Andy Champion
Andy Champion is a physical therapist and the OnBoarding Manager for VSTBalance at VirtuSense.
The Importance of Lower Body Strength as We Age
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The Importance of Lower Body Strength as We Age
Originally published August 2022. Updated August 2024. As we age, maintaining lower body strength becomes crucial for overall health and well-being. Proactive fall prevention for..
Clinical Significance of the TUG Assessment
TUG or Timed Up and Go is a standardized screening tool designed to measure the mobility and fall risk of older adults. It was originally introduced as the “get up and go” in 1986..
Gait Analysis: Why is Step Length Important?
In part one, we defined cadence and gait speed and how they impact falls. While these two variables have a high impact on fall risk, there are other variables that can be assessed..
Gait Quality: Reaching Functional Independence in Older Adults
Ever wonder why elderly people tend to fall more? How can a person's mobility impact their quality of life? As physical therapists, these are questions we try to answer for our..
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