 By: Dr. Beth Templin Many of us know that our ears, eyes, and feet all work to help us stay steady on our feet. In order to improve your balance, the best approach will incorporate all 3 of these systems into your balance training.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin Most of the focus on decreasing falls looks specifically at Fall Prevention, or trying to prevent a fall from occurring in the first place. Falls still happen anyway, even with the best training. Because of this, the thought process is shifting towards preparing people on how to fall, otherwise known as Fall Preparedness.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin In last month’s article I highlighted the use of Regenerative Therapy for muscle and bone pain. This month I want to focus on a different type of pain that commonly affects older adults
 By: Dr. Beth Templin Many people think of balance as one big skill, however it can be broken down into 4 smaller areas: static, weight shifting, dynamic, and reactive. To ensure your balance is working to its fullest, you will want to make sure you are practicing activities in each of these sub-categories.
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By: Dr. Beth Templin
When we think about exercises to strengthen the core, we often think about exercises like crunches or sit-ups. While those popular options can help to improve your core strength, they can sometimes be difficult or painful for people with back issues, or those who have trouble laying flat on their backs. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
Having the ability to kneel is a very important skill to maintain throughout your life. Often times, people think that it is "normal" to lose this ability as you age, but it it not. Kneeling is a vital skill to have as most people use it to get up and down from the floor successfully. People usually begin to struggle with kneeling due to pain, weakness, stiffness, or all of the above. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
When I think about how to prevent falls, I think about it in two different phases. The first is the Pre-Fall phase. This is the time period before you've had a fall. During this phase you may notice that you are not as steady on your feet as you have been in the past.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Many people are fearful of having a fall as they age. Did you know there are warning signs you can look for that let you know your balance isn't as good as it used to be? The following signs are slow changes that happen over time and can lead to someone losing their balance and not being able to successfully catch themselves. |
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