Better Balance: Easy Exercises to Improve Stability and

Better Balance: Easy Exercises to Improve Stability and Prevent Falls (Harvard Medical School Special Health Report Book 6)

Poor balance, a persistent problem for millions of Americans, triggers many falls. In young, healthy adults, balance is largely an automatic reflex. However, gradual changes linked to growing olderâ€”such as weak or inflexible muscles, slower reflexes, and worsening eyesightâ€”affect the sense of balance. Certain health problemsâ€”such as inner ear disorders, neuropathy, and heart rhythm disturbancesâ€”may upset balance, too. So can alcohol and many medications. Perhaps it's not surprising that every year, at least one out of three people over age 65 falls. Shaky balance can spur a downward spiral. Often, people begin moving around less during the day, voluntarily cutting back activities. Confidence dips, muscles essential to balance grow weaker still, and unsteadiness rises in response. So does fear of fallingâ€”and falls. But there are ways to improve balance. Better Balance, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, shows you how.
To create this report, two physicians with expertise in balance and aging joined forces with two master trainers to develop safe, effective balance exercises that can help stop this cycle. With practice, almost anyone can achieve better balance. Strong legs and flexible ankles help prevent falls and allow you to catch yourself if you do trip. What's more, the full blend of recommended activities can help you build better awareness of your body and surroundings, boost your confidence, and tune up your heart and lungs to keep you healthy and independent.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781614010791
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct	0
Label	Harvard Health Publications
Manufacturer	Harvard Health Publications
NumberOfPages	114
PublicationDate	2014-05-08
Publisher	Harvard Health Publications
ReleaseDate	2014-05-08
Studio	Harvard Health Publications

Better Balance: Easy Exercises to Improve Stability and Prevent Falls (Harvard Medical School Special Health Report Book 6)

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