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To: Stan who wrote (38910)	9/12/2024 10:57:22 AM
From: Smart_Asset	3 Recommendations Recommended By gg cox J.B.C. Stan Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39306

The need to respond. Kudos to that guy for addressing the issue. imho there is a clearly superior method of preventing falls. I'm 28,475 days old today and believe my balance to be excellent. Not quite what it once was, very much like my strength, flexibility, and reflexes, so I spend time on all of those every day. It's called maintenance. The balance portion of my daily workout, thousands of days in a row, is perhaps one or two minutes up to 5 minutes +/-. It changes daily but usually includes standing on tiptoes, balancing on one leg, walking backward, kicks, and any other movement that involves balance. I play both tennis(tournaments) and golf and have fallen doing both in the last year and balance is integral to both. No injuries in either based on overall condition and neither fall was due to 'lack' of balance. Both were mistaken choices. In addition to the obvious benefits of my workout, I enjoy them, which allows me to continue long term. Good health to all.

To: Stan who wrote (38910)	9/12/2024 11:12:22 AM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39306

stan thanks sent it to a few friends . I am always careful when walking on the trail. I need to turn around and get a little dizzy, if too fast so, i do it very slowly. I walk a mile up and a mile back.

To: Stan who wrote (38910)	9/12/2024 2:49:54 PM
From: Ken Adams	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39306

Interesting video. Since I've yet to take my first fall (as this demonstrated) for any reason, I wanted to check myself. I found, so far at least, I don't seem to EVER cross one leg over the other when I make a turn as demonstrated. I've watched myself all morning, since seeing the video, and I'm just not inclined to make that step across the other leg. I'm grateful for this, if it is indeed a trait I've developed over my 88 (early Oct) years. At the same time, I admit to being very careful. My brother has fallen numerous times, injuring himself a couple of those times. I'll share the video with him.

To: Stan who wrote (38910)	9/12/2024 11:49:37 PM
From: Stock Puppy	1 Recommendation Recommended By SirWalterRalegh Respond to of 39306

Hmm- I don't think I ever move my legs like that to turn (cross over) - to turn right: lift right left, externally rotate right leg, step foot down, then lift and internally rotate left leg step that foot down and there I am. Cross over legs? Maybe if I were a model on a runway... (teehee)

To: Stan who wrote (38910)	9/16/2024 11:59:55 AM
From: w0z	3 Recommendations Recommended By ig Stan toccodolce Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 39306

This is not related to your video but personal experience walking my dog ~5 miles daily on paved/dirt roads and walking around my 40 acres (forests and fields). My falls are almost always due to something that restricts my feet while walking straight forward...my dog may suddenly dart in front, hidden vines in the fields, tree roots across wooded paths, or raised rocks in trails or rocky roads. I have learned: 1. Keep my 75 lb dog on a short leash so he cannot dart in front of me. 2. On rocky trails, watch directly in front while keeping toes up to avoid roots and rocks. 3. In open fields with hidden vines, walk slowly while lifting my feet straight up and down. 4. On long hikes on unfamiliar trails, I use an old ski pole for extra security. Fortunately I've never broken anything but have learned to stay alert to potential obstacles. I hope what I've learned might help others to avoid the many falls I've had.