Exercise programs can help prevent falls and related injuries in seniors.

"Exercise programs, including those that improve muscle strength and balance, can help reduce the risk of falls in older adults, and may also help prevent injuries caused by falls."

"Exercise programs, such as balance training and Tai Chi, can help improve balance and reduce fall risk in seniors, and may also help prevent injuries caused by falls."

Falls in older adults are often caused by a combination of factors, including physical and sensory impairments, as well as environmental and behavioral factors. Weakening of systems such as eyes, ears, sense of touch, muscle strength, flexibility, and posture, as well as brain function, can significantly increase the risk of falling.

"Exercises like Tai Chi, muscle strength and balance exercises, and functional training can help reduce fall risk in older adults by improving balance and mobility, with balance training being a key component of effective fall-prevention programs."

Tai Chi is recommended as an exercise to improve balance, along with other strength and balance exercises like yoga.

One in three adults over 65 experience falls annually, which is a significant health risk, especially among older adults.

"Falls occur in approximately 1 in 6 people over 65 in Taiwan, according to the National Health Administration’s 106-year health survey."

Balance exercises, such as Tai Chi, should be practiced one to two times a week to improve balance.

Adequate lighting and removing tripping hazards can help prevent falls in older adults by creating a safer home environment.

Exercises that strengthen lower limb muscles, such as squatting, lunges, stair climbing, and quickly standing up and sitting down, can help improve balance and prevent falls.

The study involved the practice of Yang-style Tai Chi, which is a specific form of Tai Chi consisting of 24 standard movements.

Exercise programs can help prevent falls and related injuries in seniors.

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Content: Exercise programs meant to prevent falls in seniors may also help prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a new review.

Fall-related injuries are common among seniors and a major cause of long-term pain and disability. They also increase the risk of having to go to a nursing home and have a high economic cost.

The new findings, published online Oct. 29 in the journal bmj.com, suggest that "reducing the risk of falling and improving protective responses during a fall may be an important and feasible means of preventing fractures and other serious injuries in the elderly," the study authors wrote in a journal news release.

Well-designed exercise programs can prevent falls in seniors living at home, but there is a lack of evidence on whether such programs can help prevent fall-related injuries, said French researchers Fabienne El-Khoury and colleagues.

In this review, they analyzed 17 studies that looked at whether fall-prevention exercises lowered seniors' risk of fractures and other injuries caused by falls. More than 4,000 participants were involved in all.

Tai Chi was the exercise in two of the studies, but most of them used gait, balance, strength and functional training, which involves workouts that help people do normal daily activities.

Most of the programs reduced fall-related injuries and appeared to significantly curb falls that lead to fractures, serious injuries and medical care.

Balance training was emphasized in all of the exercises that were effective in preventing falls, the researchers noted.

More information

The U.S. National Institute on Aging has more about older adults and falls.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"Exercise programs, including those that improve muscle strength and balance, can help reduce the risk of falls in older adults, and may also help prevent injuries caused by falls."

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

Improved balance
Improved muscle strength

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"Exercise programs, such as balance training and Tai Chi, can help improve balance and reduce fall risk in seniors, and may also help prevent injuries caused by falls."

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Falls in older adults are often caused by a combination of factors, including physical and sensory impairments, as well as environmental and behavioral factors. Weakening of systems such as eyes, ears, sense of touch, muscle strength, flexibility, and posture, as well as brain function, can significantly increase the risk of falling.

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Content: Healthy aging comes with challenges. For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases.

According to Dr. Boris Goralnik, a geriatric specialist at UPMC in North Central Pa, a fall is defined as an unexpected event in which a person comes to rest on the ground, floor, or a lower level.

“Falls result in fall-related injuries, progression of gait impairments, loss of independence, depression,” Goralnik said. “It is a leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults.”

By preventing falls, providers try to prevent related injuries such as fractures, hematomas, and skin lacerations. From practice and literature, said Goralnik, the most important risk factor of falls is a previous history of falls.

According to Janine Fee, MS, MPT, a physical therapist who is certified in vestibular rehabilitation at Evangelical Community Hospital, physical balance, which is important to avoid falling, can be complicated.

“I like to use the analogy of a baseball field,’’ Fee said. “Every player on the field is important and if a player is not working, then your team — your balance — is going to be impacted.”

Fee said many systems have a direct impact on balance. Eyes, ears, sense of touch — especially with our feet, muscle strength, flexibility, and posture are a few. And, the brain can have a major impact on our ability to avoid falling.

