What is Balance Training?
Balance training is training for the ability to recover balance or base of support (BOS) from postural sway (body movement over your BOS) following a destabilizing stimulus caused by objects, self-motion or the environment. This means that because the human body is naturally equipped to be in balance, the whole concept and goal of balance training and the training protocol lies in the state of going from unbalanced back to balanced, otherwise known as balance recovery. There are three types of balance training. Yeah, I know you thought there were only two. Keep reading and you’ll find out there are three. The first is “Dynamic Balance.” The dynamic (in motion) ability to recover from an out of balance situation created by an unstabling environment. This is commonly known as “Dynamic Balance Recovery” The second is “Static Balance.” The static (stationary) ability to recover from an out of balance situation created by an unstabling environment. This is “Static Balance Recovery.” The thi
To sit and to walk safely you need to have good balance. Balance training focuses on practicing and improving the body’s ability to perform coordinated movement (of arms and legs) while maintaining a balanced posture, i.e. without falling, stumbling, or feeling wobbly. This is usually achieved through rehearsal of tasks, such as reaching for objects while holding the body straight. Training in sitting and standing should be initiated as soon as possible after a stroke, as these are basic, necessary tasks in daily life.
Balance training is a type of exercise which is designed to improve balance and proprioception, the sensation of knowing where the body and its joints are in space. Regular balance training can be beneficial to people of all ages, and it can provide a wide range of benefits which make it an excellent thing to integrate into a regular athletic routine. Most balance training exercises can be easily performed in an assortment of environments, from the home to a woodland trail, and they can be learned from books or an instructor who specializes in balance exercises. In balance training, the goal is to increase the body’s agility, and to get someone in touch with his or her center of gravity. One of the most immediate effects of balance training is a reduction in the risk of falling, because falls are caused by a lack of balance, and someone with a good sense of proprioception will be less likely to fall. People are also less prone to injuries caused by minor balancing problems, such as ank
Some exercises improve your balance and strength at the same time. If you are at risk of falling, you should include balance exercises as part of your strength-training activities. Some examples include: • rising up and down on your toes while standing and holding a stable chair or countertop • walking a straight line heel to toe • side leg raises while standing and holding onto a chair • knee flexions (while standing and holding onto a chair, bend knee so your foot lifts behind you) • hip flexions (while standing and holding onto a chair, raise knee toward chest). Remember: You can do it. Its time well spent to help give you more time, extra quality years to spend with your family and friends enjoying life! 10 Older adults should meet their vitamin B12 needs by eating foods fortified with vitamin B12, such as fortified cereals, or by taking the crystalline form of vitamin B12 in supplements. 11 For example, an older adult could get adequate daily vitamin D from 3 cups of milk (300 IU)
