Vertebral Fractures And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Vertebral Fragility

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

  Vertebral fractures are common among older adults, requiring an emphasis on reducing falls and further injury through performing  senior balance exercises . Please see    http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now The World Health Organization recognizes osteoporosis as a common disease among older individuals that is characterized by a reduction in bone mass and a greater incidence of vertebral fractures. Osteoporosis related fractures have a significant influence on posture, pain level, independence, quality of life and mobility. Those with spinal fragility most often experience anterior vertebral fractures. These fractures commonly lead to hyperkyphosis ("hump back"), pain, height loss, loss of mobility and imbalance. Furthermore, risk of injury is increased in those people who also experience degenerative disc disease.  Osteoporosis has been noted in older adults who have certain contributing factors including;

-Advanced Age

-Low body weight and height

-History of previous fractures

-Parent with osteoporosis

-Current smoking

-History of steroid use

-Rheumatoid Arthritis

-Sedentary lifestyle and lack of bone stimulating exercise

-Risk of falls

   As a result, it is essential for aging individuals who are diagnosed with osteoporosis to rehearse senior balance exercises every day to improve their stability and limit the possibility of a fall, which would increase the risk of a vertebral fracture.

Senior Balance Exercises For Vertebral Fractures

   To minimize the risk of falling and incurring a vertebral fracture, aging individuals are encouraged to perform senior balance exercises on a regular basis. Practicing equilibrium routines like standing on one foot or walking along a line in a heel to toe manner can establish strong and fast balance reactions, which will help keep you upright in various movement situations. You can learn proper steadiness strategies and specific senior balance exercises by following along with the Exercise For Balance DVD, developed by a qualified Physical Therapist.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    Those who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or who experience vertebral fragility are encouraged to initiate a program of the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The healthcare professional recommended Exercise For Balance DVD is an excellent educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The easy to understand and to follow Exercise For Balance DVD includes  a step by step series of up to date balance and strength exercises necessary to optimize senior fitness and to perform basic daily activities like shopping, doing laundry,  walking, standing, cleaning house, stair climbing or to advance to more difficult activities like skiing, dancing, bocce ball and hiking. In the  comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve stability, steadiness techniques and balance routines from a  qualified balance specialist --- 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

 Avoid falls by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
For more information see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health-information/