Better Balance
- Harvard Health Online Course
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Learn from health experts at Harvard Medical School who have created a step-by-step online course that pinpoints the causes of balance problems.
- Online; Self-Paced
$29.95
Certificate
Two Weeks, 2-6 Hours/Week
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Overview
With advancing age, falls tend to occur more often. Among people 65 and older, falling ranks as the top cause of injuries. The lessons here will help you avoid potentially dangerous falls.
At the heart of this online course: 44 short exercise demonstration videos narrated by renowned fitness instructor and best-selling author Michele Stanten. The exercises range from simple standing and sitting movements to beginning and advanced yoga balance exercises. The beauty of these balance-enhancing videos is that they show you exactly how to perform each one, letting you get maximum benefit with each stretch, twist, bend, and step!
Learning Objectives
- Learn the causes loss of balance
- Learn about medications and balance
- Find out how to prevent falls
- Set posture and balance
- Discover balanced workouts
