Loss of balance and falling are the most dangerous symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neuromuscular conditions. It’s terrible to hear about people falling and breaking bones, but the aftermath of a bad fall can be even worse. Prolonged bed rest causes decreased lung expansion and a high risk of aspiration, leading to pneumonia.
Balance is a complex interaction between many systems in the human body: our feet read the ground, our eyes and ears tell us where we are in space, and our core strength affects posture. With Parkinson’s, any of these systems can contribute to balance issues and falling.
It’s easy to feel defeated and give up when your balance is affected. This is why it’s important to seek out help from trained professionals. You must challenge your balance. As cognition declines, the risk of falls increases.
Unfortunately, working a little on balance on your own will not fix the problem. It’s important to do your “homework,” but the main lesson needs to be part of a plan with a professional coach.
Your loved ones may try to take on a coaching role with good intentions, but that can lead to resentment, frustration, and poor results. A different trained voice is always recommended.
Watch this video if you want to feel hopeful again. This isn’t the end–it’s the beginning of a journey toward new possibilities.
Don’t hesitate to contact us–we can help! We offer great classes and personal training sessions with our specially trained coaches. In addition, I have some digital courses to help with some of the contributing factors that affect your balance, like your feet and posture:
If you’d like even more tips for improving your balance, check out my other videos:
- How To Improve Your Balance and Reduce Falls if You Have Parkinson’s
- An Effective Ball Exercise for Improving Balance and Weak Hips With Parkinson’s
- How Corrective Eye Movements Can Improve Balance With Parkinson’s
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