Strengthen Your Balance with This Simple Fall Prevention Exercise
For Fall Prevention Month and as we approach winter...
Engage in a straightforward yet effective exercise that you can perform anywhere to significantly reduce the risk of falls. Despite its simplicity, this exercise offers multifaceted benefits that are crucial for maintaining your mobility and safety.
Watch Tullio demonstrate this essential movement in our latest video, emphasizing slow and controlled execution. This method ensures that you engage your muscles effectively rather than relying on momentum, maximizing the exercise's benefits.
Powerful Benefits of This Exercise:
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Ankle Mobility: Enhances the range of motion in the ankle joints, which is vital for preventing trips and slips by providing better control and flexibility.
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Lower Leg Strength: Targets and strengthens the muscles in your calves and shins, supporting overall leg stability.
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Proprioception: As we age, we often lose some sensory feedback from our feet. This exercise helps recultivate that crucial sensory information, enhancing your ability to perceive and respond to changes in your environment.
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Balance Practice and Progress: The key to this exercise is its slow pace. The goal is to gradually reduce dependence on any support like a chair, thereby strengthening your balance and stability.
We'd love to hear about your progress! Try this exercise and share your experience with us.
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Leigh
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