Monday 13 January 2014

Exercise and fall prevention

A recent systematic review of research related to fall-prevention programmes was undertaken. Fall prevention exercise programmes aimed at improving balance, gait, functional training, strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance will all benefit individuals. They will help with increasing muscle strength and improving reflexes which will help protect and strengthen bones.

People who follow specialist exercise programmes are less likely to fall and will have less severe injuries if they do.

To find out more about the physiotherapy services we can offer to help you with  exercise and keeping healthy please contact us today for more information and to book an appointment.

BMJ 2013; To view this research paper go to http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f6234

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