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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) each year 11 million elderly Americans to fall and fall. 1.6 million of these elderly will need a trip to the emergency room, where 850,000 are treated for a fracture. 250,000 of these fractures is the hip. 13,000 elderly are dying because of a fall. Of those who survive, about half never recover completely and will need long term care.
The numbers are frightening, but it should be. ByImproves balance, (or the balance of a parent) can prevent falls cause the majority to ensure that broken bones. Think about your sense of balance, like a muscle. And, like a muscle, if not regularly, weaken and lose their effectiveness exercised. Know what happy is to improve the balance is easy to do!
Ranking in the bow, lifting his leg and knee. Now move the bent leg slowly back and forth, while the balance on one leg. Switch legs and repeat. BeYou have to take something to strong, especially in the early stages. Do this several times during the day. If this is your first time, you may just be able to reach an equilibrium within seconds.
But with time you will be results, you must maintain balance to maintain for several minutes. Once a couple of minutes you can close your eyes. Once again be sure you have the beginning of something stable to hold on! A fun fact, more than 30Average age about 28 seconds standing on one leg with eyes closed. An excellent reference for you to strive for.
Sources:
Or the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Or the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Centers for Disease Control or
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