Dana Tress, PT, of Smith Physical Therapy+, was recently featured in a Martha Stewart Living article, written by Caroline Lubinsky, highlighting key exercises for healthy aging.

In the piece, Dana joins a panel of respected fitness and rehabilitation professionals to discuss the vital role functional movement plays in maintaining strength, balance, and independence as we age. The article emphasizes that while aging is inevitable, how we move each day can significantly influence muscle mass, bone density, coordination, and overall quality of life.

Dana shares her expertise on exercises such as the farmer’s carry and single-leg balance, explaining how these simple yet powerful movements improve core strength, stability, and help reduce fall risk. She also highlights the importance of upper-body strength through movements like push-ups to support safe mobility and long-term independence.

The feature emphasizes a message we strongly believe in at Smith Physical Therapy+: movement is medicine! With the right exercises (properly modified to meet each individual where they are) healthy aging is both achievable and sustainable.

Click here to read the entire article.