Fee said any weakening of one or more of these areas will significantly increase the risk of falling.

According to the Centers for Disease Control website, one out of four seniors over the age of 65 will fall each year. One out of five of those falls will cause serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries.

“This can then lead to serious consequences that may significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life,” said Fee. “Even if the fall didn’t cause harm, it is likely that the person now develops a fear of falling.”

Many factorsIn many cases, Goralnik said, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency in activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults. He agreed with Fee that a fear of falling leads to things like not participating in activities that require balance, causing weaknesses and furthering the risk of repeated falls. Paying attention to the body and being more aware of areas contributing to balance is a big step in preventing falls.

Age alone should not be blamed as a factor regarding balance, said Fee.

“I strongly believe that if you stay active, you can minimize the effects that aging has on all of these players,” Fee said.

Diseases and underlying medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neuropathy, strokes, vision problems, and pain can impact a person’s balance. Other factors such as medications, fear of falling, and environmental factors.

It is very important for older patients to discuss with their providers any changes in the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they start to experience new musculoskeletal pain, Goralnik advised.

“Some of the medications may increase the risk of falls,” said Goralnik. “It is very important for people to have a complete list of all current medications when they visit their medical providers.”

Having detailed information, he said, about existing and potential risk factors may help reduce the risk of future falls.

Fee added that testing can be completed to assess balance and what kind of treatment or therapy might be available to assist with balance. Fee said a fall risk assessment is a good first step to preventing falls.

“You can talk to your doctor or health care provider to refer you to a physical therapist to evaluate your risk for falling,” said Fee.

She said a physical therapist will measure/evaluate strength, flexibility, analyzation of posture and feet, how you walk and perform specific balance measures to determine your areas of weakness. The therapist may also ask about fall history and possible home hazards like uneven pavement, rugs, steps, clutter or pets.

“Then a physical therapist can design a specialized treatment program to help you reduce your risk of falls,” Fee said. “Other recommendations to improve overall balance is getting involved in a local gym where you can perform strength and balance exercises like Tai Chi or yoga.”

Temporary conditionsIn addition to medical conditions such as strokes, brain injuries, etc., other temporary conditions also have effects on an individual’s balance.

Fee, a physical therapist who specializes in inner ear disorders, said the most common inner ear problem is a condition known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Classic symptoms include brief episodes of spinning or imbalance that occur when lying down, rolling over in bed, or looking up.

“BPPV can significantly increase a person’s risk for falling especially if they have other balance risk factors. This problem is easily identified by the physical therapist that is trained in detecting inner ear problems,” she added.

Fee said a physical therapist with specialized training can provide the most appropriate intervention to reduce or resolve these symptoms in as little as one to three sessions.

Fee said physical therapists can often identify risk factors and provide specific recommendations to improve balance.

“Physical therapists are like coaches, but you have to do the work. In order for your balance to improve, you have to challenge the team!”

Goralnik added, that in many cases, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency with activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults.

The economic burdens from falls are substantial and likely to increase with the growth of the older population, according to Goralnik.

Fall-related health care costs include hospital bills, fees for professional service, and costs of prescription medications, home health services, long-term care facilities, and durable medical equipment.

“Always inform your doctor about recent falls and fall-related injuries,” concluded Gorainik.

It is very important for seniors to discuss any changes of the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they started to experience new musculoskeletal pain with their doctor.

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"Exercises like Tai Chi, muscle strength and balance exercises, and functional training can help reduce fall risk in older adults by improving balance and mobility, with balance training being a key component of effective fall-prevention programs."

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

Improved balance
Improved muscle strength

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi is recommended as an exercise to improve balance, along with other strength and balance exercises like yoga.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

Improved balance
Improved muscle strength

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

One in three adults over 65 experience falls annually, which is a significant health risk, especially among older adults.

