“‘Balance CAN be trained’. This will make a significant difference to helping you maintain your independence, help raising grandchildren, travelling, bike riding, golf and continuing your life’s work.”
Have you noticed you lose your balance, trip or slip? All these words define a ‘fall’.
If you think that falling is just an issue for the elderly, then you are incorrect.
Find out the facts about falls prevention.
Australians now enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world(1). The Australian dream is to live this life to the fullest, which for many includes maintaining independence, travelling, helping raise grandchildren, continuing your life work and so on.
It is for these reasons and many more that we must take balance training seriously. The statistics for falls and their consequences are alarming(2).
Despite the abundance of research on the subject, the statistics on falls have not improved. However the research has provided some other important insights. The most important is that ‘Balance CAN be trained’(3).
The exercise recommendations as a result of a systematic review focusing on falls prevention for older adults (includes numerous scientific articles) is as follows(3):
Exercise programs should aim to provide a high challenge to balance.
At least 3 hours of exercise should be undertaken each week.
Ongoing participation in exercise is necessary or benefits will be lost.
Walking or strength training may be included in addition to balance training.
Functional Pilates provides the expertise to provide an individualised balance program delivered by a Pilates specialist. In addition, we provide you with ongoing education on the subject, ensuring you are informed with the latest scientific recommendations.
For a balance assessment, make an appointment with Functional Pilates.
References:
(1) www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australia-at-a-glance/contents/summary
(2) Australian Institute of Health and Welfare www.aihw.gov.au
(3) Sherrington C, et al. (2016) ‘Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis’ Br J SM 0:1-10
“On behalf of all of us at The City of Stonnington a huge thank you again for the extremely informative presentation this week. Feedback from our seniors that attended ‘Table Talk’ was very positive. The information was clearly presented, up to date and relevant. You certainly keep everyone’s attention throughout the morning. If the opportunity arises, we would like to invite you back in the next few months as a guest speaker at one of our senior citizens centre (same topic - Fall Prevention).”
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We specialise in movement related health problems and can assist with injury prevention, core stability and strength, building bone density, pre and post pregnancy, balance, posture, stress reduction, pain management, and rehabilitation.
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Our assistance is available for all age groups with all abilities; Men, women and children.
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