Quinine And Balance Exercises

Balance Exercises For Ototoxicity Due To Quinine

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

    Rehearsing balance exercises can help those individuals who discover that they have symptoms of hearing loss or imbalance due to ototoxicity from quinine. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Healthcare professionals have found that ototoxicity and the resultant loss of hearing and balance can occur with certain drugs that cause ototoxicity ( defined as poisoning of the inner ear). There are a few specific drugs that can cause ototoxicity such as aspirin and quinine.  Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) and quinine are well known to cause temporary ototoxicity resulting in tinnitus. They may also reduce hearing, particularly when given at high doses. Quinine products can also temporarily reduce balance ability. Once aspirin or quinine is stopped, the ototoxicity generally disappears. Some quinine products include:

• chloroquine

• quinidine

• quinine (including Q-vel)

• tonic water

Note: if you are taking drugs on the advice of your physician, DO NOT STOP TAKING THEM just because you see them listed here! Speak with your doctor about your concerns to determine the best choice in your own unique situation.

     Scientific studies are required to confirm whether a drug is ototoxic. Unfortunately, such research often involves years of study. When assessing the safety of a drug prior to releasing it on the market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require testing of inner ear function or examination of the inner ear structures. This is one reason it is almost impossible to say with confidence how many and which drugs cause ototoxicity and how many or which people are affected by it. At any rate, if you experience symptoms of hearing loss or imbalance while on a medication, you can lessen the effects on your balance abilities by practicing balance exercises on a regular basis.

Balance Exercises Help With Instability

    For anyone effected by symptoms of hearing loss or imbalance, rehearsing balance exercises every day can help minimize symptoms of unsteadiness. You can start a balance exercise program with simple routines like standing on one foot and holding your body weight steady in your arch. You can advance your equilibrium routine by standing with your feet one directly in front of the other. In that tandem position, your ankles and feet will be wobbling madly, which develops strong and speedy balance reactions. You can practice these specific balance exercises in the convenience of your own home by following the direction of an experienced Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    If you suffer with symptoms of being off balance or dizziness, please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The step by step Balance DVD is a wonderful educational tool to use at home or in a group setting. The Exercise For Balance DVD is filled with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance overall fitness and to perform basic activities like cleaning house, walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like bike riding, tennis, dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, stability techniques and balance routines from a 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

   Get started with balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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