Tip The Balance: Counter Your Fear Of Falling With Better Balance
February 7, 2024
You may have it or you may know others who have it. Your fear may be tied to prior experiences or just be a product of anticipatory dread. But whether it’s rational or not, it’s best to address it head-on. Basophobia, otherwise known as the fear of falling, is a…
Best Foot Forward: The Importance of Foot Health For Balance And Stability
November 29, 2023
It’s fairly easy to ignore the health of your feet. Perhaps the most undervalued part of your body, it’s easy to take your feet for granted, simply buying the occasional new shoe or sneaker – unless and until pain or injury strikes. Then you will quickly realize how essential your…
Better Balance: A Multi-tiered Approach By Louise Applebome
October 18, 2023
By Louise Applebome At the start of my yoga classes, I often poll my students to see if there’s something special they’d like to work on that day. Common replies are: lower back, neck and shoulders, and balance. Here’s the reality: There are designated yoga poses, stretches, and exercises…
In The Balance: Understanding Balance and Lowering Fall Risks
October 11, 2023
As you likely know, falls are a significant cause of serious injury and even death in older adults, and their incidence is on the rise. While there are many reasons you may experience a fall, having good balance is an essential component for preventing a fall or minimizing your injuries…
A Leg To Stand On: Can You Pass This Balance Test?
June 29, 2022
Experts tell us that once we hit our mid-50s, our balance begins to diminish somewhat quickly. While we may joke about becoming wobbly, losing our stability and becoming unsteady are no joke: Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury-based deaths worldwide. Each year, it’s estimated that globally over…
Strike A Balance: Recommended Exercises To Shore Up Your Balance
June 8, 2022
Here are some essential truths about our balance as we get older: First, few of us escape a balance decline as we age. It’s just a fact that our muscles lose strength, our joints become stiffer and the important info about our balance that travels from our body to the…