Stay Fracture Free With Senior Balance Exercises

Do Senior Balance Exercises For Safety

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

   Falling and incurring a fracture is a common problem faced by many older individuals, but performing senior balance exercises every day can help avoid falling and fractures. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Healthcare professionals have determined that about three quarters of falls that cause hip fractures in elderly people take place in patients' own homes - most commonly in the bedroom (35 percent), living room (23 percent) or bathroom (12 percent), according to a study presented at the EFORT Congress in London by researchers from Bangkok's Mahidol University. The research identified previous falls, cerebrovascular disease, poor vision and hearing, cognitive impairment and dependency on a caregiver as significant factors in causing fall-related hip fractures. "Wearing shoes is also a significant environmental factor in connection with falls that cause hip fractures in the elderly," reported the author of the study, Dr Panjapol Vitidvarodom. Additionally, common sense would dictate that there are a number of everyday precautions you can take to help you navigate safely, including the following:

• Make sure your medications aren't causing dizziness. Many seniors are over-medicated. Tell your primary doctor about every medication you are taking, especially if you are experiencing any light-headedness.

• Exercise to improve your balance. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, and don't sit for long periods of time. More daily movement equates to fewer falls, not more.

• Reduce or eliminate smoking and drinking alcohol. These are additional drugs you are putting into your body.

• Make sure your vision is the best it can be and that your eyeglass prescription is up-to-date. Visit an eye doctor at least yearly.

• Clear the way. Remove any impediments — throw rugs, small furniture, cords and cables — that are in your daily path.

• On icy days, stay indoors. It only takes a split-second to experience a life-changing accident. It's not worth the risk.

• Install grab bars in your bathroom, especially in the tub or shower.

  

Senior Balance Exercises For Stability

    Medical researchers and healthcare providers have established that one of the best ways to prevent falling is to perform specific senior balance exercises on a regular basis.  By rehearsing certain stability maneuvers like standing on one foot or walking in a tandem manner, aging individuals will enhance factors such as balance reactions and leg strength, which is essential for steadiness during all movement activities. You can learn these proper stability techniques and senior balance exercises in the Exercise For Balance DVD, which was developed by an experienced Physical Therapist.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To avoid falling and sustaining a fracture, begin the best balance exercises, with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Exercise For Balance DVD is a wonderful teaching tool to use at home or in a group setting. The Exercise For Balance DVD is stacked full with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like 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 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

 Don't wait to fall... start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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