What Is A Virtual Senior Wellness Session Like?

Wondering what a senior virtual physical therapy or wellness visit looks like?

I work with people both in person and virtually for a variety of reasons and circumstances. Our virtual senior wellness visits can take on many forms. This is an uncut/unedited session with a real client today. This client is mature in years and young at heart. She does not have any particular injury or problem per se. She enjoys our sessions to simply have some knowledgeable instruction, accountability and guidance in a regular exercise program. The benefits she has enjoyed include no falls, greater confidence in being alone in home, more power in doing household chores and improved endurance when walking on the beach with her family.

When evaluating a client similar to this we always start with a wellness assessment and evaluate and measure specific functional tests in several categories. We have tests that help us understand where the "weakest link" is in the categories of wellness and fitness that include; cardiovascular, flexibility, strength, balance and general mobility. This allows us to design sessions that address each component and track progress as we go along.

This is an example of a typical session that is broken down into sections.

• Warm up

• Balance Movements

• Strength Movements

• Flexibility Movements

In the big spectrum of things if I had to level this session lets level it Level 2 on a 0-10 scale for mature aged adults.

It isn't rocket science and it isn't glamorous but it is exercise science, movement is medicine, and we have a good time. Follow along.

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About The Author

Meet Dr. Dawn, a dedicated doctor of physical therapy since 1995. She became an orthopedic specialist in 2000 with an Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certification and earned a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2016 demonstrating a strong commitment to lifelong learning. Dawn opened her own practice in 2020, offering concierge physical therapy services to the Metro Detroit area.

Dawn has extensive experience working with a diverse range of patients facing both orthopedic and neurological challenges, as well as high performing athletes. However she has a strong passion and vast knowledge for working on the spine. Her years of dedicated practice and advanced training have equipped her with remarkable skills in movement assessment and rehabilitation. She takes pride in guiding clients through all stages of recovery—from post-injury or surgery rehabilitation, to  adventure travel preparation and golf performance.

Dawn was a triple sport collegiate athlete competing in diving, sailing, and gymnastics. Post college, Dawn has participated in many athletic events: fitness competitions, triathlon and ironman competitions, open water swimming and backpacking. She has overcome many of her own injuries and setbacks, most recently a total knee replacement. She has applied  her expertise into her own recovery which enables her to relate to her clients in a unique and compassionate way.

Her passion is to spread the message of empowering people to live active lives and extend their living-well years to the max, through movement. Dawn walks the talk.