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At Science of Falling, my mission is to educate and empower people on all things balance and falling. Along the way, I’ve discovered products that align with my values as a Physical Therapist and offer genuine benefits to you, the reader. These products are ones I believe in and personally use, which is why I’ve partnered with their creators.
Some partnerships include exclusive discount codes I can share with you, while others simply reflect my endorsement of their quality. Either way, every product listed below comes highly recommended by me—follow the links to explore them!
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Disclaimer: While I stand by these products and my positive experiences with them, your results may vary. For any concerns or issues, please contact the sellers directly.
General Info: Elevate your fitness game with PowerBlock, the pioneers of innovative adjustable dumbbells that revolutionize how you train. Designed to save space without sacrificing performance, PowerBlock dumbbells are the perfect addition to any home gym. Whether you're lifting to build strength, tone your body, or maximize your workout efficiency, PowerBlock has you covered.
My Opinion: I LOVE POWERBLOCK! Seriously I do. I’ve been using their equipment for quite a long time in my mini home gym. I have their 90lb adjustable dumbbells that cover almost all my strength needs. These dumbbells can be made light enough for rehab, or heavy enough to build real strength. Not only that, with their products you can build an entire home gym that takes up less than five square feet. If you want to build strength and resilience for better balance, superior aging, and living your best life invest in PowerBlock products. They last long and will do dang near everything you need. I can’t recommend this company enough!
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General Info: Based out of Petaluma, CA Earth Runners are the ultimate barefoot sandal. A specially designed lacing system allows a snug fit while allowing the toes to splay naturally. Vibram soles are used for long lasting use and amazing grip for all terrains. These sandals can keep up with you during your daily activities, or a full on marathon. I’m not kidding, people actually run marathons in these. When was the last time you did that in flip-flops? Plus, they have a unique copper design for the added benefit of Earthing via the shoes if you are into that sort of thing (personally I am not, but there is research to support Earthing so who knows. I am a fan of straight up barefoot on the ground though!)
My Opinion: I actually really use to hate sandals of any kind until I got these. I’ve been rocking the Elemental Adventure Sandals in black with the Performance laces. Initially, it was hard to break in the laces, and get my toes use to the strap. After a week or so I was all good. Now I’ve done quite a few runs in these, and even a bit of parkour and rail balancing in them. They get a solid two thumbs up from me.
No discount code at this time for Vive Health Products.
General Info: Your one-stop shop for premium health and wellness products designed to empower your journey to better living! Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to enhance your daily mobility and comfort, Vive Health has you covered.
From high-quality mobility aids like walkers and canes to orthopedic supports and pain-relief tools, every product is crafted with care and precision to meet your needs. With a focus on affordability and innovation, Vive Health ensures you get exceptional value without compromising on quality.
My opinion: I’ve been in the health care game for quite a few years now and always appreciate when I can get quality products for my patients. Often when ordering through insurance I don’t really get to choose where a cane or walker comes from. On the other hand, Amazon may offer the best deals, but the quality (and safety) of the products may not always be up to par. Vive Health has helped me find a happy medium between convenience for my patients, and good quality products for the highest safety level. I definitely recommend checking Vive Health out before buying products anywhere else!
Highly recommend these shoes as they are in my rotation for everyday shoes for work and the gym! Unfortunately, Lems does not provide a discount at this time.
General Info: Based out of Boulder, CO Lems are designed to mirror the natural shape of the human foot. Unlike traditional footwear products that squeeze the toes together, the toe area in Lems allows for maximum room, giving the toes ultimate freedom to wiggle and spread. All of Lems shoes also provide minimal heel drop with many zero drop options available to facilitate healthy posture and comfort all day long.
My Opinion: Lems come in all different styles for all of life’s journeys including the gym, the mountain, and the office. Currently I’ve been wearing the Primal 2s in black. I wear these shoes both for my 10 hour work shifts and exercise. I use to wear Reeboks a lot but my toes got squished so bad by the end of my day that I would commute home barefoot. Since wearing the Primal 2s I haven’t had this issue, and I actually have far less calluses in between my toes. Fair warning though, if you aren’t use to minimalist shoes your muscles are in for one heck of a workout!
General Info: The ultimate footwear for natural comfort, performance, and connection. Designed to let your feet do what they’re meant to—move!—Xero Shoes combine minimalist design with maximum durability and style.
From lightweight running shoes and hiking boots to casual sandals and everyday footwear, Xero Shoes offers a versatile collection for every adventure. Built with a "barefoot feel" and crafted for healthy foot development, their footwear promotes better posture, balance, and natural movement.
My Opinion: Over the years I have tried quite a few different types of barefoot shoes and Xero has been one of the tops in terms of comfort. Honestly, I use to think Xeros were one of the uglier barefoot style shoes, but in the last few years the styles have caught up with the times. Now Xero offers amazing looking shoes, with styles that are good for any adventure or upscale event. Xero is definitely one of my highest recommended brands of footwear!