Dynamic Remodelling And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Those With Osteoarthritis

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

    As we age, Osteoarthritis is a very common condition, which can effect movement abilities and performing senior balance exercises can be beneficial for those with Osteoarthritis. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis worldwide and rapidly increasing with ageing populations. It is a major source of pain, disability and immobility for individuals and economic burden for health economies. Modern imaging, in particular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), has helped us to understand that Osteoarthritis is a dynamic remodelling process involving all the structures within the joint. Inflammation is common in Osteoarthritis, with a high prevalence of synovitis seen on imaging, and this has been associated with joint pain. MRI detected changes within the subchondral bone are also common and associated with pain and structural progression. Joint pain and stiffness, reduced participation in valued activities and poor quality of life, and decreased balance are common for individuals with Osteoarthritis. Additionally,  the burden on health economics has previously been estimated at 0.5–1% of gross domestic product. Furthermore, osteoarthritic changes in the knee, hip and spine joints can lead to gait disturbances that result in imbalance and a greater risk for falling. Consequently, older adults who suffer with Osteoarthritis are encouraged to rehearse senior balance exercises on a regular basis to maximize steadiness and limit the possibility of a fall.

Daily Senior Balance Exercises Improve Stability

      Medical professionals have determined that performing senior balance exercises every day enhance steadiness and reduce the frequency of falling for older individuals. To compensate for the gait disturbances created by joint pain and stiffness due to Osteoarthritis, those in the aging population are encouraged to rehearse equilibrium routines every day. One such stability exercise involves standing with one foot directly in front of the other foot in a tandem stance position. In this position, you will experience substantial wobbling at your feet and ankles, which is your natural balance reactions hard at work keeping you upright. By developing strong balance reactions in your lower legs, you will be able to greatly increase your balance abilities. You can practice this tandem stance exercise and other senior balance exercises by following the instruction of an experienced Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those with Osteoarthritis, please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Exercise For Balance DVD is an exceptional educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The professionally filmed Exercise For Balance DVD comes filled with with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like grocery shopping,  walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing, playing golf and hiking. In the easy to follow Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, specific stability techniques and balance routines from a knowledgeable balance instructor --- 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

  Don't risk a fall. Instead, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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