Balance Exercises For Seniors
When you are in your teenage years, the concept of balance and anything else seems meaningless. However, as you grow older, this can negatively impact your immune system and weaken your body. The idea of balance holds no significance during your younger years, but as you age, it becomes important to manage your diet, exercise, and daily routine. Our bodies lose strength as we get older, making it difficult to maintain balance. Our muscles become weaker each day, and some people resort to surgery to maintain their body shape and immunity. Unfortunately, this can result in unsatisfactory stability and make us feel uncomfortable or less confident.
Here are some balance exercises for your elderly parents:
Before starting an exercise program, keep the following points in mind: start slowly and gradually, and if you experience pain or dizziness during any exercise, take a break. If the pain and dizziness subside, you can continue, but if they persist, consult your doctor.
Rotation of your head
Gently rotate your head from left to right and then up and down for half a minute each. If you experience any pain, either stop or proceed with slower movements.
Stay stand on your foot taps
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and slowly lift one leg up, tapping it to the top as much as you can. Repeat this movement 16 to 20 times and then switch legs.
Marching with special technique
Marching exercises help improve balance and mobility. Stand up with your feet hip-width apart, slowly bend one leg, and lift your foot towards your hand until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
Clock named exercise
This exercise is for individuals who have balance issues due to vision problems. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold onto a chair with your right hand.
Side look walk
Begin this exercise at one side of the room. Look over your right shoulder and take four to five steps forward, then look over your left shoulder and repeat.
Stand on one leg
Stand straight, balancing on one foot while lifting the other leg off the floor. Keep the raised foot elevated for 10 to 15 seconds before returning it to the floor.
