005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention

March 17, 2016 • 00:50:00
005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention
Better Health While Aging
005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention

Mar 17 2016 | 00:50:00

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Show Notes

Dr. K interviews Tiffany Shubert, PhD MPT, a practicing physical therapist and a leading expert on exercise programs for fall prevention. They discuss what types of exercises work best for fall prevention, simple strength and balance tests you can do at home, and how to find a good program. Dr. Shubert also explains the Otago Exercise Program, a newer physical therapy program proven to reduce falls in seniors. For show notes & links, including links to videos demonstrating useful exercises, visit BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast.
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