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Content: NEWS
Coronavirus
New Year 's Eve 2023
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How to maintain the health of the elderly in the winter: the advice of a geriatrician
In winter, older people often complain about their health.
The main cause of ailments is reduced immunity.
What health problems await elderly people in the winter and how to avoid them, said the head of the outpatient geriatrics department of the Russian Gerontological Scientific and Clinical Center of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, geriatric doctor, candidate of medical sciences Natalia Sharashkina.
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Exacerbation of chronic diseases
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When changing the warm season to a cold immune system of an elderly person experiences stress.
This condition is facilitated by numerous risk factors: sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, psycho-emotional problems.
Often in the cold season, urological diseases worsen, for example, cystitis or inflammation of the bladder.
About cystitis will declare such symptoms as an obsessive desire to go to the toilet, pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes giving to the lower back, a change in the color of urine or impurities in it, cutting pain when emptying the bladder, sometimes a slight increase in temperature.
With inflammation of the bladder do not joke, so treatment is prescribed only by a doctor.
To prevent exacerbation, the first rule is not to overcool and wear warm clothes for the season.
As a preventive measure, you need to drink more water, which reduces the concentration of urine and protects the bladder.
You can also use cranberry juice (cranberry has antibacterial properties), as well as diluted juices or herbal fees.
It is very important not to restrain the urge to urinate, a person needs to release the bladder every 2-3 hours (200-300 ml at a time), regular emptying of the bladder is a protection against infections.
Frostbite and hypothermia
Thermoregulation is an important process that maintains a stable internal temperature of the body regardless of environmental conditions (about 37 ± 0.5 ° C).
Older people are at increased risk of thermoregulation disorders.
This can occur due to cardiovascular pathologies, a decrease in the volume of muscle tissue and disruption of its functions, a decrease in metabolism.
Low physical activity may also be affected.
Thus, a long stay outside in winter can lead to hypothermia and even frostbite.
It is very important to dress according to the weather, while it is preferable to choose clothes from natural fabrics, they better retain heat.
The body needs energy for heating, so you should eat regularly and fully with enough protein.
If it is cold outside the window, then walks should be short, but you should not completely refuse to go out to the fresh air.
Dehydration
Unexpected fact, but the risk of dehydration is relevant not only in the summer.
In cold weather, thirst is not felt so clearly, but the need for fluid in the body does not decrease.
The situation can worsen the dry air in the room due to heating devices or the fear of frequent urination.
Therefore, in winter it is also very important to consume a sufficient amount of liquid.
On average, it is recommended to drink 1500 – 2000 ml or 30 ml per 1 kg of body weight per day.
If urinary incontinence, be sure to consult a geriatrician, he will help to cope with this problem.
Cold diseases
Winter is the season of cold and flu.
After 65 years in the human immune system begins to change, it weakens.
Due to concomitant chronic diseases, the body cannot cope with the infection, complications arise.
Thus, during the influenza epidemic, the risk of death in elderly patients with chronic lung diseases and cardiovascular pathologies increases tenfold.
Therefore, in the cold season, it is necessary to approach your health with special attention, maintain physical activity, eat right.
Vaccination will help protect against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.
It is better to vaccinate against influenza every year.
Dryness and redness of the skin
Winter frosts can cause itching and irritation.
This can be a simple chaining, when the skin for a long time was exposed to the negative effects of wind, frost, moisture.
Sensitive and dry skin need more careful care and the use of special means for effective moisturizing, cleansing and softening.
In this case, to cope with unpleasant sensations and visual damage will help nourishing and softening creams.
In rare cases, itching may be accompanied by a burning sensation and a small red rash.
These are the typical symptoms of a cold allergy.
Self-medication or the use of folk remedies for allergies to cold is ineffective.
Observe preventive measures: before going outside, apply a protective cream to the skin, cover your lips with hygienic lipstick, cover your face and hands as much as possible in the cold, make sure that the diet includes foods rich in vitamins A, E, group B, iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, selenium.
To choose vitamin preparations that are right for you, a geriatrician or therapist will help.
Falling and fractures
In the autumn-winter period, the risk of falls and injuries in the elderly increases significantly.
Almost a third of people over the age of 65 and half of people over the age of 80 suffer falls at least once a year.
Every second person over 85 years of age after falling loses the ability to move independently.
Falls are especially dangerous for people with osteoporosis.
Due to the decrease in bone density, serious injury can be received even when falling from a height of their own growth.
In older people, fractures of the femoral neck, hands, pelvic bones, vertebrae, craniocerebral injuries most often occur.
The most formidable and disabling consequences of falls in patients of this category are head trauma with the development of hemorrhage in the brain and fracture of the femoral neck.
Therefore, in winter it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes on a non-slip sole, if necessary, you can wear special anti-slip nozzles on it.
It will be useful to perform exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance.
Regularly undergo a medical examination to identify the risk of falls and fractures, if necessary, perform a bone density study.
Include in the diet foods rich in calcium and vitamins D.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"Falls occur in approximately 1 in 6 people over 65 in Taiwan, according to the National Health Administration’s 106-year health survey."

