Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls this Winter
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls are a common and often a devastating problem among older adults. The results of falls cause
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10, 2019
Maximize your mobility Maximize your mobility: Why am I dizzy?
Being dizzy or off balance can be a scary sensation. Many adults experience vertigo, dizziness, light headed sensations, ringing in the ears or general feeling of unsteadiness. It is
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12, 2017
Are you doing better than last year?
Are you doing better than last year? You walk a few miles every day, exercise a few days each week and generally try to keep yourself fit and flexible.
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06, 2015
Steady on Your Feet!
By: Hannah Armantrout According to “Today’s Geriatric Medicine”, falls have become the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65. This makes staying steady on your
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01, 2014
3 Things to Know To Optimize Your Balance
3 Things to Know To Optimize Your Balance By: Mary Sullivan, PTIt seems that we always want to move faster than our bodies will let us. As people age, the
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11, 2013
Balance is key to staying upright
Balance is key to staying upright! by Sandy Willoughby, PT, CSCS, CAPP-O While rushing to put on my yoga pants the other day, I almost fell. I was standing