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With the safer at home order, many people find their change in routine involves sitting more at home. A decrease in activity can lead to an increase in joint stiffness. Long periods of sitting in sustained positions has been shown to increase aches and pains.

COVID-19 has eliminated the question of what stay-at-home moms and dads do. Now the bigger problem comes, how do they fit in the daily physical activities their children desperately need? Public resources such as playgrounds and parks are no longer safe, so the need to get creative for home activities is in high demand.

The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted our lives and forced us to change our habits, including hindering most group fitness activities. It may be daunting to start an exercise program at home, so we’ve broken down some exercises you can do with just one piece of equipment: a chair.

Most people know that physical therapists often recommend exercise as part of their treatment. What most people don’t realize is how simple that exercise can be. Instead of complicated workouts, physical therapists often surprise people when they recommend walking.

Exercise has great benefits for your physical health – it can strengthen your muscles, improve your cardiovascular system, and reduce your risk of diseases like stroke and diabetes. But, did you know that exercise can have benefits for your mental health, too?