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Avoiding falls by exercising for good balance…
[25 January 2012 - 16h55]
[mis à jour le 27 January 2012 à 16h55]
[mis à jour le 27 January 2012 à 16h55]
Among the over 65s, taking regular exercise can help to improve balance and thus protect against falls. But what sort of exercise is best?
A team of Scottish researchers carried out a meta-analysis by compiling and analysing the results of a series of studies relating to the same subject. They then drew up a list of the most effective of the different types of activity. These turned out to be: walking, cycling, Tai Chi, yoga, using vibrating fitness plates (power plates), muscle building exercise and even using interactive games consoles…
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