X4. “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up:” Fall Prevention Class
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In an average year, 40% of people over the age of 70 fall at least once, and one in five of these falls results in serious injury. In this class, we will look at specific areas of weakness that can contribute to falling, such as balance deficits and muscle weakness, and review and practice a series of strengthening and balance exercises designed to help you avoid being included in these statistics.
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Russell Charno
Presenter
Dr. Russell Charno, a chiropractor in Rhinebeck, NY, graduated from Northeast College of Health Sciences in 1987. He has completed extensive continuing education in biomechanics, strength training, corrective exercise, movement assessment, and functional rehabilitation. Dr.Charno teaches strength-training classes to older adults and has a particular interest in helping his patients enhance and maintain their strength, balance, and mobility into later years.
Merrill Mishaan
Producer/Class Manager