Regardless of whether your senior chooses to age-in-place or downsize, chances are they will need help with maintaining their balance. Here are seven simple but effective exercises that can be done in the home without special equipment. This short video by physiotherapists Bob & Brad is an excellent demonstration of the power of simplicity in action.
In the introduction to this content, Bob states why it is important to view this video – “the number of people who are elderly and fall is incredible”.
The following questions are answered in this video:
- Which muscles in the body need strengthening to prevent falls?
- What common household items are useful for home-physio?
- What simple movement shows if your hip muscles are weak?
- Which exercise is the “complete package” for your muscles?
- Which exercises can you do on your own and which one requires help from a family member, friend or physiotherapist?
- What stance or body position should be used for all of these exercises?
View more videos like this on the Physical Therapy Video channel.
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What exercises or sources do you suggest for helping seniors?
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Author:
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Paul Ferri, Broker, ASA (Accredited Senior Agent)
RE/MAX Unique Inc. Brokerage*, Toronto, Canada
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