Lifestyle Risk Factors And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises Assist With Reducing Falls

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

  As the population ages, we are seeing an ever increasing number of older individuals experiencing falls and injuries related to falls that can be reduced by simply practicing certain senior balance exercises  as part of a daily routine. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Healthcare professionals and medical researchers have determined that there are a multiple number of factors that can lead to falls for those in the aging population. Furthermore, fall-related injuries among older people is a significant public health issue. Medical researchers agree that  people who fell were more likely to be  in the age range from sixty to eighty-five years old years.  Additionally, those older individuals were more likely to have cataracts, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue disorders, major diseases of the circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems, use four or more medications, use a mobility aid and be overweight than non-fallers. Individuals aged 85+ years and those who experienced circulatory diseases, used four or more medications and used mobility aids were more likely to experience multiple falls. On another note, older individuals often adopt behaviors that lead to falling such as having throw rugs on the floor in their homes, failing to use a nightlight when getting up and walking in the house at night, wearing unsupportive shoes like slippers, and having inadequate visual aids like up to date prescriptions in their glasses. These lifestyle risk factors can also increase the likelihood of a fall for older people. One component that helps to limit the possibility of a fall involves performing senior balance exercises on a daily basis.

Try Senior Balance Exercises To Limit Falls

    Older adults who consistently  perform senior balance exercises Have been seen to reduce their incidence and frequency of falling. Equilibrium routines can start with standing on one foot near a counter, table or other stable object. While standing on one foot, you will notice extensive movement at your foot and ankle. That movement is your natural balance reactions at work. By rehearsing steadiness routines like standing on one foot for twenty seconds for three repetitions, you will establish strong leg muscles, fast balance reactions and improved balance for all movement activities. Rehearsing senior balance exercises has been made easy and convenient by following the instruction of an experienced Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To learn what lifestyle risk factors to avoid and how to perform the best balance exercises, get the Exercise For Balance DVD. The easy to follow Exercise For Balance DVD is an excellent educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD comes filled with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like cleaning house, walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like playing golf, dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, steadiness techniques and balance routines from a balance instructor ---licensed Physical Therapist--- who has helped people with with balance and dizziness disorders for over 25 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

   Limit falls by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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