Balance Exercise Training
- Q: Why is good balance important?
A: Good balance is the foundation platform of all human movement. - Q: What are the physical requirements for good balance?
A: - Nervous system control of complex movements.
- Muscular strength and function.
- Good vision.
- Good inner ear balance mechanism (vestibular system) for equilibrium.
- Properly functioning sensory receptors in the muscles, tendons, and joints.
- Good joint range of motion and muscular flexibility.
- Q: What are the common causes of balance problems?
A:- Aging.
- Muscle weakness and tightness.
- Poor vision.
- Joint pain.
- Disease.
- Poor posture.
- Injuries.
- Surgeries.
- Poor equilibrium.
- Q: What can be done to improve balance?
A: - Strengthen muscles.
- Correct vision problems.
- Engage in balance exercise training.
- Take care of your joints.
- Improve posture.
- Restore flexibility.
- Q: How much balance exercise training do we need?
A: Balance exercises should be part of an overall life-long exercise program and should be carried out twice weekly.