Prevent Brain Damage · Brain health technique
Balance and fall prevention
Evidence grade: Essential
Maintaining core strength, flexibility, and coordination to reduce falls , through activities like tai chi, yoga, or resistance training.
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- Protection
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- Prevent Physical Damage
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- Essential
- Strength of evidence
- High
How to practice Balance and fall prevention
Include balance or lower-body exercises two to three times a week. Make home spaces safer: good lighting, no loose rugs, grab bars where needed. Have medications and vision checked annually to reduce fall risk.
The evidence behind Balance and fall prevention
Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults. Controlled trials show that balance and leg-strength programs reduce falls by 30–40%. Preventing even one serious fall can preserve independence and brain health for years.
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