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# Mobility

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Mobility

### [Why Is My Parent Walking Slower and Shuffling? What Gait Changes After 75 Actually Mean](https://hwypt.clinic/blog/why-is-my-parent-walking-slower-and-shuffling-salem)

Your parent takes smaller steps or shuffles. Learn what gait changes after 75 mean, which signs need a doctor, and what physical therapy can rebuild.

 Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT  Oct 2, 2026

<https://hwypt.clinic/blog/why-cant-i-stand-for-long-periods-after-50-salem>

Mobility

### [Why You Can't Stand for Long Periods Anymore After 50](https://hwypt.clinic/blog/why-cant-i-stand-for-long-periods-after-50-salem)

Can't stand for long anymore? Four different causes, four different fixes. A simple at-home test to find which one is yours, from a Salem PT clinic.

 Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT  Aug 14, 2026

<https://hwypt.clinic/blog/walking-getting-harder-with-age-causes-balance-mobility-seniors>

Mobility

### [Why Walking Gets Harder as You Age](https://hwypt.clinic/blog/walking-getting-harder-with-age-causes-balance-mobility-seniors)

Why is walking getting harder with age? Learn causes, warning signs, and solutions. HWY Physical Therapy Clinic helps seniors in Salem stay active.

 Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT  Mar 13, 2026

<https://hwypt.clinic/blog/active-aging-how-to-maintain-mobility-and-independence-in-your-golden-years>

Mobility

### [Active Aging: How to Maintain Mobility and Independence in Your Golden Years](https://hwypt.clinic/blog/active-aging-how-to-maintain-mobility-and-independence-in-your-golden-years)

Maintaining mobility and independence as we age is essential for a healthier and more fulfilling life.

 Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT  Jul 2, 2024

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