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Strong and Supported: Physical Therapist Approved Gifts to Keep Your Parents Moving
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items It is so important we all keep moving to stay strong- especially for our parents! These items make great Mother's and Father's Day gifts! And as a physical therapist I chose items I would personally feel safe recommending to my parents.
If your mom is like mine, she will first complain about how “clunky” these sneakers are, but once she tries them on and feels the cushion and support she'll be hooked! My Dad wears them in all black and they blend in nicely with his dress clothes.
HOKA Store Melrose, CA
New exercise gear inspires anyone to actually exercise! These adorable and super comfy pants by vuori will look so cute with your mom's new Hokas.
Women's Joggers | Sweatpants and Joggers with Pockets - Vuori
How cute will your Dad be in his Vuori pants? Plus he'll be super comfortable!
Men's Sweatpants & Joggers with Pockets - Vuori
Get your parents a membership at the Y, and then this bag to bring all of their supplies with them!
Fitgriff® Gym Bag with Shoe & Wet Compartment
There's a great chance ONE of your parents is a little wobbly on their feet. These walking sticks allow them to get outside exercise in a safe manner AND look sporty!
Lightweight Walking Sticks - 2 PVC Poles
As a physical therapist I LOVE THIS BIKE bc your parent can sit on it like you would sit in a chair, vs other bikes you have to swing your leg over like getting on a horse. The horse model just makes it so much more likely they'll fall or hurt their ...
XVGVSV Recumbent Exercise Bike, 400LB Cap
I like this treadmill bc it has the handles on the side which make it safer, but it still folds up easily and won't take up a lot of space in your parent's house.
Foldable Treadmill with Incline, 250 LB
Get your mom a Club Pilates (or other pilates studio) membership! Pilates is a great way to strengthen her core in a safe environment.
Club Pilates | Reformer Pilates Studio
She will definitely need those special grippy socks if she's starting pilates. Gift her a pair so she doesn't have to overpay for the socks at the studio.
Pilates Socks
TBH we know your parents won't learn half of what this does, but they will be able to find their phone with it and if (God forbid) they fall it can alert you.
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm Rose Gold
If your parents have ever been in Physical Therapy they will be familiar with all the things they can do with them! They are easy to store and even easier to take on vacation.
THERABAND Resistance Band Set, 5ft, Beginner
This is the exact balance pad we have in the PT clinic! Our balance definitely gets worse over time, and simply standing on this will burn calories and improve balance.
AIREX Balance Pad – Stability Trainer
This is my favorite CBD cream! Research shows CBD can reduce inflammation. Perfect for after workout aches and pains.
Extra Strength Relief & Recovery Cream
I bought my mom a red light laser to help with her arthritis. This is nice for anyone returning to exercise and the undoubtable aches and pains that will arise from it.
Red Laser Therapy
Introduce your parents to “protein on the go" with these yummy bars.
KIND Almond Butter Breakfast Bars, 6 Count
Keep your parents hydrated with this no-sugar, still tasty hydration powder.
DryWater® • Complete Hydration Powder
Get your parents grandchild approved Stanley Cups to stay hydrated!
Tumblers | Cups & Bottles | Stanley