5 Myths About Falling And Senior Balance Exercises

How Senior Balance Exercises Reduce Falls

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

   More and more, healthcare providers have focused their attention on keeping older adults from falling through fall prevention awareness programs as well as through practicing senior balance exercises. See more information at   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Along the way, many common myths have been propagated. Here are five common misconceptions about falling:

1) Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, falls do not have to be a common experience for older individuals. In reality, most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk.

2) Many older individuals think, “Falling won’t happen to me.” But the truth is that 1 in 3 older adults—about 12 million—fall every year in the United States

3) Often aging individuals think that if they limit their activity they won't fall. For example, some people believe that the best way to prevent falls is to stay at home and be sedentary. Not true. Performing physical activities will actually help you stay independent, as your strength and range of motion benefit from remaining active. Social activities are also good for your overall health.

4) Older adults also often believe that if they stay home they will avoid falling. On the contrary, the truth is that over half of all falls take place at home. To reduce your risk of falling at home, follow these simple steps-inspect your home for fall risks. Fix simple but serious hazards such as clutter, throw rugs, and poor lighting. Make simple home modifications, such as adding grab bars in the bathroom, a second handrail on stairs, and non-slip paint on outdoor steps.

5) Senior citizens also tend to think that as they age muscle strength, flexibility and balance skills can't be regained. There is evidence that while we do lose muscle as we age, exercise can partially restore strength and flexibility. Additionally, practicing specific senior balance exercises can help develop increased stability. It’s never too late to start an exercise program. Even if you’ve been a “couch potato” your whole life, becoming active now will benefit you in many ways—including protection from falls.

Senior Balance Exercises For Every Day Fall Prevention

    For older adults, one of the best ways to prevent falls is by practicing senior balance exercises as part of a regular physical fitness program. If you want step by step instruction on which senior balance exercises to perform and how to rehearse them, join in the fun with a knowledgeable Physical Therapist who will take you through each stability exercise on the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    Bust myths about falling and get started on a course of the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The healthcare provider recommended Exercise For Balance DVD is a high quality instructional DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The easy to understand and simple to follow Exercise For Balance DVD includes  a step by step series of the latest balance and strength exercises necessary to optimize senior fitness and to carry out basic daily activities like shopping, doing laundry,  walking, standing, cleaning house, stair climbing or to advance to more difficult pursuits like skiing, dancing, playing golf and hiking. In the  comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve stability, how to apply steadiness techniques and how to safely execute balance routines from a  qualified balance specialist --- licensed Physical Therapist---who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 25 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

Increase your stability by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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