Spatial Orientation And Balance Exercises

Balance Exercises For Spatial Orientation

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

     Performing balance exercises as a regular part of your daily routine is essential for individuals who struggle with spatial orientation difficulties. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Spatial orientation  is the ability of a person to correctly determine his body position in space using senses such as vision, proprioception and touch. The sensory input for spatial orientation is processed in the balance centers of the brain. People with vestibular dysfunction, balance problems and symptoms of lightheadedness or vertigo often struggle with spatial disorientation. Additionally, aging individuals can have spatial disorientation, which can worsen with age. Some of the symptoms of having problems with spatial disorientation include:

-Imbalance, stumbling, difficulty walking straight or turning a corner

-Clumsiness or difficulty with coordination

-Difficulty maintaining straight posture; tendency to look downward to confirm the location of the ground

-Head may be held in a tilted position

-Tendency to touch or hold onto something when standing, or to touch or hold the head while seated

-Sensitivity to changes in walking surfaces or footwear

-Muscle and joint pain (due to struggling with balance)

-Difficulty finding stability in crowds or in large open spaces

      One key factor to assisting people who are struggling with spatial disorientation is to rehearse balance exercises on a consistent basis.

Balance Exercises For Spatial Disorientation

     One of the best ways to minimize struggles with spatial disorientation is to practice balance exercises on a daily basis. Part of the equilibrium routine that helps with spatial orientation is to focus on balance exercises that involve proprioception training. Proprioceptors in the body are specialized sensory receptors that tell the brain where we are in space and how we are moving. Some of the most important proprioreceptors for balance are found in the feet and ankles. Consequently, it is essential to focus on training those proprioreceptive cells. One such way to train Proprioception is to perform balance exercises on unstable surfaces like a balance board, wobble board, or BOSU at a gym or Physical Therapy clinic. Additionally, you can rehearse equilibrium routines on unstable surfaces at home by standing on thick carpet, or a couch cushion. You can learn specific balance exercises that advance proprioception abilities by following along with the instruction of a knowledgeable Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DvD. Additionally, you can rehearse visual exercises that enhance visual input that defines where we are in relation to the environment around us. Prioprioception training and vision training will help to minimize spatial disorientation.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those with spatial disorientation problems, please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The easy to follow Balance DVD is an exceptional instructional tool to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive DVD is filled with the best 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, stability 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

  For those with visual problems, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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