Our ability to balance well from youth to maturity can determine a lot about the quality of our lives.
In order for movement and activity to be enjoyable and a daily part of our lives, we must feel grounded, confident and sure on our feet. And when we no longer move with that same confidence and control, life can get scary pretty fast.
Today’s conversation with Strong By Design co-host Tonya Fines and Balance & Stability Specialist Chris Wilson explores this world of balance, movement and what falling truly looks and feels like for our older adults and seniors. It’s time to WAKE UP your body’s #1 balance nerve!
“When you fall when you’re younger you get a bump or a bruise, fall when you’re older and you get a fracture or severe injury.” -Chris Wilson
Time Stamps
0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
1:44 – Balance: What is it and why is it important?
7:18 – Coach Chris Wilson recounts what led him to become a certified Balance Specialist
17:38 – Balance problems: Statistics on fall-related injuries
26:00 – Understanding the fear of falling
31:50 – How to regain confidence to walk without being consumed by fear of falling
36:09 – ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’: Everything you need to know
39:55 – The power of taking a walk
45:48 – Health benefits of walking barefoot
51:10 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’
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