Gonzales, Lex
The Book of Balance: Rehab Secrets to Improve Your Balance and Decrease Your Risk of Falling
- ISBN 13:
- 9781985646483
- author:
- Gonzales, Lex
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Exercise, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Book of Balance: Rehab Secrets to Improving Your Balance and Decreasing Your Risk of Falling
Every day in the United States, an older adult falls, making falls the leading cause of injuries and deaths from injury among older Americans. This practical guide helps you understand what causes falls, how to test your balance, and provides a list that can decrease your risk by 30-50%. You'll also learn about medications that may be contributing to your falls and how to manage orthostatic hypotension.
With over 100 illustrations and easy-to-follow step-by-step exercise instructions, you can improve your balance from the comfort of your own home. This easy-to-read guide is not just a how-to book, but a comprehensive resource for adding life to your years by improving your balance.