Causes Of Abnormal Gait And Balance Exercises

Balance Exercises Help With Mobility

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

   As we age, our walking pattern can be altered by different factors, that are assisted by practicing specific balance exercises. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Medical researchers and healthcare professionals have found that as we age, we tend to adopt certain gait characteristics that contribute to poor posture, decreased balance and a greater tendency to fall, which can lead to serious injuries. As an example, older individuals often compensate for orthopedic or medical conditions by walking with shorter steps, slower gait patterns, a wide base of support with the feet and a forward bent posture. All these compensatory changes can lead to diminished mobility and falls. Additionally, medical researchers have found that there are common causes that lead to changes in the walking pattern of aging people. Abnormal gait may be caused by diseases in many different areas of the body.

General causes of abnormal gait may include but not be limited to:

• Arthritis of the leg or foot joints

• Conversion disorder (a psychological disorder)

• Foot problems (such as a callus, corn, ingrown toenail, wart, pain, skin sore, swelling, or spasms)

• Myositis

• Injections into muscles that causes soreness in the leg or buttocks

• Infection

• Injury

• Legs that are different lengths

• Fracture

• Shin splints

• Shoe problems

• Tendonitis

• Torsion of the testis

 Fortunately, rehearsing certain balance exercises can help with the common causes of imbalance due to alterations in gait.

Consistent Balance Exercises Help To Stabilize Gait

       Healthcare professionals such as physical therapists who specialize in treating orthopedic, dizziness and balance disorders recommend following a consistent routine of balance exercises to help enhance steadiness and improve walking patterns. For folks who suffer with knee or hip pain from arthritis or foot pain from bunions or plantar fasciitis, performing equilibrium routines help to maximize their balance abilities and minimize the negative changes in their gait pattern. One steadiness exercises that aims To help normalize the speed of a person's walking cadence,  involves standing on one foot and swinging the opposite foot forwards as if you were going to take a step. You can start this equilibrium routine by holding on to a counter or table to steady yourself. You can progress this exercises by not holding on to a stable object and also by increasing the speed at which you swing your opposite leg forward. You can learn specific balance exercises and practice them in the comfort of your own home by following the stability program laid out for you in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    If you feel unsteady, stiff or slow with walking, it is highly recommended that you begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The professionally filmed Balance DVD is an exceptional educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive DVD comes complete with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance overall fitness and to perform basic activities like cleaning house, 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 stability, steadiness techniques and balance routines from a 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

 

If you notice changes in the way you walk, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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