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Balance Exercises

Loss of balance is common in certain medical conditions and the elderly. This can contribute to falls and difficulty walking. Learn simple exercises that will improve your balance skills.

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Stretches for Runners

Monday August 18, 2008
Stretches for runners should specifically include exercises that target the hamstring muscles. This muscle group is commonly shortened in people who run. By stretching the hamstrings, you can help decrease the risk of injury.
Try these three easy exercises today.

How To Get Out Of A Chair Safely

Thursday August 14, 2008
It is important to learn how to get up from a chair safely to prevent fall injuries. With the aging process, we lose strength in our hip and knee extensors (the muscles that help straighten our legs). We rely on these muscles to get up from a chair. For this reason, the elderly have difficulty standing from the seated position. Learn here how to get out of a chair safely.

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