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What mobility aid is held with 1 hand and used for balance?
What is a cane
Are we most stable when our weight is balanced equally between feet or when standing on one leg?
What is weight balanced equally
When picking up an object, should you hold it close to your body or far away from your body?
What is close to your body
* Bonus movement points
Move the box from the table to the chair, using proper form = 100 points
What joint connects your thigh bone to your lower leg?
What is your knee
What should you do before starting any physical activity?
What is warm up
* Bonus movement points
March on the spot for 15 seconds = 100 points
What room in the house is the most common place for falls?
What is the bathroom
In good standing posture, should your ears be positioned in front of your shoulders or over your shoulders?
What is over your shoulders
Which part of your body should do most of the work when lifting a heavy object?
What is your legs
Which muscle helps bend your elbow?
What is the biceps
* Bonus movement points
Perform 10 bicep curls on both arms = 100 points
Feeling dizziness, sudden pain or shortness of breath during an activity is a cue to do what?
What is stop the activity
Name 1 piece of safety equipment that can help prevent slips and falls in the bathroom
What is.... Shower chair, grab bar, raised toilet seat
What does "base of support" refer to?
What is how wide your feet are positioned
* Bonus movement points
Stand with your feet together for 10 seconds = 100 points
How can you prepare your environment before lifting to reduce risk of injury?
What is ensure it is free of clutter and obstacles
When you roll your ankle, what structure is usually injured? Tendon or ligament?
What is Ligament
What tool can help a person stay steady when walking at home or outdoors?
What is a cane or walker
What is 1 reason to keep phones out of bed at night?
What is delaying sleep, disrupting sleep quality
Which body area plays the biggest role in keeping you upright and stable?
What is the core
Lifting while twisting and bending, puts strain on which part of your body?
What is your low back
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
What is 206
This gender is more than twice as likely to fracture a bone from a fall?
What are females
What is a daily habit that can manage stress?
What is .... meditation, grounding, stretching, quality sleep, short walks, doing something you enjoy, deep breathing or other
What sense helps your body know where it is in space?
What is proprioception
How should you carry a heavy grocery bag to reduce strain on your muscle and joints?
What is putting the groceries into two smaller bags of even weight and carrying one in each hand
Which system carries blood and oxygen to your muscles during activity?
What is circulatory or cardiovascular system
What are the signs someone is having a stroke?
FAST = 50 extra points for each letter
F - face drooping
A - arm weakness
S - speech difficulty
T - Time to call 911