Jeff Martone has NO problem getting up off the ground. |
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up
If you compared the movements of a toddler getting from supine to standing, to those of a senior citizen, you would probably note many similarities. Fundamental movement skills would be shaky. The toddler has a life time to learn them, the senior citizen is struggling to retain them. Somewhere in between we could use some awareness and practice.
Remember, about one third of the elderly population over the age of 65 falls each year and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of seniors fall annually. Just the strength and skill surrounding doing a Turkish Get Up will certainly be a step in the right direction.
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