Postural Dysfunction And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises Better Alignment

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

    Minding our posture is a life long undertaking that has a huge impact on our mobility and can be helped by following certain  senior balance exercises. Please see     http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now The definition of normal posture as described by the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice is "the alignment and positioning of the body in relation to gravity, center of mass, and base of support." Additionally, the Posture Committee of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons also defines posture as "that state of muscular and skeletal balance which protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or progressive deformity, irrespective of the attitude in which these structures are working or resting. Under such conditions, muscles function most efficiently and optimum positions are afforded for thoracic and abdominal organs." This group of orthopedic surgeons also defines poor posture as "a faulty relationship of the various parts of the body which produces increased strain on the supporting structures and in which there is less efficient balance of the body over it's base of support." By looking at the definitions of optimal and poor posture, we can see that posture effects many aspects of our lives including muscle function, organ function, injury to the musculoskeletal system and balance abilities. Since posture is so important and a significant component of our daily lives, it is essential to practice good postural alignment by starting with senior balance exercises on a daily basis.

Senior Balance Exercises For Improved Posture

       Now is the time to get a jump start on practicing good postural alignment and senior balance exercises every day. You can combine effective equilibrium routines with postural training to maximize your fitness efforts. As an example, you can start by aligning your posture in a nice upright position with your head back over your spine, shoulders slightly retracted and pelvis in a neutral position. With this alignment, you can concentrate on maintaining a plumb line through the center of your body into a focal point in the middle of the base of support defined by your feet in standing. For a step by step program on senior balance exercises and postural alignment strategies, follow along with a knowledgeable Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To begin postural alignment training as well as the best balance exercises, get the Exercise For Balance DVD. The step by step Exercise For Balance DVD is the ultimate educational DVD 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 develop senior fitness and to perform basic activities like navigating in a restaurant, walking, standing, grocery shopping, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like playing bocce ball, playing golf, dancing and hiking. In the up to date 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 25 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

 Stand straight and start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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