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Article: Balance of power: With exercise, older adults can reduce the risk of falling injuries.
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- Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)
- Article date:
- August 31, 2006
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Byline: Karen Shade
Aug. 31--Most adults figure they've acquired everything they need to know about balance by the time they've started running between the furniture on toddler's legs.
The coordination lesson, however, doesn't end with winning a round of hopscotch. Balance becomes a whole new challenge as people age and when the simple act of standing becomes an issue.
But some forms of exercises could help prevent injuries resulting from a loss of balance.
For Glenn Wright, bending over to lift a few grocery bags off the ground became dangerous. A hip problem has limited his mobility, and he found himself beginning to lose his balance ...