Fall Prevention For Seniors: How Ballet Training Improves Balance | Ballet Science Podcast Ep. 1

Описание: Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast! I’m Caroline Simpkins, a former ballerina turned PhD researcher. In this first episode of our three-part series on ballet and fall prevention, we explore how ballet training can enhance balance, stability, and overall fall risk reduction for dancers and movers of all ages.

We’ll cover:
🎯 Why falls are a major concern, especially for older adults
🎯 How ballet strengthens balance, lower body muscles, and core stability
🎯 My personal research journey and inspiration behind studying ballet and falls

Over the next two episodes, we’ll dive into my pilot study with professional ballet dancers and my dissertation research on older adult ballet participants.

Watch Part 2 Now:    • Fall Prevention & Ballet: How Dancers Reco...  
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 🎙️ Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast
00:26 – 🩰 Introducing the Fall-Prevention Series
01:03 – 📘 What This 3-Part Series Covers
01:36 – 🎯 Why Ballet & Fall Prevention Matter
01:53 – ⚠️ Fall Risk in Older Adults
03:05 – 🩹 Injuries & Medical Impact of Falls
03:30 – 😟 Fear of Falling & Behavioral Changes
04:20 – 🏠 Loss of Independence: A Personal Story
05:26 – 🩰 Ballet Training & Balance Development
06:35 – 🔗 How Ballet Connects to Fall Prevention Science
07:20 – 💪 Strength, Power & Core Control in Ballet
08:20 – 🧪 How My Fall-Prevention Research Began
09:55 – 🧫 Discovering Slip-Simulation Technology
10:04 – 🌱 How Ballet Sparked My Research Question
10:08 – 🔍 Sneak Peek: Episode 2 (Slip Reactions Study)
10:37 – 🙏 Thank You for Listening (Call to Action)

Hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., the Ballet Science podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performances both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet, from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button, leave a review, and share it with your friends and dance community. You can also follow Ballet Science on social media and visit our website for additional information.

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