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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Movement & Balance Training in Elderly

Movement & Balance Training in Elderly

Metange Deepika

Paperback

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 3659433047
ISBN13: 9783659433047
Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Pub
Published: Aug 1 2013
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Aging is a result of slow and progressive decline in multiple body systems, is inevitable & unavoidable. Longevity is considered as one of the measure of health care system for any country. But adding years to life still questions the quality of life lived by the aged population with increase in the number of disabilities and injury and consequently institutionalization. The ability to maintain balance is the foundation for mobility and overall functional independence throughout the lifespan.Falls in elderly is a challenging problem with potentially serious consequences and morbidity.Falls can result from many factors including both extrinsic and intrinsic factors such as deficits in sensory, cognitive, central integration and musculoskeletal abilities. This book highlights the relationship between balance and ankle range of motion & its need in elderly population. Audience to whom this book will benefit includes Physiotherapy students, clinicians, Neuro physicians, Residents, exercise trainers & neuro nurses

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