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Returning to Exercise After a Fall

         ‘Tis the season for sleet, freezing rain, and ice here in Northern Virginia. This means you may find yourself slip, sliding, and hitting the pavement. Weather related, or non-weather related, falling can have long lasting implications on our physical and mental health. Exercise that maintains muscle strength, bone density, and balance is key to recovering from a fall and preventing another fall from occurring. Once your doctor has given you the green light to exercise again, follow our 4 tips for returning to exercise.

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