The Type of Balance Training Most Seniors Are Missing: Reactive Training @balancebuilderz

The Type of Balance Training Most Seniors Are Missing: Reactive Training @balancebuilderz

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Multiple studies have shown that reactive balance training is one of the best ways to quickly improve balance and fall resistance. The 5 best exercises for balance based on the latest research.

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By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience.
Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in
the community: an abridged Cochrane
systematic review bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

The Type of Balance Training Most Seniors Are Missing: Reactive Training

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$Exercises I do with my senior clients for balance and stability #physicaltherapy #seniorfitness Balance challenging activities for seniors to improve stability and maintain balance By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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The Type of Balance Training Most Seniors Are Missing: Reactive Training