Senior Balance Exercise Program For The Home

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com/
Senior balance exercises are a vital component of the daily lives of individuals over the age of 60 years old to beat the odds of falling. Unfortunately, statistics remind us that one and three older adults fall every year. Medical researchers have identified that the most effective way to limit the risk and incidence of falling is to practice stability exercises on a daily basis. One of the most important aspects of a balance exercise program is repetition. Those older adults who perform equilibrium exercises consistently are able to build strong connections between their brain and body, which develops the necessary balance skills to reduce falling. Being able to balance is a very complex activity. Our balance systems take in sensory input from our eyes, inner ear vestibular system and sense of touch from the feet. The balance system in our brain then integrates all the incoming information and develops appropriate motor responses to send it back to the muscles throughout the body to contract in a coordinated fashion to both maintain upright posture and respond to ongoing challenges to our balance. Consequently, to develop strong balance abilities an individual must practice this stability exercises as a regular routine. Additionally, as my former teacher used to say, “practice does not make perfect but perfect practice makes perfect.” In other words, just trying to balance can lead to frustration and diminished motivation to continue with the stability exercises. On the other hand, when an individual understands the precise balance techniques that are to be used during a balance exercise program, then they are able to accomplish "perfect practice" which properly establishes the connection between the brain and the body to both enhance their balance abilities and strength and the mind-body connection. Please see http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now

Senior Balance Exercise Program

Senior balance exercises need to include specific balance techniques as well as stability exercises directed by a balance professional. In our Physical Therapy clinic, I begin by instructuring my patients on specific techniques of how to balance, using the sense of touch between their feet and the floor. Once the patient is able to demonstrate a proficient ability to employ this sensory feedback from their feet, then we are able to begin basic stability exercises. Additionally, equilibrium exercises are easy to progress at the person’s own pace to add combinations of static and dynamic routines as well as to change the base of support from firm footing to soft footing. Now, you can receive expert instruction at home from a balance therapist with the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

To Learn the best senior balance exercises for home, get the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Balance DVD is easy and convenient to use at home or in a group setting. The DVD is designed to teach you 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. In the new Exercise For Balance DVD, you will step by step how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines 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

For your personal safety, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.