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Content: Old people fall _ New Year 's good luck to prevent tripping, familiar with the route, wear shoes to protect the health of the elderly
Author: United News Network
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When traveling and visiting relatives and friends during the Lunar New Year, pay more attention to the "elderly fall prevention".
The National Health Administration of Taiwan reminds that falling is a dangerous act that causes accidents and injuries to the elderly. When family members arrange an outing, they can familiarize themselves with the terrain of the travel route, weather changes and movement lines in advance, and pay attention to the physical condition of the elderly to avoid wearing inappropriate clothing or shoes, posture low blood pressure, etc., to prevent the risk of falling.
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According to statistics of the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 109 years, falls are the second cause of death in accidents for elderly people over the age of 65.
According to the results of the National Health Administration ’ s 106-year health survey, about 1 in 6 elderly people over the age of 65 have experienced a fall, and 1 in 12 elderly people have been hospitalized for a fall.
52% of the common falls in the elderly occurred indoors, with the largest number occurring in the bedroom and living room; 48% occurred outdoors, mostly in the street or roadside, park or sports ground.
Chien Ding-kuo, director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mackay Hospital, said that the common injury areas for elderly people due to falls, including head lacerations, chest contusions, and wrist and hip fractures, are recommended to arrange a spot for the elderly to rest when traveling.
If the elder falls, do not immediately help him up to avoid causing secondary damage.
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Guo Jianzhong, an emergency physician at Corning Hospital, said that mobility can affect the quality of life in old age, and should generally strengthen muscles and body balance to improve self-defense when falling.
When traveling, you can use a walking stick or climbing stick to avoid water accumulation, steep slopes, weeds and gravel, to avoid the risk of falling, so that the elderly can rest assured, in order to improve the willingness to go out and walk.
The National Health Administration has compiled five lists of elderly people who have traveled to the country to check for information.
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Pay attention to the surrounding environment
Adequate lighting should be provided, toilets fitted with handrails should be used, and care should be taken of slippery floors, uneven brick walkways and uneven slopes to avoid going through miscellaneous stacks.
Related article: Elderly health _ Old people fall can be big or small! 10 ways to avoid home accidents
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Wear appropriate clothing and shoes
Clothes and trouser skirts are not long, choose shoes with fixed shoelaces, covered uppers and non-slip soles to avoid wearing slippers.
3.
Bring the right accessories and accessories
Choose suitable walking aids such as crutches or walking aids. Do not be too heavy to avoid inconvenient movement. If you are nearsighted or old, wear glasses with the correct degree.
4.
Pay attention to physical health
Daily life can be done at home muscle strength and balance training exercise, diet and nutrition should be balanced.
5.
Check the safety of medication
If you use a sedative drug or a variety of drugs, you can ask your doctor to help evaluate the safety of the drug to avoid drug interactions that increase the risk of falls.
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Watching TV at home can also train muscle strength and prevent falls.
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[This article is reproduced with permission from United News Network.]

Balance exercises, such as Tai Chi, should be practiced one to two times a week to improve balance.

