Specialists in regaining and sustaining the strength and balance of all older adults in their homes. Improving mobility while reducing the risk of falls.

Twin Cities, MN
Joined April 2010
Don’t give up on sports and activities that bring joy to your life. At Tandem Strength & Balance we want our clients to maintain strength and balance to enjoy their passions! With proper coaching by experienced physical therapists, you can continue to live life to its fullest!
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Leg strength and balance changes TAKE TIME! The time frame established by Medicare/insurance companies may not be long enough to allow older adults to get better. This does NOT mean that they will never improve or there is no hope for recovery. Call us to learn more.
Exercise is the key to controlling Diabetes: - Improves response to insulin - Lowers blood glucose levels - Reduces risk of developing complications from Diabetes - Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels - Controls weight Click here to learn more: buff.ly/3GModDA
Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours. Wishing you and your family a day to remember. One filled with laughter and joy!
Walking together can be a lovely reprieve from life’s demands; it’s a time to share stories and be together. If you and your spouse have always walked together but now one of you is struggling, it’s often caused by inadequate leg strength and that can be regained.
When older parents begin to experience health issues, families often choose to discuss formal care plans. We, at Tandem Strength & Balance encourage all families to consider in-home strength training. Visit buff.ly/2E9m8W8 for our clients’ success stories.
On my mom’s 80th birthday, she announced, “I won’t be mopping the floor anymore on my hands and knees. I will be using a mop!” She felt great satisfaction in caring for her home and she was hilarious. But her statement was an indication that getting up and down was more difficult
Thank you, all the brave men and women who fought valiantly to protect our great country. We Salute all the sacrifices you have made and honor your dedication and sacrifices!
Do you find yourself reliving the Good Old Days? How about we help you Get Strong and Stay Strong so you can continue to do the things you want to do? Call us for a free consultation–the Good Old Days can be now!
Exercise itself cannot reverse COPD, but it can change the way a person feels, breathes, and functions. Unfortunately, many people with COPD believe they CAN’T exercise or worry it will make their lung disease worse. TandemSB can help. buff.ly/2MccS4l
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a form of dementia, impacts memory, thinking, and behavior.
Are you struggling to gain momentum in getting your strength and balance back even though you have completed the allotted Medicare Rehabilitation for hip or knee replacement? Contact Tandem Strength & Balance to learn how you can receive help to accomplish your goals.
What are some of the RESULTS when your loved ones REGAIN functional leg strength? • Reduced RISK of falls! • Increased INDEPENDENCE • Reduced RELIANCE on walkers, wheelchairs and canes! • Regardless of age, it HELPS with life aspirations! • BUILDS your “StrengthBank”
‘Tis the season of cold rain, slippery walkways and more potential for falling. Here are tips for fall prevention: wear shoes or boots with good traction, when walking up or down steps, use handrails when possible, and most important of all build and maintain strong leg muscles.
Is your doctor preparing you for wheelchair use? Abnormal gait, difficulty standing, and stooped posture are often indicators of declining muscle strength. Don’t give up - Regardless of your age, you can build leg strength and regain independence and confidence
In-Home Fitness Programs for Seniors Older adults will experience remarkable benefits from custom strength and balance exercises. Our private pay, in-home service allows seniors to maintain independence and mobility for a longer period, thereby avoiding the high costs of AL's.
“Mom loves to work outside, and I’m worried she will fall.” Research shows that falls are directly related to a LACK of leg strength NOT aging. Let Tandem Strength & Balance safeguard your loved one's leg strength, so they can continue to enjoy what they love to do!
We ALL lose strength when we are ill/hospitalized, but we also lose strength when we stop exercising or just take a “break.” However, those consequences are significantly greater for older adults because leg weakness decreases their safety and mobility.
Strength training is more effective at helping seniors get strong and stay strong than other programs, such as home-exercise programs, water aerobics and cardio-based activities. Tandem Strength & Balance delivers one-on-one, custom-designed exercise at the individual’s home.
DID YOU KNOW? Leg weakness limits mobility more than any other diagnosis. In fact, leg strength can overcome many “typical symptoms” associated with a diagnosis. For example, a person living with Parkinson’s who has strong legs, can more easily pick up their feet and not shuffle.