Targeted Interventions Of Senior Balance Exercises

Begin Specific Senior Balance Exercises

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

    An optimal way to establish a program of senior balance exercises  for older individuals involves determining targeted interventions to improve specific aspects of balance abilities in accordance with each person's deficits. Please see http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Since balance problems are usually multifactorial, it is essential to perform certain evaluations to determine which imbalance issue the individual demonstrates. One such evaluation technique that is employed by healthcare professionals like Physical Therapists is the Berg Balance Test. With information from this test and others, a specific program of senior balance exercises can be developed. A multifactorial evaluation followed by targeted interventions for identified contributing factors can reduce falls by 30 to 40 percent and is the most effective strategy for falls prevention. Because most gait and balance disorders in older persons are multifactorial in origin, they usually require several modes of treatment to restore, maintain, or improve functional capacity. In most cases, it is unlikely that gait disorders are reversible; however, modest improvements in gait and balance may be achievable, and interventions may impact important functional outcomes, such as reduction in rates of falls, fear of falling, weight-bearing pain, and overall limitations in mobility. Many gait disorders are caused by chronic medical conditions that may be alleviated to some extent through targeted medical or surgical interventions. Gait disorders secondary to conditions such as arthritis, orthostatic hypotension, Parkinson disease, vitamin B₁₂ deficiency, hypothyroidism, heart rate or rhythm abnormalities, or depression may respond to medical therapies. Additionally, many gait and balance disorders can be improved with targeted interventions of a daily practice of senior balance exercises and certain leg strengthening exercises.

Targeted Senior Balance Exercises

   Identifying which senior balance exercises should be performed is the first step towards building a comprehensive rehabilitation program.  As an example, if an aging individual has a problem with getting up from a chair and falling forwards, then the first step is to learn to center and control their body weight. This principle can be rehearsed by transitioning from sitting to standing and then centering their body weight in the middle of their feet before ever taking a step forwards. By practicing this balance technique at least three times in a row, three times a day, the person will begin to establish strong connections between their feet and the balance center in their brain. Consequently, they will enhance their overall stability, which reduces the risk and incidence of falling. This steadiness technique and other senior balance exercises can be performed on a regular basis by following along with the exercise For Balance DVD.

 

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To get started on targeted interventions and  the best balance exercises, get the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Exercise For Balance DVD is a wonderful step by step educational tool to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive 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 cleaning the 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 balance, steadiness 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

 Enhance your quality of life by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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