Seniors: Why Most Balance Exercises Don't Work

Senioirs are often told to improve their core strength or leg strength to improve their balance. This advice comes from everyone; social media, news, and even their doctors. But what is the truth? What kind of balance exercise really does work? Learn about pertubation training, Balance reactive training, and high level balance challenging. Learn why simply "walking more" is not the answer to improving balance and stability. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience.
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Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in
the community: an abridged Cochrane
systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf
Other great links:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

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