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The most effective workouts combine activities that focus on balance with functional exercises (moves that resemble everyday activities) and strength training. 
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Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, yet doctors don’t have an easy way to check balance, like they do blood pressure or pulse. In this test, which can be done in less than a minute, the patient gets three attempts to do a 10-second one-legged stand on either leg.
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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews this week suffered a fracture to his T7 vertebra. Here's what that means.
Peter Mellow's insight:
I always thought Dan would get COVID first. A timely reminder to all of us that a simple fall can lead to serious injuries. Take care on stairs, hold the handrail. Get well soon Dan, you've done a great job keeping us safe.
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A medical expert says falls like the one that left the Victorian Premier in hospital are very common and the costs of looking after people who've had falls is double that of car accidents. Keeping active with a focus on balance may be the key to preventing falls.
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Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better
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Exercise that targets balance and strength is the most effective for reducing the risk of falls.
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Balance is the ability to stay upright and steady, whether you're standing, kneeling, sitting or squatting. Several systems in your body contribute to maintaining good balance. Your vision, inner ear and joint receptors provide a sense of where your body is in space. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Fear of falling is also common, but building balance skills at any age can reduce fall risk.
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Unlike building arm or leg muscles, increasing the strength of postural muscles is not something visible, it's something the body must learn. And there are simple ways to help it.
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