Senior Balance Exercises Following Compression Fractures

Senior Balance Exercises And Compression Fractures

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

Daily practice of senior balance exercises can be an important function of every day living for older adults who suffer with medical or orthopedic conditions. One such orthopedic problem that can occur especially with elderly women is sustaining a compression fracture in the spine. Since women experienced bone loss and osteoporosis as they age, compression fractures of the thoracic spine can be rather common. The typical region where compression fractures occur is the lower thoracic to upper lumbar area (T8-L3). Compression fractures can be a result of loss of trabecular bone due to a decrease in bone mineral content. Typically the individual sustains an anterior wedge shaped of the vertebrae. The person experiences sharp pain in the lower thoracic to upper lumbar region. The pain can increase with sitting and bending over for dressing activities like tying shoes. A secondary response includes muscle guarding at the fracture site. Additionally, after a compression fracture the individual typically changes their postural alignment to guard against back pain, which results in changing their balance point and producing imbalance with walking and standing. Consequently, after a compression fracture it is essential to focus on pain management as well as senior balance exercises to reduce the potential for a fall and further injury. Please see http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now

 Senior Balance Exercises For After A Compression Fracture

Senior balance exercises are an important component of aftercare following a compression fracture. Once the individual has begun to get back on their feet after a compression fracture, it is critical to learn how to align their center balance point in the base of support established by the feet and to learn how to control their body weight shifting in that base of support to improve balance abilities. Once weight shifting control is established, they can progress their equilibrium exercises to include standing with one foot in front of the other in a tandem stance position which will challenge balance reactions at the feet and ankles and translate into improved stability during walking activities. Senior balance exercises and stability strategies can be practiced in the convenience of one’s own home with the Exercise For Balance DVD, developed by an experienced physical therapist.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For anyone who has suffered with a compression fracture or any imbalance, please begin balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The comprehensive Balance DVD is the perfect instructional tool to use at home or in a group setting. The easy to understand DVD is filled with 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 Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines from a 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

After a fracture or injury start balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls. For more information see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health-information/