Category: Fall Prevention Exercise Program
SIT LESS…….MOVE MORE!!!!!! You may be amazed how much better you feel…..
We have all heard that for good health we need to engage in moderate physical activity like brisk walking, at least 150 minutes a week. More physical activity helps reduce high blo... Read More
Challenging the Cerebellum can improve balance & reduce falls
What is the cerebellum? The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor func... Read More
Proper Walking can Improve Balance and Reduce Falls!!
Proper walking can improve balance and reduce falls with: Proper Posture Proper stride length Proper Shoes Proper speed... Read More
Make New Balance Exercises a part of your daily activities.
Make New Balance Exercises a part of your daily activities. Take a minute or two after brushing your teeth OR while waiting for the coffee to brew OR microwave cooking OR take a short break from... Read More
Reduce Low Back Pain/improve Balance W/ Aquatic Exercises
Aquatic exercises are ideal for individuals with chronic lower back pain due to the water’s properties of buoyancy and viscosity. Buoyancy offsets the loads on the spine due to gravi... Read More
Test Lower Extremity Strength W/Sit To Stand Test
Individuals should be able to stand from sitting in a chair without using the arms. Failure to do so indicates weakness in lower extremities. This weakness indicates higher risk to a fall. ... Read More
Test Standing Balance!! Single leg test
Evidence shows as individuals age their balance diminishes, depending on their activity level.Practicing balance activities daily while maintaining lower extremity strength reduces the risk of falls. ... Read More
FALL PREVENTION TIPS/FALL PROOFING YOUR HOME
The rate of death from falls among US residents age 65 and older continues to climb steadily, increasing 31 % between 2007 and 2016, growing at a rapid rate among those aged 85 and above. During the 1... Read More