Fall Statistics And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Fall Reduction

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

 Medical researchers are warning that falling continues to be a major even for aging individuals and performing certain senior balance exercises can help to minimize the risk of falling. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now According to a new report, falling continues to be a major problem and a leading cause of injury among elders.

•    Up to 35% of people aged 65 years and over fall each year (many suffer multiple falls).
•    Falls are responsible for up to 15% of all emergency room visits (sprains, dislocations, broken bones, head injuries, etc.).
•    Falls are a leading cause of hospital admissions in the 70+ age group (exceeding that of stroke, disease and dementia).
•    About 6 out of 10 falls take place in the home.

These are disturbing statistics. But what’s notable is that the majority of falls continue to occur at home. By taking a few preventive measures, such as improving lighting, installing bathroom grab bars, moving items to make them easier to reach, clearing floor and stairway clutter, etc., you’d think that many of these falls could be prevented. Such environmental modifications appear on literally hundreds of ‘home safety’ websites on the internet and make a lot of common sense. Healthcare professionals have been investigating why falls continue to occur for elderly individuals. One fact is clear that falls are due to a combination of internal (poor vision, memory, balance, muscle strength, etc.), external (environmental hazards, drug side effects, etc.), and situational (hurrying, not paying attention, living alone, etc.) factors. Additionally, falling can be reduced by practicing specific senior balance exercises as part of a fitness program.

Senior Balance Exercises To Stay Upright

   Medical workers recommend that older folks participate in senior balance exercises to reduce the possibility of falling at home. As an example, you can rehearse the equilibrium routine that involves standing with one foot directly behind the other foot along a line. This tandem stance position involves a narrow base of support and challenges balance skills, thereby enhancing overall stability. You can learn how to perform tandem stance routines and other senior balance exercises by following along with the instruction from a qualified Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

     For optimal fall prevention, get started on a course of the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The healthcare provider recommended Exercise For Balance DVD is a high quality instructional DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The easy to understand and simple to follow Exercise For Balance DVD includes  a step by step series of the latest balance and strength exercises necessary to optimize senior fitness and to carry out basic daily activities like shopping, doing laundry,  walking, standing, cleaning house, stair climbing or to advance to more difficult pursuits like skiing, dancing, playing golf and hiking. In the  comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve stability, how to apply steadiness techniques and how to safely execute 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

Prevent falls by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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