01/15/2026
Aging and Movement
There is no single intervention that reverses aging.
Strength, mobility, and daily function change through accumulated inputs over time—movement, loading, recovery, medical care, and environment.
When muscle mass, joint tolerance, and cardiovascular capacity are not regularly challenged, decline becomes more likely. When load and movement are applied consistently and appropriately, the body often maintains usable capacity longer.
Medical care influences function most when it is applied early. This includes screening and early identification of change, strength and cardiovascular conditioning as part of care, medication when clinically indicated, and interventions selected to preserve mobility and independence. Delaying care until function is significantly reduced narrows available options.
Physical therapy addresses how the body responds to load, movement, and recovery. It helps clarify what is no longer being tolerated, what inputs are missing or excessive, and how to apply movement and strength safely and effectively.
This approach does not stop aging.
It changes how decline presents.
To learn more, visit robustphysicaltherapy.com or contact one of our Robust Physical Therapy clinics:
Morristown • Newport • Greeneville • Kingsport, Tennessee
Phone: 423-586-6866
