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Exercise to improve your strength + balance

You have the power to prevent a fall.

Doing strength and balance exercises at least 3 times a week can help lower your risk for falling.

There are many low or no-cost programs in NC through the Area Agencies on Aging and local Senior Centers. If you aren’t sure about how to safely begin an exercise program, a physical therapist can show you what exercises are best for you.

Find a local exercise program

Without regular exercise, muscles can weaken and lose flexibility, making it harder to stay balanced. Luckily, there are many evidence-based programs available throughout North Carolina that are specifically designed to improve balance, stability, and overall health. These programs are often free and provided in-person or virtually.

These programs can significantly impact how you move, play, and live. Don’t just take our word for it—watch Bill’s powerful testimony about how Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention has transformed his life!

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Exercises you can do at home

Not sure where to start? Learn more about working with a physical therapist and the types of exercises they may suggest for you. Physical therapists are movement experts, so ask a physical therapist what kind of exercises might be best for you! Click here to find a local physical therapist near you.

  • Otago exercise videos

    for warming up, strength and balance exercises

    Watch Here

  • Exercises for adults using a walker

    from Choose PT

    Watch Here

  • Exercises for older adults

    from the National Institute on Aging

    Watch Here

  • Otago-based exercise program

    from Give Fit

    Watch Here

  • Chair Rise Exercise

    from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Try it Here

Check out this video and learn how YOU have the power to prevent a fall!