Posts Tagged ‘balance’

Are You Afraid of Falling? Do These 4 Things Now    

One out of every 4 older adults fall each year in the U.S.  Although very common, falling is not a…

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Physical therapy for balance

3 Signs You Should Walk with a Cane

According to the CDC, falls among adults 65 and older lead to 34,000 deaths each year.  This makes falls the…

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Fall prevention

10 Simple Ways to Prevent Falls in Your Home

According to the CDC, 1 out of every 4 Americans over the age of 65 experience a fall each year….

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How to prevent falls in your home

3 Balance Exercises to Help People with Osteoporosis

Your chances of suffering a fracture from osteoporosis increase with age and if you are female.  Many fractures lead to…

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Physical therapy for osteoporosis

The Best Balance Exercises for Hip and Knee Arthritis

Are you having trouble walking, climbing stairs, or standing up from a chair?  Is your knee or hip pain interfering…

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Balance exercise for arthritis

How to Avoid Falling: Start a Balance Exercise Program

More than 30% of people 65 and older fall each year. This increases to 50% for those in their 80’s. …

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Falls in the elderly

Afraid of Falling? 3 Simple Balance Exercises

Almost 10 million Americans report problems with balance.  About 40% of people over the age of 60 experience problems with…

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Fall Prevention: Strength Training Reduces Your Risk of Falling

More than 1 in 4 adults, 65 years and older, fall each year.  Falling once doubles your chances of falling…

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physical therapy for balance