Older adults who want to stay physically active as they age have lots of options and opportunities, says Palm Beach orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert J. Avino, as long as they pay attention to their bodies and follow some time-tested advice about preserving and protecting their ever-important knees and hips.
He should know. Dr. Avino is a board-certified, fell owship-trained surgeon on staff at Jupiter Medical Center, specializing in robotic hip and knee replacement.
He advises seniors who want to continue pursuing sports and activities they’ve enjoyed throughout their lives – or who are seeking guidance about switching to other activities that are less likely to lead to pain, overuse injuries or discomfort as their bodies age…