Try this movement if you are experiencing poor balance. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
It ’s Never Too Late
Helps With Balance
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TANDEM WALK - WALL
Stand with the fingertips of one, or both, hands resting on a wall. Placethefeet ‘heeltotoe’withthe leftfootforward.Steadyyourself
in this position. Step forward with the right foot, placing the heel directly in front of, and touching, the toes of the left foot. Step forward with the left foot, placing the heel directly in front of, and touching, the toes of the right foot. Repeat this sequence, moving forward down the hallway. Reverse direction, moving backward down the hallway.
Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about. Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed. You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as:
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“I have already gotten some relief from pain and am getting stronger.” “I have been in physical therapy many times over the years and this is by far the best. I have already gotten some relief from pain and am getting stronger. The Physical Therapist and all the aides and staff have been very kind and professional.” - C.L. “The therapist came up with a new plan to get me on the road to recovery.” “I love how caring the staff at Fit is. I came to Fit with an injury that I had previously seen a different physical therapist for. After going over my previous care and stating what had been tried and had not worked, the therapist came up with a new plan to get me on the road to recovery. He is not afraid to think outside the box when traditional treatments for a specific injury are not working.” - K.F.
• Taking a walk in the evening with your family
• Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day
• Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week
• Engaging in light weight training at home before work
• Taking a yoga class
These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physical therapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
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