Each year, 3 million senior adults are treated in emergency rooms for fall injuries. One out of five falls results in a serious injury, such as a broken bone or a head injury. Understandably, many people who fall become so afraid of falling again that they begin avoiding activities they once …
stability training
Stability exercises for strength & balance
Everyone can benefit from improved stability. Preventing falls is essential for older adults, but these kinds of exercises are vital for helping prevent injury for runners and other athletes as well. Stabilization training doesn’t guarantee you’ll never fall but it reduces the likelihood because it …
Why do balance training?
Balance-improving activities are not just beneficial for older adults; people of ALL ages benefit from better stability, especially those who run or participate in other sports. For example, while participating in a recent trail race, I was surprised how many younger runners I saw slipping, sliding, …
