According to the CDC, “falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year”. Therefore, elders need to make fall prevention a priority, so they can stay strong and continue to live independently.
Dr. Tom Michaud, the expert in the above video, wrote a text book on human physiology called Human Locomotion in 2011. It has sold over 15,000 copies. He is well recognized as a top expert in his field.
Here is a list of the strength tests illustrated in the above video.
- Intro
- Sit-to-Stand Test
- 10-Second Balance Test
- Heel-Raise Metronome Test
- Alternate Step Test
- Near Tandem Stand Test
- Measuring Toe Strength
- Fall Prevention Exercise Routine
- McHugh Balance Protocol
- Curtsy Step-Up
- Metronome Step-Up
- ToePro Exercise Platform
- Conventional ToePro Exercises
- Two-to-One Ankle Rockboard
- Modified DNS Core Exercise
The exercises Dr. Michaud demonstrates target specific muscles and muscle groups. They help you develop balance and strength. exercises require some effort, but get easier if repeated every day or so. He has developed a number of devices to assist building those muscles for stability and agility.
The exercises can be done without special equipment, but the devices make it much easier. I bought some of these devices last year and find them very useful. They are available on Dr. Michaud’s website. If you decide to purchase a device, enter the coupon code tys-dammeyer10 at checkout. You will receive an extra 10% off your entire order!