Balance Exercises And Ankle Stiffness

Balance Exercises Are Needed For Ankle Stiffness

Balance exercises are vital to perform as we get older. Balance exercises can help to reduce falls and help to improve balance abilities. There are several factors that influence our balance, including vision, inner ear function and ankle mobility. Most balance experts agree that ankle stiffness can lead to poor balance and increased falls. With good ankle mobility, an individual can adapt to uneven surfaces with coordinated and smooth movement at the ankles. Consequently, they can handle differing terrain without falling. On the other hand, at person who has stiff ankles is more apt to fall if they encounter a situation where their ankle needs to rock side to side to adapt to the ground and they are unable to. Now a research study has been completed to reinforce that conclusion.

Balance Exercises And Ankle Range Of Motion

Balance exercises and ankle mobility was studied by Mecagni C., Smith J.P., Roberts K.E. and O'Sullivan S.B. in Balance and ankle range of motion in community-dwelling women aged 64 to 87 years.

This study investigated the relationship between balance measures and ankle range of motion (ROM) in community-dwelling elderly women with no health problems. Conclusion and Discussion. Correlations exist between ankle ROM and balance in community-dwelling elderly women. In summary, the better the ankle mobility fo an individual the better their balance abilities are. One way to improve balance abilities and ankle range of motion is to practice balance exercises on a soft surface like foam, a couch cushion or round disc, as shown in the picture.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

Balance exercises and strength and ankle mobility exercises are shown in the Exercise For Balance DVD which you can watch and practice along with everyday. The Exercise For Balance DVD is the perfect Balance DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The Exercise For Balance DVD is loaded with the best balance exercises 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 exercises 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

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Start balance exercises to improve balance and ankle mobility with the Exercise For Balance DVD