Dpt James Okafor (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. One in four adults over 65 falls each year.Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deathin this age group. And the physical decline that mostpeople accept as inevitable aging is substantiallypreventable through the right kind of training. Functional Fitness After 65 is the complete 12-weekprogram for maintaining independence, preventing falls, and building the strength and balance that keep youliving on your own terms -- designed by a Doctor ofPhysical Therapy specifically for the body after 65. This is not generic senior fitness. It is targeted, evidence-based functional training that addressesthe exact physical capacities most critical forindependence and fall prevention. Inside this book you will find: - Why functional fitness is the most important fitnessfor adults over 65 -- and the research that proves it- What genuinely changes in the body after 65 andwhat can actually be reversed through training- A complete balance training progression frombilateral standing to reactive balance challenges- The sit-to-stand mastery sequence -- the single mostimportant functional movement for independence- Lower body strength training for quadriceps, gluteals, and ankle stabilizers- Upper body strength for carrying, reaching, and getting up- A complete 12-week program in three phases withfull exercise descriptions and safety guidelines- Nutrition for muscle and bone -- protein targets, Vitamin D, and hydration for older adults- Modifications for arthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension, and other common conditions- A maintenance plan for lifelong functional fitness Requires only a chair and resistance band.No gym required. Functional independence is built. Yours can be. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. One in four adults over 65 falls each year.Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deathin this age group. And the physical decline that mostpeople accept as inevitable aging is substantiallypreventable through the right kind of training. Functional Fitness After 65 is the complete 12-weekprogram for maintaining independence, preventing falls, and building the strength and balance that keep youliving on your own terms -- designed by a Doctor ofPhysical Therapy specifically for the body after 65. This is not generic senior fitness. It is targeted, evidence-based functional training that addressesthe exact physical capacities most critical forindependence and fall prevention. Inside this book you will find: - Why functional fitness is the most important fitnessfor adults over 65 -- and the research that proves it- What genuinely changes in the body after 65 andwhat can actually be reversed through training- A complete balance training progression frombilateral standing to reactive balance challenges- The sit-to-stand mastery sequence -- the single mostimportant functional movement for independence- Lower body strength training for quadriceps, gluteals, and ankle stabilizers- Upper body strength for carrying, reaching, and getting up- A complete 12-week program in three phases withfull exercise descriptions and safety guidelines- Nutrition for muscle and bone -- protein targets, Vitamin D, and hydration for older adults- Modifications for arthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension, and other common conditions- A maintenance plan for lifelong functional fitness Requires only a chair and resistance band.No gym required. Functional independence is built. Yours can be. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…