Chair Exercises for Fall Prevention

What's the Problem with Falling?

As we age, our risk of falling increases, as does the likelihood that a fall will cause an injury. In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. Twenty to thirty percent of seniors experience one or more falls each year. Falls are the cause of 85 percent of seniors' injury-related hospitalizations. You may be surprised to learn that falls are the cause of 95 percent of all hip fractures and fully half of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home.

How's Your Balance?

Think about your current health. How’s your balance? Can you closeyour eyes whilst standing on one leg? If so, can you hold that pose for 15 to 30 seconds? Most adults don’t even realize their balance has deteriorateduntil after they fall and hurt themselves. And let me tell you, falling is notage-specific. However, as we age, our chances of experiencing a fall increase drastically. And as we discussed earlier, you’re more likely to be injuredfrom a fall the older you are.