As people get older, the fear of losing independence becomes critical. The greatest fear is loss of balance. The general idea that balance deficits are a part of aging is a horrible fallacy. What has to be understood is that strength plays a critical role in sustaining balance with weight-bearing activities. Being prodded to go from a cane to a walker to a wheelchair by a medical establishment incapable of recognizing the correlation between strength and balance is unnecessary and cruel.

Watch this video to understand how you can take control of your balance and prevent falls. Sustain function and maintain independence through the Yass method. For more information go to www.mitchellyass.com or email me at [email protected].