What Are Fall Prevention Exercises?
The four basic types of fall prevention training include:
- Strength Training: Strength training is essential for patients with weakened muscles. Strengthening exercises using resistance bands will reduce muscle mass atrophy.
- Endurance Training: Endurance training and aerobic exercises are key factors for fall prevention. Low intensity training for lengths from anywhere to 10 to 30 minutes a day can have amazing benefits for your overall health. Water aerobics classes, dance classes, or even going for a walk every day can have tremendous health benefits.
- Movement Training: Movement training and endurance training often go hand in hand. Participating in basic movements and training weak muscles or joints can help reduce the risk of falling. Your physical therapist will likely walk you through activities such as walking through an obstacle course or learning dance steps.
- Balancing Training: Balance exercises such as weight shifting, leg raises, one-legged balancing, foot taps, heel-toe walks, and sit-to-stands can help you retrain your mind and body. By walking through a series of balance exercises, your body will learn how to properly control movements and recognize where it is in space.
