Health & Wellness Newsletter by Orlando Sports Medicine
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“My Poor Balance Keeps Me From Completing Simple Tasks. ” How’s Your Balance?
Here’s a simple test for you: Can you close your eyes and stand steady on one leg for 10 seconds? If not, then your balance is not up to par. Your ability to balance is an incredibly complex action that requires millions of nerves and hundreds of muscles to work together to help you move and stop you from falling over on your face. Many people think having poor balance happens in just older people. However, poor balance is one of the leading causes for sports injuries, chronic back pain and much more. Having poor balance often goes undetected until it is very severe and puts one at exceptional risk for injury. It is even worse for older adults, especially over age 65, of which
one third fall each year. People who experience a fall are at increased risk for future falls too. Major injuries, including fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue injuries, occur in about 10% of individual falls. However, minor injuries are much more common. Balance and walking progressively decline as you age. There can be fears of going up steps or curbs, walking on grass or walking in dark areas of your house. One reason is joint stiffness and weakness in muscles of the hips, lower extremities and feet. When there is a loss of the mobility in the ankle joint and multiple joints of the foot, you cannot adapt well to uneven terrain.
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Do You Know That You Have More Than 5 Senses?
Proprioception is your ability to sense the position of all your joints. With a lessened sense of proprioception, a person has to look directly at the limb they are moving in order to perceive its desired movement; something they used to do without even thinking about it. The good news is, that like any other activity, proprioception can be re-learned with physical therapy. There is a lot that can be done to improve your balance. The key is physical therapy. With hands on therapy to improve your joint mobility and simple strengthening and balance exercises taught to you, you can improve your balance, walking and feel like your normal self. The Orlando Sports Medicine is ideal to improve your balance, increase your walking, improve your
movement and get you back to living life at your maximum potential. Ask your doctor today about coming to Orlando Sports Medicine and becoming better balanced.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A STRETCHING PROGRAM? Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from a regular stretching program:
• Reduced muscle tension • Increased range of movement in the joints • Enhanced muscular coordination
• Increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation)
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Patient Success Spotlight
Don’t let poor balance become a way of life Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger Do you suffer with pain and fear it will get worse? “My knee feels better & stronger!” “The team at Orlando Sports Medicine Group is nothing short of amazing. Sixteen years after having an initial ACL surgery, I had a second ACL surgery on the same knee. I began therapy with another reputable group, but was not receiving the results I was hoping for. I received a recommendation to give Orlando Sports Medicine Group a try and never looked back. Within two weeks of working with Bill and the team, I saw noticeable results. Now, only five months after my second ACL surgery, my knee feels better and stronger than it has in sixteen years. I highly recommend the Orlando Sports Medicine Group.” - Ronald E. OSPORTSMED.COM IT’S EASY TO GET HELP FOR BALANCE
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EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING An Easy Way To Improve Muscle Strength
As you age, your muscle tissue actually dries out a little, tightening. This causes a loss of range of motion in your joints and tissues. In addition to the loss of range of motion, it can really limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as dressing or squatting down to tie your shoes, now become extremely difficult. A regular stretching program helps lengthen your muscles and makes daily living activities much easier. Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. It does not have to involve a huge amount of time, but stretching can end up giving you huge results! Stretching is a natural part of what we do on a daily basis. You might notice that if you have been sitting in a particular position for a long time, you stretch unconsciously. It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching program will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you!
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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to keep you moving...
HIP ADDUCTION STRENGTHENING IN SIDE LYING While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body. Strengthens Hips
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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.
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Why You Need To Come Back In For A Check-Up:
• Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle
TAKE CARE OF YOUR ACHES & PAINS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
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