Seniors: The Brain Exercise That Improves Balance!

A mental exercise that is effective at improving balance and proprioception. 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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