Senior Balance Exercises For Macular Degeneration

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

Since diminishing eyesight is part of a common experience for older adults, performing senior balance exercises on a regular basis is essential to maximize balance abilities and minimize the potential for falling. One of the common diagnoses that accompany decreased vision is macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is an eye disorder associated with aging, which gradually causes loss of clear central vision. For individuals with macular degeneration, the retina, which is located on the inside surface of the back of your eye, is effected. The macula, in the center of the retina, is responsible for your reading and fine vision. In age related macular degeneration, the macula begins to deteriorate, causing symptoms that can range from blurred central vision to a blind spot in the center of vision. Currently, healthcare providers recognize two types of macular degeneration:

·         Dry age-related macular degeneration. By far the more common type, dry macular degeneration occurs when the light-sensitive tissues in the macula thin and break down. This loss of tissue gradually causes blurry central vision. Dry macular degeneration occurs in stages — early, intermediate and advanced.

·         Wet age-related macular degeneration. In wet macular degeneration, abnormal blood vessels under the retina begin to grow, leaking blood or fluid, causing damage to the macula. Wet age related macular degeneration can cause rapid central vision loss. Wet macular degeneration almost always begins as dry macular degeneration.

With the decrease in central vision that occurs with macular degeneration, the older individual is more likely to have balance problems and a greater risk for falling and injuring themselves. Consequently, rehearsing senior balance exercises every day and help overcome the visual contributions that occur with macular degeneration. Please see    http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now

 Senior Balance Exercises For Macular Degeneration

As we age, rehearsing senior balance exercises is a daily event which is important to compensate for decreased visual abilities. Since vision is the primary sensory source for balance, practicing equilibrium exercises is critical for those individuals who have visual problems. The first stability exercise that should be mastered includes standing with feet shoulder width apart and concentrating on the sense of touch between the feet and the floor. This exercise allows the brain to focus on the sensory feedback from the feet, which helps to compensate for loss of accurate visual input. The next steadiness exercise can include standing with one foot in front of the other in a tandem stance. In this narrowing base of support, the balance reactions at the ankles are challenged and improved to improve in strength and speed of contractions. These senior balance exercises can be practiced on a daily basis by following along with an experienced physical therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those with visual problems, for your safety please begin balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Balance DVD is the perfect instructional tool to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive DVD is loaded 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 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 all with imbalance, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
For more information see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health-information/