For seniors, physiotherapists carefully choose exercises based on strength, mobility, balance, and individual goals. Assistance band exercises help make movement easier by providing support or reducing the effort needed to complete an exercise. They’re especially helpful when rebuilding strength, improving mobility, or learning a movement safely. Resistance band exercises work the opposite way. The band adds resistance, challenging the muscles to work harder and helping build strength,...

For many people, getting in and out of bed is something they do without a second thought. However, for older adults, individuals recovering from surgery, or those living with mobility challenges, bed transfers can become one of the most difficult and potentially unsafe parts of the day. At Salius Rehab, our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists regularly assess bed mobility and transfer safety in long-term care, assisted living, and community settings. One factor that is often...