Agility & Balance Drills For Seniors For Preventing Falls
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This is a very quick
This is a very quick video showing some simple ideas on how you can incorporate agility training with seniors with the specific intention on preventing falls.
I highly suggest to read our full article on this topic that includes everything from mobility work for the ankle and hip to strengthening and even power exercises.
Go to this link to see the full article
www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43…
Why use agility training?
When you realize that the reaction time of a 60-year old is on average 25% slower than that of a 20-year old you begin to see how easily falls can be very likely from simple everyday slip or trip.
When you are in your 30's or 40's and you slip or trip there is a very rapid response from the brain and nervous system so can adjust your center of gravity, step forward, grab a stationary object, turn or tuck your body into a safer position for impact with the ground. This all happens in the blink of an eye. Even at a younger age you will see people who play sports can do this much faster and land much more safely than people who do not play sport. This is a skill that can be trained and needs constant exposure to maintain it's fast response. A very slow response is what you see with an older person who has not spent time developing skills of balance, agility and power. The chance of a injury from a fall is very likely.
Most of the current core workouts is all about training abdominal muscles in isolation using crunches, planks, and various other floor based exercises. The belief here is that if you train your core like you would with a bicep curl to make a bicep stronger, you will have improved balance and function. Unfortunately it does not work this way at all. For starters there is no need for fast reflex reactions as you are already on the floor. Secondly, planks and other traditional abdominal exercises are of little use to the older adult and more likely to cause more harm than good for these exercises are all about stiffness and rigidity. The older adult already has too much stiffness and rigidity, they do not need more.
The key is in using exercises that demand a reflex response that can teach them more effective ways to restore balance and stability.
We know the amazing benefits of agility training with sports for improving reaction times and reflex skills. The same is true for older adults but instead of improved sporting performance we may be able to save their life!
Statistics in the US show that one adult over the age of 65 is treated in the emergency room for a fall every 18 seconds (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Quite an alarming statistic and even more scary when you consider that hip fractures are the most common injury from a fall and the number one cause of nursing home admission. Approximately 50% of those who suffer a hip fracture never fully regain their mobility and independence, and 50% of those die within the first year! Falling for an older adult is a very serious matter, and a life threatening situation.
Other great articles to read about this subject are below
Stability Training What Is It Really & How To Do It
www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43…
Strength Training For Older Adults
www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43…
Reduce Arthritis & Improve Bone Density
www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43…
And if you live in Melbourne and would like to know more about our specific Older Adults Strength Training program go to our website in the link below
www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43…
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