There's an underlying myth that falls are an inevitable part of getting old. The surprising truth is our risk of a fall decreases with one thing - exercise.
Here are six simple exercises used by physiotherapists to keep muscles strong and keep us mobile and independent as we age.
Try out heel raises, toe raises, heel toe stand, one leg stand, heel toe walking, and sit to stand exercises.
The animation can also be downloaded from Vimeo so it’s ready to share on plasma screens too. This version of the animation has subtitles for use on screens with no sound. For more information on Older People’s Day visit csp.org.uk/getupandgo.