Listen to the Podcast
- 1:38 – What is balance
- 4:14 – CDC defined fall reduction process
- 6:36 – Is a functional test a good predictor
- 9:29 – The power of measuring
- 11:03 – Recommended exercises (yoga too static, Tai Chi dynamic)
- 15:05 – 6 pillars of balance health
- 15:23 – Poor sleep and balance
- 16:04 – Clinical medical conditions
- 17:52 – Medicines (4 or more medications a risk factor for falling)
- 18:44 – Mental health (stress, anxiety and fear)
- 20:45 – Self care
- 22:19 – Personalization (what’s the thing for you)
- 24:15 – Questions
Dr Katharine Forth PhD is the CEO and co-founder of Zibrio and its technology that allows simple and safe balance measurement to help people reduce fall risk and improve their balance. She has a doctorate in motor control and conducted a postdoctoral fellowship at NASA. She is an expert in postural stability and has created award-winning balance training programs for older adults. She is also a world champion athlete.
