by admin | Apr 18, 2020 | Balance, Falls Prevention, Healthy Movement, Strength
Click HERE to view a video series – Practice getting up from the floor before you need to! Important for maintaining independence!
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Balance, Falls Prevention, Self-Treatment
You get best results when you challenge your balance many (try 2-3) times a day! Wall Posture Practice – 2-3 times DAILY and whenever you feel the need 1. Find a wall or wall-substitute. 2. Stand about 6 inches away. Reach back with your hands and settle your...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Balance, Falls Prevention, Healthy Movement, Uncategorized
*To be used in conjunction with 1) Keys to Better Balance: Instructor Resource, 2) Keys to Better Balance: Community Resource, and 3) Keys to Better Balance: Instructor and Community Resource 1) What is dual-tasking or dual-task training? Dual-tasking means you are...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Falls Prevention, Healthy Movement, Self-Treatment, Uncategorized
* To be used in conjunction with “Keys to Better Balance: Instructor Resource and Keys to Better Balance: Community and Instructor Resource” documents. Research shows to look for these Activity variety: The best classes include both strength exercises and...
by admin | Jan 13, 2020 | Falls Prevention, Healthy Movement
Move in different ways than you usually do. • Reach and lift with the opposite hand • Turn a key or brush teeth with the other hand. • Skip or dance instead of walking. • Go backward and sideways! Why? This helps your brain and your body connect better so you can be...