Have you ever tripped and lost your balance? The odds are good that you have. What you might not know is that it gets harder to maintain your balance as you get older. Many older Americans develop balance issues, and this is one reason why about 3 million older people are treated for fall injuries
Three common balance issues among older adults
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Discover two exercises to help improve balance for seniors
December 8th, 2020Feeling unbalanced when you walk for short distances? Do you feel wobbly when getting up from or sitting down in a chair? If you answered yes, then it’s likely that you could use some help improving your balance. As our bodies age, they wear out, and this wearing often affects our ability to balance ourselves.
Balance exercises used in physical therapy for seniors
November 2nd, 2020Losing our balance is something that happens to almost everyone at some point. After all, most people can relate a story where they felt unsteady for some reason. However, the older we get, the more balance can become an issue for us. One difficulty that issues balancing can cause is trouble doing normal things like