Balance & Mobility

BALANCE & MOBILITY

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Regular balance training can help reduce the risk and fear of falling by improving strength, flexibility, concentration, awareness, and movement patterns. There are many factors that may contribute to a gradual or abrupt decrease in the diversity of movement in a person’s life. A sedentary lifestyle resulting in loss of strength, especially in the hips and legs, is the most common reason for impaired balance. The solution is to understand the primary factors that can lead to balance impairment and include activities and strategies in our lifestyles that help to sustain healthy balance and lower the risk of falling.

Balance impairment often develops slowly. Consequently, we may miss the early signs such as difficulty rising from a chair, shortening of steps, or frequent tripping. A dramatic event such as a bad fall may reveal the problem.

If you think you might have a balance problem, that is reason enough to consider seeking help – the sooner the better. If you are not sure, take a look at the article:

Signs of Impaired Balance

Balance training will gradually increase the level of physical activity and reduce the risk of falling. This can result in a significant improvement in quality of life!

My classes are based on the FallProof Balance & Mobility Program, a scientifically designed and tested program that addresses risk factors for falls and helps to reduce the fear of falling. It was developed through California State University, Fullerton. The FallProof balance training method involves informative lecture, testing for balance impairment, and exercises for rehabilitation. Students work at their own level and are assessed periodically to measure progress.

Three Steps for Better Balance Now :

PRACTICE AWARENESS.
- Be conscious of your surroundings and behavior (such as rushing).
WIDEN YOUR STANCE.
- Stand and walk with your feet further apart (about hip width).
SLOW DOWN!
- Give your brain more time to process information.