Improve Your Physical Balance
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In addition to finding your mental balance with how you spend your time, becoming more physically balanced is just as important. There are certain markers that typically indicate trouble with maintaining balance, such as frequently tripping and falling, or feeling dizzy when standing too long. But even if you are not having fundamental issues with your physical balance, you may still have difficulty with whole- body balance. Yoga is a great form of exercise to use to improve your ability to balance, as yoga helps to strengthen core muscles and improve coordination. 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. It’s Never Too Late 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: • Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take
• 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. For more information about how to improve your balance, contact us at 610-544-8500. • •
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Try this movement if you are experiencing poor balance Exercise Essential
Strengthens Hips
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HIP ABDUCTION - EXTERNAL ROTATION While lying down on your side, move your top leg slightly behind you, about 15 degrees. Slowly raise the same leg upwards with your knee straight and your toes pointed about 45 degrees (not completely toward the ceiling). Your bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body. Hold your leg upwards for 2-3 seconds, before gently lowering back to starting position. Repeat exercise 6 times before switching to your other side.
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