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Exercises

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Consider a consultation with a physical or occupational therapist to develop an individualized exercise routine.
Sample Exercise Routine 
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Rowing Exercise
With both arms straight out in the front of your body, pull arms in as if rowing a boat.  Try to pinch your shoulder blades together as you row.  Repeat cycle 5-10 times.

Seated Leg Extensions
Slowly straighten one knee then return to starting position. Repeat 5-10 times.  Do the same for other knee.

Marching in Place
Stand behind a chair for support.  March in alternating steps at slow to moderate pace. Continue for 20-30 seconds.

Heel Raises
Stand behind a chair for support.  Feet apart, rise up on your toes. Hold, then return heels to the ground.
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Seated Knee Raises
Lift one knee up then lower it. Repeat 5-10 times.  Do the same for other knee. Repeat 5-10 times. (Hip precautions*)

BENEFITS OF EXERCISES

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Click here to learn about Tai Chi.
Click here to learn about the Otago Exercise Program.

Click here to learn about A Matter of Balance.
Click here to learn about other Fall Prevention interventions such as the LIFE Program.
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