Balance Training for Fall Prevention with PT, Kelsey Bahr
DocJenFitMay 18, 202600:37:06

Balance Training for Fall Prevention with PT, Kelsey Bahr

Real talk about balance training and fall prevention with physical therapist, Kelsey Bahr. In this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom welcome Dr. Kelsey Barr. Kelsey discusses how chronic pain affects the nervous system, the importance of strength and balance training for aging adults, and her comprehensive approach to fall prevention, including balance training, reactive training, and body awareness. Whether you're looking for balance exercises for fall prevention, fall prevention exercise programs, or ways to strengthen balance naturally, this conversation covers it all.

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**TIMESTAMPS:**
02:24 - Kelsey's Journey to the Older Population
06:05 - Managing Chronic Pain
08:55 - The Keys to Fall Prevention
12:28 - The Serious Impact of Falls
17:30 - Fall Prevention Exercises
20:17 - Other Factors Beyond Exercise That Impact Falls
22:05 - The Importance of Accountability
26:44 - The Value of the Turkish Get-Up
28:30 - Understanding Where To Start
34:35 - Safe and Stable Solutions (SaSS)

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