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Tandem Strength & Balance

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Tandem Strength & Balance

Inspiring Seniors to be Stronger...Longer. We help people to understand why they are struggling
and what steps can be taken to make life better.

FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION GET STRONG STAY STRONG! Who Needs Tandem Strength & Balance? People Living With…
Tandem Strength & Balance gives hope to those who suffer illnesses such as dementia, congestive heart failure, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. People Experiencing….. We help people overcome age-related mobility problems such as difficulty raising from a seated position, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, and entering and exiting a vehicle. People Dependent on ….. Our innovative approach to developing leg muscles can help individuals who are reliant on walkers or canes.

03/17/2026

When we sit down and really listen, older adults tell us what matters most:

“I just want to stay independent.”
“I don’t want to depend on a walker.”
“I want to get out of the house more.”

These are real goals. Real desires. And they deserve real solutions.

At Tandem Strength & Balance, we help turn those wishes into reality by focusing on the foundation of it all—leg strength.

Because when your legs are strong, everything becomes easier:
Walking. Standing. Getting out. Living.

But it’s important to understand:
- This doesn’t happen overnight
- It takes consistent, ongoing exercise

With time and the right program, independence can be rebuilt.

03/12/2026

Finding the Right Exercise Program for Older Adults

The most important thing to look for in an exercise program is leg strength training. Strong legs are key for balance, walking safely, getting up from chairs, and preventing falls.

Options can include:
• Group exercise classes – great for motivation and social connection
• Gym programs – strength equipment can target important leg muscles
• 1:1 training – personalized for strength, balance, and safety
• Independent exercise – works well with a clear strength-focused plan

✅ The key question to ask:
Does this program include progressive leg strengthening?

Because stronger legs lead to better balance, safer walking, and greater independence.

03/05/2026

Needing a walker is typically a sign of leg weakness and balance deficits, not an inevitable part of aging. Over time, continued walker use can contribute to new problems. Back and core muscles weaken, posture deteriorates, and movement patterns become more limited—making true independence harder, not easier.

At Tandem Strength & Balance®, we restore strength and balance so older adults can safely transition away from walkers—often within 2–6 months.

02/26/2026

Why Leg Strength Matters as We Age
We talk a lot about heart health.
We talk about memory.
But we don’t talk enough about leg strength.
And it’s one of the biggest predictors of independence as we age.
Strong legs mean:

✔️ Getting up from a chair without help
✔️ Climbing stairs safely
✔️ Walking through a parking lot with confidence
✔️ Preventing falls
✔️ Staying out of the hospital
✔️ Living independently longer

It is never to late to get STRONGER!

02/25/2026

For the first time ever, Tandem Strength & Balance is asking for community support for individual clients.

We have never raised funds for services before. But these two individuals — and the independence they are fighting to regain — deserve the opportunity to continue.

Both survived significant strokes. Medicare-covered therapy helped them begin their recovery, but it ended long before they regained meaningful function. Now they live in nursing homes — but their determination to improve has not stopped.

Both have exhausted their financial resources. I have provided as much reduced-fee and uncompensated care as possible.

We are fundraising because of their extraordinary drive.
They work hard.
They show up ready to improve every single session.
Their determination is undeniable.

Every dollar goes directly toward:
• Strength and balance sessions
• Advanced transfer training
• Mobility progression toward greater independence

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02/23/2026

Strong legs mean more than exercise — they give you the freedom to enjoy life’s adventures and everyday joys. Staying active keeps you steady, confident, and independent.

If you know someone who could use a boost in strength and balance, send them to Tandem Strength & Balance — we help every step feel safer and stronger.

02/19/2026

Physical therapy ended.
Weakness didn’t.

Medicare covers recovery.
Tandem Strength & Balance builds lasting strength.

Because walking safely at 75, 80, or 90 takes more than short-term care.

✔️ It takes time.
✔️ It takes consistency.
✔️ It takes the right program.

Stronger legs mean fewer falls, fewer hospital visits, and more independence.

If you know someone that could be stronger — trust that instinct.
Contact us to learn more.

02/16/2026

Regaining strength, balance, confidence, and endurance isn’t slow — it’s layered.

Each layer builds on the one before it:
• Strength creates stability
• Balance improves safety
• Endurance supports daily life
• Confidence grows with repeated success

When these layers develop together, progress lasts.
That’s why Tandem Strength & Balance takes time — and why it works.

02/12/2026

Strength fades faster than most people realize.
In older adults, measurable strength loss can begin in as little as 7–10 days of inactivity—such as a short illness or hospital stay. After 2–3 weeks, declines can affect walking, balance, and daily tasks.

The good news? Strength can be rebuilt.
Contact us to learn more.

02/09/2026

When older adults have strong legs, families worry less—plain and simple.

Strong legs mean steadier walking, better balance, and safer transfers. That means fewer falls, fewer late-night phone calls, fewer doctor visits and hospitalizations, and less fear every time they stand up or leave the house.

Walking alone isn’t enough. Strength is what supports safety, confidence, and independence as we age.

When legs are strong, everyone breathes easier—older adults and the people who love them.
Let Tandem Strength & Balance help give your family peace of mind with stronger legs.

02/02/2026

So many older adults say…
“I walk every day — why is walking still getting harder?”

The reason: walking alone doesn’t keep you walking.
It requires strong leg muscles to stay safe and steady.

✅ Strength keeps you walking
✅ Strength keeps you independent
✅ Strength keeps you living life on your terms

Contact us to learn more!

01/29/2026

Strong legs make daily activities safer and easier—yet their importance is rarely discussed. It’s never too late to get stronger, regardless of age or diagnosis. Let us help.

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7401 Metro Boulevard, Ste 410
Edina, MN
55439

Opening Hours

Monday	8:15am - 3pm
Tuesday	8:15am - 3pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 3pm
Thursday	8:15am - 3pm
Friday	8:15am - 3pm

Telephone

+19527463222

Website

http://www.TandemSB.com/

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Tandem Strength & Balance provides answers to common questions families ask health care providers regarding their loved ones.

Can ongoing exercise help by parents stay active and engaged?

My father's Medicare physical therapy benefits are exhausted...what now?

My parent has a major diagnosis can exercise help?

How can I help my parents be safe in their home and keep costs low?

Medicare has its limitations

Many people can’t get better in the designated time allotted for by insurance companies. That does not mean that they can’t get better. It takes time to build leg strength and to make functional and balance improvements.

Seniors experiencing illness or injury get caught up in a yo-yo cycle of recovery; building strength and then losing strength once therapy stops. The typical duration of Medicare physical therapy is 2-6 weeks. According to research, substantial strength gains require 12+ weeks.

How can Tandem Strength & Balance help?

We have no limitations. We recognize that functional leg strength is achieved through customized, exercise programs that build strength with repetition in regular intervals. We earn the trust of a loved one, instill self-confidence and create an ongoing, challenging atmosphere that causes the loved one to experience great satisfaction in accomplishing independence and safe mobility Most older adults can’t or don’t challenge themselves sufficiently. That is why the physical therapist is there–to explain, challenge, assist and support them in achieving how they want to live their lives.

“Tandem Strength & Balance allows me the opportunity to be the physical therapist I have always dreamed of being. The unexpected reward is that I develop close relationships with clients and their families. I not only help people to age gracefully; I’m a part of their lives.”