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Content: 7 Exercises Necessary for Perfect Balance
Balance is your ability to coordinate and control your body ’ s center of gravity – in everyday life you have to deal with this all the time!
For example, your balance ensures that you can walk without falling.
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Although it may not occur to you, you need a good balance to do almost everything, including walking, getting up from a chair and bending over to tie your shoes.
Balance training involves doing muscle-strengthening exercises that help keep you upright, including your legs and torso as these types of exercises can improve stability and help prevent falls.
And while there are intense balancing exercises like some very challenging yoga poses, others are as simple as standing on one leg for a few seconds.
If you have a problem with this, you can use equipment that forces your body to stabilize, such as a semi-circular stability ball.
Meaning of Balance
Balance is your ability to coordinate and control your body ’ s center of gravity – in everyday life you have to deal with this all the time!
For example, your balance ensures that you can walk without falling, that you can sit up straight, and that you can jump over a hole without falling.
Your body uses different systems: your eyes (the visual system) help you see the space around you, your inner ear (the vestibular system) records rotating movements and accelerations, and the receptors in your joints and muscles and the pressure receptors in your skin (together the stimulus receptor system) transmit changes in your posture.
All the stimuli your body receives through these systems come together in your central nervous system, and your brain in turn sends the message to your muscles that adapt immediately to prevent you from falling; all this has to happen at lightning speed and that ’ s what it should be, as our bodies have to adapt constantly as we move.
With the help of balanced training, you can teach your muscles to respond more quickly to brain messages as this allows you to improve fine motor and coordination skills.
Areas targeted by balance
• Middle: Yes, balance exercises target this area, you need strong core muscles to achieve good balance, many stability exercises work to exercise the abdominal muscles and other core muscles.
• Forearms: No, balance exercises do not target these ends, most balance exercises revolve around balance on your feet.
Legs: Yes, the legs are definitely areas where balance is targeted, and exercises in which you balance on one leg and then squat or lean forward also work to exercise the leg muscles.
Buttock: Yes, the same balance exercises that work on the legs also work to strengthen the buttocks.
Back: Another area targeted by balance exercises, where your core muscles include some of your back muscles.
Good balance depends on:
Sensory information from your eyes (visual system), muscles, tendons, joints (stimulation inputs), and balance organs in the inner ear (vestibular system).
The brain stem understands all of this sensory information combined with other parts of the brain.
Movement of your eyes to keep things stable in your vision and maintain your balance.
What are the benefits of balance training?
The benefits of balance training are great, for example:
• You can improve your posture and you can stand or sit better.
• Train your deep muscles, especially the muscles in the torso and around the spine.
• Reduce back wear and less muscle pain due to poor posture.
Prevent injuries during exercise and in daily life because your body is not constantly out of balance, causing muscle strain.
• Ability to perform movements more efficiently and smoothly.
A positive effect on how your body feels and your performance improves as you make faster progress.
• Improve the motor coordination of the body.
How often do you have to do this type of training?
You have to aim to do balance workouts one to two times a week, this applies to beginners all the way to advanced athletes, and it is very important that professionals improve their stability as well.
Simple exercises to get the perfect balance:
Tai Chi (Tai Chi)
Studies show that tai chi, a gentle exercise often called “movement meditation, ” can help you reduce falls if you ’ re older and have balance problems, a skilled teacher can show you slow and precise movements that help you not only achieve more stability but also boost your overall health and mood as well.
Standing on one leg (one-legged stand)
Start by installing yourself on the back of the chair or any other sturdy handle.
Raise one foot to approximately calf level and hold for 10 seconds.
• Repeat this 10-15 times and then move on to the other leg.
As time goes on and your balance improves you may be able to continue in this situation without fixating yourself on any purpose.
Weight Shifts (Weight Shifts)
Stand with your feet spaced by the width of your hip.
Slowly lean forward horizontally on one leg to bear all your weight while lifting the other leg off the ground.
• Wait for up to 30 seconds, then move to the other side.
You can do the same exercise while standing straight and raising one leg forward or left / right.
• Yoga and Pilates
To maintain your balance, you need muscles that can hold you while standing, walking, or doing other movements. These muscles are known as your “core muscles. ” Yoga and Pilates involve movements that help you stretch and strengthen these muscles, but first consult your doctor before starting and to learn the movements correctly it is a good idea to join a nearby class taught by a certified instructor.
Heel-to-Toe Walk
Walk slowly in a straight line.
• Touch your heel to the opposite toe as you progress.
Walk about 20 steps using the wall for support if you feel unsteady.
Back Leg Raises (Back Leg Raises)
To build up the lower back and buttocks, try raising your back leg while standing upright.
Hold a chair and lift one of your legs back without bending your knee or pointing your toe.
• Keep the leg on the floor slightly bent.
• Hold position for 5 seconds.
Do this 10-15 times with the first leg before moving on to the other leg.
• Squats (squats)
To strengthen the muscles of your legs and pelvis, do a squat exercise.
Stand up straight, make your feet slightly wider than your hips while pointing your toes forward.
Bend your knees and send your ass back, and slowly descend as if you were sitting.
Place your weight on your heels and arms in front of you or on your thighs.
Raise yourself once and repeat 10 times.
To get a better idea of how strong your balance is while standing, lift one foot and see how long you can keep it there, or test your balance as you move and try to walk as if you were on a tightrope for 10 steps and see how it goes, you ’ ve probably noticed that one side is much stronger and more coordinated than the other.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Adequate lighting and removing tripping hazards can help prevent falls in older adults by creating a safer home environment.

