Dear Diary: The 10 Vital Signs You Missed

Dear Diary: The 10 Vital Signs You Missed

From The Physio Diaries by Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT

April 14, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

The episode discusses 10 vital signs that are often overlooked in health assessments and their implications for longevity and quality of life.

In episode 83 of The Physio Diaries podcast, Mel& Al talk about the 10 vital signs that you never think about. We see hundreds of patients walk through our clinic doors and we can tell a lot about someone's health before they even sit down. They are spilling everything: the 10 functional markers they actually use to assess health that go way beyond your standard blood pressure and heart rate check. From grip strength (spoiler: low grip strength is linked to a 67% higher risk of early death) to whether you can get up off the floor without grabbing the furniture, these are the real-world tests that predict longevity, mobility, and quality of life at every age. See how many you can do and comment your score! Enjoy! ⁠ Book your Tax Home Consultation today! ⁠ Nermina Culesker CPA who specializes in Travel Healthcare! Let her know “The Physio Diaries” referred you! ⁠ Sign up for our Newsletter! ⁠ ⁠ Ask us questions ⁠ ⁠ Find travel jobs ⁠ ⁠⁠ The Physio Diaries IG ⁠⁠

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT, Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT

Topics covered

  • vital signs
  • health assessment
  • functional markers
  • longevity
  • mobility
  • quality of life

Keywords

  • vital signs
  • health
  • functional markers
  • grip strength
  • mobility
  • longevity
  • quality of life

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Nermina Culesker CPA

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