Rheumatoid Arthritis And Balance Exercises

Balance Exercises Can Help Many Conditions

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

    Many physical conditions and diseases and their secondary complications can be helped by practicing balance exercises on a regular basis.  Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Rheumatoid Arthritis is an example of an ailment which can result in imbalance, lower leg weakness and joint stiffness, which can lead to a fall and further injury. To be more specific, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself, causing chronic joint inflammation. While it primarily affects joints, it can also cause inflammation of organs as the disease progresses. People with Rheumatoid Arthritis may experience an increase in symptoms –called flares – that can last for days or weeks. They may also have periods of remission where they have few or no symptoms. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but medications can slow the progression of the disease and ease symptoms. Additionally, the joint inflammation, pain and stiffness experienced by people with Rheumatoid Arthritis can lead to balance problems and a higher risk for falling. As a result, it is imperative for individuals who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis to perform steadiness exercises every day to improve balance and limit the potential of a fall.

Balance Exercises Assist Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis

     since one of the secondary symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis  is decreased stability with walking and standing activities like cooking and dressing, rehearsing balance exercises as part of a regular routine is essential. A simple equilibrium exercise to start with can be standing on one foot. This single leg standing routine should be performed near a stable object like a counter or table, if you need to briefly hang on to re-set your balance point. The single leg standing exercise should be performed in sets of three and held for twenty seconds during each repetition. After three repetitions on one foot, you can switch to practicing three repetitions on the other foot. Over time, this steadiness exercise will help to strengthening and speed up the balance reactions in your feet and ankles, which will translate into better balance. You can learn how to perform the single standing exercise and other balance exercises by following along with the instruction of an experienced Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis , please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The easy to follow  Exercise For Balance DVD is a wonderful educational tool to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD is filled with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance overall fitness and to perform basic activities like walking along a narrow aisle,  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, stability 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

Those diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis should start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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