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Content: Health · Life
How to prevent falls in the winter? Scientific exercise helps reduce risk
December 10, 2021 16: 06 Source: People 's Daily Online
For older people, falling is no small thing.
According to the official micro-news of the China CDC, the low temperature in winter affects the physical activity of the elderly.
Rain and snow are common, and the ground is slippery and slippery to increase the risk of falls in the elderly
The China CDC reminds every elderly person and caregiver of the elderly to take the initiative to prevent elderly people from falling.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that scientific exercise can help reduce the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly, and the elderly do not break their exercise habits in winter and holidays, and can be replaced by indoor exercise when the weather is bad.
When the elderly exercise, under the premise of ensuring safety, attention should be paid to strengthening functional exercise such as balance ability, muscle strength and endurance.
For example, Taijiquan, Baduanjin and other sports can be carried out, and there are some small moves to strengthen exercise for preventing elderly people from falling.
Families are a common place for falls among the elderly.
The Chinese CDC suggests that the home environment can be adapted for aging.
For example, the ground anti-skid treatment, in the toilet, toilet, stairs and other positions to install handrails, remove the indoor floor height difference, improve indoor lighting and lighting, night can use night lights, replace the height and soft and hard uncomfortable sofa, etc., remove the indoor will hinder the elderly moving items.
In addition, the rain and snow weather elderly should be minimized to go out.
When the elderly go out, it is necessary to slow down the pace of walking, wear anti-skid shoes, don't put your hands in your pockets, and use a walking stick when necessary.
To choose a flat ground, few obstacles, handrails, good light road to walk.
When going up and down stairs, rolling stairs and steps, it is necessary to walk slowly and stand firmly.
(Editor: Sun Hongli, Lu Qian)
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Exercises that strengthen lower limb muscles, such as squatting, lunges, stair climbing, and quickly standing up and sitting down, can help improve balance and prevent falls.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

The study involved the practice of Yang-style Tai Chi, which is a specific form of Tai Chi consisting of 24 standard movements.

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Content: Study suggests tai chi is better than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure

According to a recent study, Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, lowers blood pressure more effectively than other types of exercise such as stair climbing or brisk walking. Over a year, Chinese researchers examined two groups of high blood pressure participants—one performing the Chinese martial arts and the other with aerobic exercise.

The study's authors argue that their findings, which were published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, should persuade medical professionals to advocate for moderate martial arts as a means of preventing heart disease in those with high blood pressure.

How was the study conducted?

The study included 349 individuals, 51.5% of whom were women, who had been diagnosed with prehypertension and were randomized to either the aerobic exercise or tai chi group. During a 12-month period, both groups engaged in four weekly 60-minute supervised sessions.

The aerobic exercise interventions comprised jogging, cycling, brisk walking, and climbing stairs. The tai chi group practiced Yang-style tai chi, which consists of 24 standard movements or forms. At baseline, six, and twelve months, blood pressure was measured. The mean change in SBP from baseline to 12 months, as measured while walking and in an office setting, was the main endpoint.

At the end of the research, blood pressure was within normal range in 21.8% of the tai chi group and 15.6% of the aerobic exercise group without medication. In the tai chi group, fewer patients had advanced hypertension (12.0% vs. 17.7%) than in the aerobic exercise group.

What is tai chi?

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has gained popularity as a kind of meditation and mind-body workout. Its roots are in traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy, which date back to ancient China.

Key features

This practice is known for its slow, methodical movements that seamlessly transition from one stance to the next. These motions, which are frequently continuous and circular, encourage balance, flexibility, and calmness.

This practice places a strong emphasis on the relationship that exists between the mind and the body. Practitioners emphasize developing an internal awareness, living in the now, and synchronizing their movements with their breath.

This practice includes aspects of meditation that promote a relaxed and concentrated state of mind. People who participate in the technique, which is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation," perform a series of flowing motions while paying close attention.

This practice incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines, which can enhance balance and coordination. Because of this, this Chinese practice is very helpful for senior citizens and anyone looking to improve their stability.

Regular practice has been linked to many health advantages, such as higher mental clarity, lower stress levels, enhanced flexibility, improved cardiovascular health, and an overall sense of well-being.

These results clearly show that this Chinese practice can be very helpful in lowering sympathetic excitability and offering prehypertensive people primary treatment. This practice may be a more beneficial option for controlling high blood pressure than standard aerobic activities, especially for people with prehypertension, according to new research.

Future research is necessary to fully investigate the possible advantages and long-term impacts of this Chinese practice in the management of hypertension.

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