Senior Balance Exercises To Lower Stroke Risk

Senior Balance Exercises And Daily Walking Program

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

The regular practice of senior balance exercises can be a great first step towards a daily walking program that helps to reduce the risk of stroke in older men. Please see    http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now A study  reported in the American Heart Association Journal Stroke reported that older men who walked at least one to two hours each day compared to less than half an hour per day had a reduced risk of stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. People of all ages and backgrounds can have a stroke.

• Stroke kills almost 130,000 Americans each year—that’s 1 in every 19 deaths.

• On average, one American dies from stroke every 4 minutes.

• Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. One in four are recurrent strokes.

• Ischemic strokes happen when blood clots block the blood vessels to the brain. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic.

• Stroke costs the United States an estimated $38.6 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and missed days of work.

• Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

Thankfully, the new report by the American Heart Association Journal reminds us that partaking in a daily walking regime can reduce the risks of stroke for aging men. Practicing senior balance exercises to build a firm foundation of stability  is the first step towards embarking on a healthy walking program.

Senior Balance Exercises Build Steadiness For Walking

Before heading out for a wonderful walk outdoors, it is best to start by practicing senior balance exercises to establish strong balance reactions and improved steadiness with walking. A good beginning equilibrium routine is to stand near a counter or a table and place one foot directly behind the other foot so they are in a tandem position. with this narrow base of support, your feet and ankles will wobble wildly, which is a sign that your natural balance reactions are hard at work. they are preparing for when you first step off a curb or hit a crack in the side-walk. with strong and speedy balance reactions, you will be able to correct any rapid weight shifting that could occur in your body and be able to maintain an upright position. you can practice these specific senior balance exercises as well as stability training techniques as you follow along with the instruction given by an experienced physical therapist in the exercise for balance dvd.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    Before you head out the door to enjoy the fresh air and a revitalizing walk, please begin balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The easy to follow Balance DVD is designed for simple 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

To get started on a safe walking program, begin balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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