Foot Problems And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Those with Foot Issues

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

  When the foot hits the ground the body follows for all kinds of activities including walking, jogging, standing, dancing, which can be made more stable through practicing senior balance exercises first. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now As a result, taking care of our feet should be a high priority, especially in our later years. Years of wear and tear can be hard on our feet. Years of being on our feet in high heels or stiff work boots can take its toll.  So can disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit. Foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve or circulatory disorders. Practically speaking, practice good foot care. Take a look at your feet often; use a mirror to look at the bottoms of you feet. Look for cuts, blisters, and ingrown toenails. Ask a member of your family for help if you need it. If you have diabetes, be sure to check your feet every day. Remember to put your feet up when you are sitting down. This helps the circulation in your feet. Circulation can also be aided by stretching, walking, or having a gentle foot massage. A warm foot bath is also helpful. Make sure your feet are dry before you put on your shoes. Wear shoes when you're outside. If you are sitting for a long time, stand up and move around every now and then. If you cross your legs, reverse or uncross them often. Furthermore, when you are inside at home, don't wear loose slippers that do not provide stability. Wearing slippers are often the reason older adults fall in their homes. Another step you can take is to rehearse certain senior balance exercises to maximize your steadiness skills and reduce the risk of falling that could create an injury, decreasing your overall quality of life.

Senior Balance Exercises And Stability Techniques

  Practicing senior balance exercises and specific steadiness techniques on a daily basis can help keep you mobile in later years. The balance system in the brain relies heavily on the sensory feedback from the feet. As a result, concentrating on the sense of touch between your feet and the floor is a key strategy to help enhance your overall steadiness. You can learn how to implement this stability principle as well as learn which senior balance exercises to perform by following along with the direction of a knowledgeable Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    Take good care of your feet and 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

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