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Fighting Disease: Pain from Age-Related Degenerative Disease As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes, such as decreased muscle strength and deterioration of bones and joints. This manifests as pain, stiffness, or inability to fully straighten the knee. Rehabilitation physicians can address degenerative conditions affecting all systems in the body, from muscles, joints, bones, to the heart and brain. They work with a multidisciplinary team to develop appropriate rehabilitation plans. Learn more from Asst. Prof. Dr. Paitoon Benjapornlert, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital. Exercise as Medicine: Exercises for Daily Movement Recommended: 3 exercises to increase agility and reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. Improving mobility is a key factor in the quality of life for the elderly, helping them live confidently. These three simple exercises include: Sit-to-Stand How to: Cross your arms and sit up as quickly as possible, tapping the chair lightly before standing up straight. Helps: Increase leg strength and agility, and simulate real-world situations, such as quickly getting up to use the bathroom. High Knee Marching How to: Alternately raise your left and right knees as high as possible. You may use your hands to determine the height, and gradually increase speed. Helps: Strengthen your legs, increase your cardio endurance, and practice maintaining stable foot movement when climbing stairs or walking on uneven surfaces. Timed Up and Go (TUG) How to: Get up from your chair, quickly walk around your target (such as a cone or small object), and return to your seat as quickly as possible. Helps: Balance, directional control, leg strength, and accurately assess fall risk. These are standardized fitness tests for older adults to assess strength, speed, balance, and fall risk. Learn more from Dr. Wirattha Phumisiricho, a physical therapist. Watch "Kon Su Rok" on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 7:30 to 8:00 AM on Thai PBS. ---------------------------------- 👉 Follow news and past episodes of #ThaiPBS at https://www.thaipbs.or.th and    / thaipbs