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Many of the falls we have during bad weather are partly due to poor co-ordination and balance, according to an expert on posture and balance.

“Most people unconsciously tense their muscles for fear of falling and pull their heads backwards which makes them lose their stability,” says Alexander Technique teacher and trainer Richard Brennan who has been teaching people how to walk on ice.