Simply moving through the day gets harder with age, after surgeries or accidents. Maybe that's navigating around furniture or the grocery store. You may be surprised to find out more than 90 Million Americans have experienced a balance disorder and 35% of people over the age of 65 will fall each year.
"Aging, however, isn't the only reason people lose their sense of stability," says A. Lynn Millar, PhD, a professor of physical therapy at Winston-Salem State University. "Balance is really 'use it or lose it.' (Prevention, 2015)
There are treatment options available for dizziness or imbalances. Seniors, find 6 Everyday Ways to Improve Your Strength from Senior Planet! These moves can be done at home but some may require assistance until you're comfortable. As Prevention.com shares too, there are 8 Ways to Improve Balance for anyone feeling a bit 'off', including Tai Chai and standing on one foot.
Benefits balance builders may include:
Become more flexible
Regain your strength
Produce endorphins to relieve pain
Improve your posture
If those moves aren't enough for you, try Health.com's version, that'll make you sweat! Balance is one of the four components of fitness along with cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility. It's essential for all types of movement!
"Aging, however, isn't the only reason people lose their sense of stability," says A. Lynn Millar, PhD, a professor of physical therapy at Winston-Salem State University. "Balance is really 'use it or lose it.' (Prevention, 2015)
There are treatment options available for dizziness or imbalances. Seniors, find 6 Everyday Ways to Improve Your Strength from Senior Planet! These moves can be done at home but some may require assistance until you're comfortable. As Prevention.com shares too, there are 8 Ways to Improve Balance for anyone feeling a bit 'off', including Tai Chai and standing on one foot.
Benefits balance builders may include:
Become more flexible
Regain your strength
Produce endorphins to relieve pain
Improve your posture
If those moves aren't enough for you, try Health.com's version, that'll make you sweat! Balance is one of the four components of fitness along with cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility. It's essential for all types of movement!