Falls are a major public health concern, coming in second leading cause of unintentional injury and death, eclipsed only by road traffic accidents.
The risk of falls increases significantly as we hit the age of 65, and goes up again over the age of 80. Lack of exercise is a major factor for all prevention alongside any chronic illnesses you may suffer from.
Reference/Source:
National Federation of Professional Trainers
Bi-annual Edition, June 2023
Continuing Education Articles for Personal Trainers, www.nfpt.com/blog
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