Predicting Falls And The Need For Senior Balance Exercises

Understanding Falls Encourages Senior Balance Exercises

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

Senior balance exercises are essential for older adults to complete on a daily basis, especially for those who are at risk for falling. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Medical researchers have determined that loss of stability accompanies a decline in the function of the basic components of the balance system-- the eyes, inner ear vestibular system and sensory feedback from the feet. For instance, for individuals who experience a decrease in vision from macular degeneration or a decrease in sensation from Diabetic neuropathy, they experience a much higher risk for falling and hurting themselves. Furthermore, medical researchers have recently been using data regarding falling to predict cognitive decline and possible early warning signals for Alzheimer’s disease. In a report published by Dr. Susan L. Stark, she found that  Seniors citizens – persons age 65 and older – who tend to fall more often than most may be showing early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Cognitively normal older adults with evidence of early brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease fell more often than did their peers without these brain changes. Additionally,  movement changes precede cognitive changes in people with very early signs of Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment. The investigators studied 125 volunteers age 65 and older to determine how often they fell over the course of one year. Participants also underwent brain imaging to detect the protein amyloid in the brain and a lumbar puncture to look for certain proteins in cerebrospinal fluid—biomarkers associated with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. After adjusting for differences in the ability to perform everyday activities, the researchers found that participants with biomarkers indicating greater risk for Alzheimer’s were more likely to fall, and to fall sooner, compared with those with less biomarker evidence.

Senior Balance Exercises Are Helpful For Older Adults

Those older individuals who practice senior balance exercises can help to limit the potential for falling. medical researchers have determined that folks who show signs of early cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease do have the ability to learn balance techniques for controlling their weight shifting. they also have the capacity to improve their balance abilities, which will assist in reducing the possibility of falling and fracturing a hip or wrist. equilibrium exercises can be initiated in a simple manner with a wide base of support and stable surface. stability exercises can be advanced to include narrow base of support routines and unstable surface exercises. you can follow along with a senior balance exercise program developed by a physical therapist in the exercise for balance dvd to progress your balance abilities at your own speed.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    ToStart off on the right foot by beginning  the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The professionally filmed Balance DVD is easy to follow and simple to use at home or in a group setting. The comprehensive DVD is filled with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines from a balance trainer (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

Don't wait for more time to pass you by. Start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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