Balance is important for injury prevention, and those who are unable to balance on one leg for more than five seconds could be at risk of falling more, Kaufman said.
If someone is unable to stand on one leg for more than five seconds, Kaufman recommends making an appointment with a physician.
“If we practice standing on one leg, we’ll get better at standing on one leg.
That’s great but it’s not going to solve all balance problems and fall risk that happen with aging.
… People should work on all aspects of balance — static, dynamic and overall strength, including but not limited to standing on one leg.”To improve your balance, Lubetzky recommends fitness or balance classes, such as yoga classes, that usually aim for about 30 or 60 seconds of balance on each leg.
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Organizations:
CNN’s, CNN, Mayo Clinic, ”, New York University
Locations:
Rochester , Minnesota
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