Balance Control

Cassian Pereira

Translator A AI

Summary

"Balance Control" offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and improving balance, coordination, and stability, particularly as they relate to aging. The book emphasizes that while age-related decline is common, proactive measures like targeted exercise strategies can significantly reduce fall risk. It explores the intricate interplay of sensory systems, including the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems, that are vital for maintaining balance. A key insight is the importance of understanding how these systems change with age and how these changes can impact stability. This book uniquely emphasizes personalized exercise programs, empowering readers to assess their balance capabilities and create tailored plans. "Balance Control" progresses logically, starting with the fundamentals of balance and relevant anatomy, then moves to the effects of aging, and culminates in detailed exercises and fall prevention strategies. The approach is accessible, informative, and evidence-based, drawing upon research and clinical studies to support its arguments, thus providing a valuable resource for older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals interested in fall prevention and enhanced mobility.

Available since: 03/12/2025.

Print length: 132 pages.

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