Movement Disorders And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises Help with Difficulties Moving

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

   The first step towards getting older individuals moving again after an injury, surgery or stroke is to start with senior balance exercises and progress to full fitness programs. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now In particular, for those in the aging population who have suffered from a stroke fluid movemnents that have an underlying steadiness can be quite difficult. Many different types of hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders have been reported after ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke. Healthcare professionals have noted that post stroke movement disorders can present acutely or as a delayed sequel. They can be hyperkinetic (most commonly hemichorea-hemiballism) or hypokinetic (most commonly vascular parkinsonism). Most are caused by lesions in the basal ganglia or thalamus but can occur with strokes at many different locations in the motor circuit. Many are self limiting but treatment may be required for symptom control. To be specific, treatment programs should include senior balance exercises as well as gait training and strength training.

Senior Balance Exercises For Post Stroke Rehab

   Performing senior balance exercises and specific strength training regimes following a stroke is strongly recommended by medical providers including physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses and doctors. To help with stepping patterns after a stroke, you can stand holding on to a counter or table and begin by standing on one foot and swinging the other foot through as if you are taking a step. You can progress this stability exercise by letting go of the counter or table and still swinging one foot through. As you do this, you will develop strong balance reactions at your feet and ankles which are necessary for walking activities. additionally, you will become more proficient at shift your body weight and controlling your body weight as it transitions from one foot to the other foot. You can learn these walking patterns and other senior balance exercises by following the instruction of a knowledgeable Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For older individuals with balance problems following a stroke or other injury, please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The professionally filmed Exercise For Balance DVD is an excellent educational tool to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD comes complete with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like walking, grocery shopping,  standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like playing golf, dancing and hiking. In the comprehensive 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 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 safety after a stroke, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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