Falls represent a major cause of injury and loss of independence in older adults. Recent advances in balance training have focussed on perturbation‐based methods that challenge the neuromuscular ...
When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...
New research highlights the power of dynamic balance training to reduce fall risk and enhance stability, especially for older ...
Age-related balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision problems can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older people. Regular balance, strength, and cardio exercises can help reduce this ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — At Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center in Mentor, people with balance problems set aside their walkers, and practice standing on one foot. Strapped into a special therapeutic harness ...
Alexandra Narvaez, DPT, of Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s, shares insights on assessing general balance and fall risk in this Community Connection segment. She explains how factors such as age, ...