Stenger, who uses a wheelchair, has a disorder that causes a complete lack of sensation anywhere on her body. After doing leg ...

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore ...

Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community ...

Wilkes Health & Rehabilitation in North Wilkesboro recently organized a fall prevention competition with the chair exercise ...

Balance on one foot, while holding the other foot to your calf or above the knee (but never on the knee) at a right angle. Try to focus on one spot in front of you, while you balance for one minute. 2 ...

Darwin Fitness, a leading Orlando private gym for seniors and elderly, is proud to announce the launch of a new, ...

I wish I could tell you that after recently turning 50, I plan to be mindful and proactive about age-related health issues.

As we age, it becomes increasingly challenging to build and maintain muscle, and conditions such as hip and knee pain become ...

Balance problems are common in older adults. Left untreated, balance issues can result in falls, the leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65. However, you can reduce your risk of falls by ...

Build strength and balance. Exercises that build strength and balance have been found to reduce older adults’ fall risk by about a quarter, according to a 2019 review of multiple clinical trials.