Balance Exercises And Foot And Ankle Characteristics

Balance Exercises For Seniors And Foot And Ankle Positions

Balance exercises are critical senior exercises to improve balance problems and prevent frequent falling. For more information see, http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Researchers are finding that certain characteristics of foot and ankle properties relate to increases in falling for older individuals.

Balance Exercises And Ankle-Foot Properties

Balance exercises have been correlated with foot and ankle positions to determine the likelihood of falling and balance problems. Menz H.B., Morris M.E. and Lord S.R. in their study, Foot and ankle characteristics associated with impaired balance and functional ability in older people, researched the links between balance problems, foot-ankle positions and the need for balance exercises. Ageing is associated with changes to the structure and function of the foot and ankle, and there is preliminary evidence that foot problems impair balance and increase the risk of falls. To explore this in more detail, we conducted a study to determine the relative contribution of several foot and ankle characteristics to performance on a range of balance and functional tests. Methods. One hundred seventy-six people (56 men and 120 women, mean age 80.1 years residing in a retirement village underwent tests of foot and ankle characteristics (including foot posture, range of motion, strength, and deformity), sensorimotor function (including vision, sensation, strength, and reaction time), and balance and functional ability (including tests of standing balance, leaning balance, stepping, sit-to-stand, and walking speed). Conclusions. Foot and ankle characteristics, particularly ankle flexibility, plantar tactile sensation, and strength of toe plantarflexor muscles, are significant independent predictors of balance and functional ability in older people. Programs to improve the strength and flexibility of the foot and interventions to augment plantar sensation may be beneficial in improving mobility and reducing the risk of falls.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

Balance exercises are just one of the topics presented in the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Exercise For Balance DVD also includes mobility and strength exercises for the leg and foot to help overcome the functional changes that occur in the feet and ankles as one ages. The Exercise For Balance DVD is the perfect Balance DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The Exercise For Balance DVD is loaded with the best balance exercises and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance exercises from a balance trainer (licensed Physical Therapist) who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 20 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

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