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		<title>Thera-Band exercise reduces falls and improves quality of life in women with osteoporosis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Persons with osteoporosis are at higher risk of fracture after a fall. It’s well-known that exercise is an important aspect of managing osteoporosis, yet there are few studies evaluating the effects of balance exercises on actually preventing falls in women with osteoporosis. The Academy Blog recently featured a study showing that elastic resistance training can&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Standing Strong&#8221; Fall Prevention Program features Thera-Band products</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many as one-third of older adults suffer a fall each year, often leading to fractures, disability, and even death. Falls are the leading cause of injury death in older adults. Falls in older adults cost $19 billion in direct medical costs, posing a challenge to our healthcare system,. Thera-Band Academy has supported the Standing&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Active Aging Today Series: Thera-Band Exercises for Fall Prevention</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Human Kinetics Publishers has created an online community for active aging professionals. I provide a regular feature for their online journal, Active Aging Today, on special populations. Each article provides a review of the literature around a condition associated with older adults as well as a set of practical exercises using Thera-Band products. Each day&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Balance training effective at reducing falls and improving function</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall prevention exercise programs are becoming increasingly popular. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of strength and balance exercises in reducing the risk of falls in older adults. National organizations such as the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend a multi-factoral approach to fall prevention because of the numerous&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Thera-Band® exercise helps improve bone density and reduce falls in osteoporosis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been well-established that exercise has numerous health benefits, yet it is only relatively recently that exercise has been shown safe and effective at improving health and quality of life in older adults. Recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American College of Sports Medicine include strengthening exercises for older adults at&#8230;]]></description>
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