Let’s meet our Balance Specialist
Dr. Marius Dettmer is a scientist, lecturer, fitness advisor, and expert in the fields of Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, and Healthy Aging.
He holds a PhD from the University of Houston and has authored numerous medical book chapters, college textbook chapters, and peer-reviewed scientific articles in German and English language. Marius is the creator of the novel preventative exercise program "Boost Your Balance", which aims to improve older adults' quality of life by enhancing balance and preventing falls.
He has had a lifelong fascination with how the brain controls muscles to create movement using sensory information. For over 15 years, Marius has supported and conducted research projects studying the effects of aging, disease, and even spaceflight on movement and balance in humans. His main interests are falls in healthy adults and patients, and how structured exercise programs can lead to decreased risk of falls in such populations.
"Innovative, inspiring and easy to use!"
"Boost your Balance is a very well structured guide on improving fitness and balance especially aimed at seniors, however all age groups can benefit from this book."
"This book was recommended to my father by his physician after a recent surgery that left him with debilitating issues associated with walking and properly maintaining his balancing. And I really am grateful for how much it has helped my dad!"
Very informative book. Easy to comprehend and broken into bite-sized chapters."
"Throughout the book, one senses the expert opinion, which is an important contribution to the current literature on physical exercise."
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