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Better Balance

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

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Our step-by-step interactive course pinpoints common and not-so-common causes of balance problems. At the heart of our course: more than 40 exercise demonstration videos. Collectively, they show you exactly how you can become steadier on your feet, no matter what your age! NOTE: This course has been updated. If you purchased the original edition, you can still access and use that version. In order to access the update, you can purchase the updated course at www.harvardhealthonlinelearning.com/catalog.

Syllabus

Getting Started

  • Course Overview
  • A Primer on Balance

Balance Problems

  • What Causes Loss of Balance?
  • Medications and Balance
  • Posture and Balance
  • Test Your Knowledge

Fall Prevention and Safety

  • Dr. Mallika Marshall
  • How to Prevent Falls
  • Safety First
  • Test Your Knowledge

Balance Workouts

  • Workout Instructions
  • Beginner Balance Workout
  • Standing Balance Workout
  • Yoga Balance Workout
  • Balance in Motion Workout
  • Balance on the Beam Workout
  • Advanced Yoga Balance Workout
  • Stretches
  • Test Your Knowledge

Key Takeaways

  • Course Summary
  • Fitting Balance Workouts Into an Overall Routine
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Before You Exit

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