in older adults. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2024; doi:10.1002/jcsm.13804.Powered by: Google NotebookLM