Improving your balance, strength, flexibility, and gait will give you the confidence to stay active.
Falling poses a major risk for injury as we get older, and it’s no wonder that many of us have a real fear of it. Unfortunately, fear of falling often winds up increasing the chance of a devastating spill. To protect your mobility and independence, it’s important to address this fear.
Fear Factors
Fear of falling often develops for two reasons. One is an awareness of age-related changes. Body systems that keep you steady — your muscles, joints, cognition, vision, hearing, nerves, and reaction time — all start to decline. You wind up being weaker and less flexible. You might have chronic aches and pains. That leads to heightened caution.
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