Table of contents : Foreword Introduction Part One The Problem: Falling What’s the Problem with Falling? What's Involved in Balance? Sarco-what? When Is It Time for Medical Assistance? Do You Have Young Legs? Is Multi-tasking the Answer? What Happened in the Workshops? Part Two The Solution: Not Falling Can I Tell You About My Father? Day Two: Did He Get Stronger? Day Three: Was He Walking Better? What Happened in Week Two? What About Week Three? What's My Dad’s Take on the Exercises? Want to Hear the Best News? What’s the Speed Limit? Part Three The Action Plan: How to Not Fall Can We Review Setup? Can We Talk Safety? Are You Breathing? What About Warmups? Standing Exercises Overhead Arm Raises Bird Dog Wall Pushup Counter Knee Lifts Heel-Toe Walk Side Bends Stair Step-up Seated Exercises Double Gas Pedal Heel Slides Torso Twists Reverse Sit-ups Side-to-Side Arm Reaches Lying Exercises Bum Lifts Leg Lifts Side-Lying Leg Lifts Clam Appendix A: Training Log Appendix B: Exercise Breakdown by Goal Acknowledgements Reviews and Testimonials About the Author
Preventing Falls with Exercise, key strengthening exercises that will increase muscle and bone strength, boost your confidence, and improve your balance.