Brugada Syndrome And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Heart Patients

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

    One malady that can effect the activity level of older adults is Brugada Syndrome, with which practicing  senior balance exercises as part of a gentle fitness program can be helpful. Please see    http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Brugada Syndrome  is a disorder that causes an irregular heartbeat. A mutation in the SCN5A gene causes the genetic form of this condition. When this mutation occurs, it may cause an abnormality called a ventricular arrhythmia. This is a type of irregular heartbeat. When this happens, the lower chambers of your heart, or ventricles, beat irregularly and prevent blood from circulating properly in your body. The consequences can be dangerous and may result in death during sleep or rest. The disease has been known as sudden, unexplained nocturnal death syndrome because people with it often die in their sleep. People who seem to be at greatest risk for the disorder are those of Asian descent, particularly Japanese and Southeast Asian ancestry. It occurs eight to 10 times more frequently in men than in women. Researchers speculate that the male hormone testosterone may contribute to the difference in incidence between genders. Sometimes,  Brugada Syndrome can be acquired. When the cause isn’t genetic, Brugada Syndrome may be related to medications for arrhythmia, high blood pressure, or mental illness (such as depression). High and low blood potassium levels, and high blood calcium levels, are also linked to acquired Brugada Syndrome. Furthermore, with an irregular heart beat, some people seem to adopt a more sedentary lifestyle, which can lead to generalized weakness, decreased mobility and balance problems. As a result, medical professionals like doctors, nurses and physical therapists recommend a course of basic senior balance exercises to develop and maintain adequate balance for all movement activities.

Senior Balance Exercises For Those With Brugada Syndrome

    People with Brugada Syndrome can stay safe and active by performing senior balance exercises on a daily basis. One of the first steps to build appropriate stability involves a simple equilibrium routine like standing on one foot for twenty seconds, three repetitions on each foot. This single stance steadiness exercises challenges the balance reactions at your feet and ankles, causing them to get stronger and faster. With strong balance reactions, you will be able to move safely throughout your home, outside your home and during a gentle fitness program like walking. You can learn this single leg standing exercise and a series of senior balance exercises by following along with the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those with  Brugada Syndrome, please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The easy to follow Exercise For Balance DVD is an exceptional educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The professionally filmed 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, cleaning house, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like playing bocce ball, dancing and hiking. In the comprehensive 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

   Be safe at home by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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