Combine Static And Dynamic Routines In Senior Balance Exercises

Functional Senior Balance Exercises

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com

    To advance steadiness for older individuals, practicing senior balance exercises is critically important. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Since falling and injuries from falls is a real and present danger for those in the aging population, performing step by step equilibrium exercises is essential to rehearse on a consistent basis. For those senior citizens who are just starting a stability program, the best place to start is with static holding routines such as standing on one foot and try to hold steady for twenty seconds. This particular equilibrium exercise is important for many reasons including building the speed and strength of balance reactions at the ankles. Additionally, the single leg standing routine is beneficial to develop strength in the lower leg muscles, such as the calf muscles, which are essential for good stability. Furthermore, standing stability exercises are important as a good foundation to build on for safe walking. As an example, during a normal walking pattern, an individual needs to have the ability to stand with adequate steadiness on one foot while the other foot swings through for the next step. Walking is an excellent example of a person's need to be able to stand steady on one foot while simultaneously moving the other foot in a dynamic sequence, which is one relevant combination of static and dynamic balance sequences.

Combine Senior Balance Exercises

   A great way to progress senior balance exercises is to combine static and dynamic features of an exercise. For example, to advance the single leg standing exercise, you can start with standing on one foot and holding steady in that position. You can progress that exercise by swinging the other foot through, mimicking a step movement, while still standing steady on one foot. Another way to challenge your balance and progress equilibrium routines is a common exercise we have our patients perform in the Physical Therapy clinic. This stability routine can be both fun and challenging. The patient starts by standing on one leg and  stepping over a series of cones set up in a line. The patient practices statically standing on one foot while using dynamic balance to step over the cones. You learn these stability principles and specific senior balance exercises in the exercise for balance dvd, which can be watched in the comfort and convenience of your own home.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To be able to combine static and dynamic stability routines for functional activities, begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The easy to follow Balance DVD is the perfect instructional tool to use at home or in a group setting. The professionally filmed DVD is filled with all the necessary balance 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 routines 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

Be safe with static and dynamic movements by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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