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Follow on Google News | Injury Prevention Advocates: Coming to Newark for the First Time, 6 Steps to Better Balance ProgramOn April 7 in Newark a one-day first-time unique, simple and fun exercise-based training program for Occupational Therapists and assistants, and other professionals to help older adults avoid falls. CEUs available for OTs & Activity professionals.
Claye, a certified Master Trainer in this system, will be teaching a course for Occupational Therapist and Assistants, as well as fitness instructors, independent personal trainers, activity directors, and anyone interested in helping older adults to avoid falling and improve their confidence and independence. "Every 12 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall," says Claye. "These accidents can be dramatically reduced through learning this set of easy, yet effective, activities. Older adults need no longer live in fear of falling. More than being just simple 'exercises', we teach brief targeted activities that serve more complex processes that affect the mind and body…and it's FUN!" "This class offers a fully expanded treatment plan that can be adapted to a multitude of disabilities from simple vertigo to full blown dementia." – Grace C., OTR, Louisville, KY. Developed by Dr. Betty Perkins-Carpenter (Penfield, NY), founder and President of Senior Fitness Inc., 6 Steps to Better Balance™ is a proven program that utilizes repetitive practice of a series of simple movements and activities, such as the "Chorus Line" and "Dancing with a Pillow," to help older adults gain better balance. It is designed to reduce the probability of falls, the fear of falling and fall-related injuries. It also increases body flexibility, leg strength and overall endurance. For more information on this course go to http://fallpreventiontrainer.com/ About Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC of Bloomfield Hills, MI provides fall prevention and balance training for older adults, care givers, community service organizations and professionals in the fitness, personal & health care industries. For more information, visit Fall Prevention Training Services on the web at www.fallpreventiontrainer.com or call Toll Free (844) 2-STOP FALLS. . End
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