Physiotherapists share expert-backed exercises to improve balance, strengthen key muscles and reduce fall risk. Learn safe, effective ways to prevent falls and injuries.
Because keeping yourself steady is more important than you think.
In The Physio Fix, a physiotherapist from the Singapore General Hospital shares practical exercises to improve mobility, and ease aches and pains.
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