Many older adults have not ventured out of their homes in weeks or months for fear of contracting the novel coronavirus. They are having groceries delivered, medications picked up by family, and using telehealth for medical appointments.

They are choosing, for safety and the public good, to be isolated and likely sedentary. This change in lifestyle will impact every body system in a different way, the musculoskeletal system will be worse for the wear (or lack thereof).

Read more from Jason DeCesari, PT, DPT, GCS, OCS, here.

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