Physical Therapist's Guide To Balance Exercises & Falls

Balance Exercises & Falls From A PT's Perspective

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com Balance exercises are an essential part of every exercise program for people after back, hip, knee, or ankle surgery, for people with orthopedic or neurological problems or for people over the age of 60 years old to minimize their balance declines. Please see     http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Physical Therapists are most concerned about falls for the folks in the categories mentioned above. Statistics reveal that one in three seniors fall every year, resulting in serious injuries like a hip or wrist fracture. In Physical Therapy, we assess all of our patients regarding their balance abilities. For those patients with balance deficits, we are able to tailor a balance exercise program to meet their needs.

Benefits Of Balance Exercises

Balance exercises are a foundational component of Physical Therapy sessions. Stability exercises can establish good balance , allowing the individual to progress with other exercises. Additionally, equilibrium exercises can be added to other strengthening or flexibility routines to maximize a person's exercise program. In Physical Therapy, we are able to:

• Assess your risk of falling
• Help you safety proof your home to prevent falls
• Educate you about the medical risk factors linked to falling
• Designing individualized exercises and balance training for your specific needs
• Work with other health care professionals and community services to develop programs for people to reduce their risk of falling

  For those folks who can not travel to a Physical Therapy clinic or who can not afford to pay a copay with each visit, now you can receive your own balance training at home with an expert Physical Therapist through the Exercise For Balance DVD.  

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To Learn the best balance exercises in the convenience of your own home, get the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Balance DVD allows you to progress at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. The DVD contains expert instruction on 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 if you are so able. In the Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines from an experienced 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

Have your own PT sessions at home with the balance exercises in the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve you balance and prevent falls.  

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