Balance is a complex process that relies on many systems working together in the body. When you walk, you naturally turn your head, use your eyes and ears, and gain information from your feet so that your brain understands where you are in space. This awareness is called proprioception.
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Training for Parkinson’s (and overall brain health) works best when it’s functional and varied. That means practicing movements your body actually uses in daily life—standing up from a chair, turning, reaching, walking while looking around, carrying objects, and changing directions. Functional training helps the brain and body communicate more effectively, improving balance, coordination, and confidence in real-world situations.
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In my Balance Builders course, it’s clear to my students that Parkinson’s really affects what they want to do with their bodies when they’re trying to execute a particular drill. Balance is a complex process that relies on many systems working together in the body to regain special awareness or proprioception.
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Balance is a complex process that relies on many systems working together in the body. When we walk, we naturally turn our head and use our eyes and ears to understand where we are in space—this awareness is called proprioception.
Continue reading “Improve Walking Balance With Parkinson’s Eye & Head Exercises”
With Parkinson’s Disease, standing on one leg can be daunting. When I’m evaluating new clients, they tell me they hate standing on one leg because it never gets better, no matter how much they practice. Tight tissue in the ankles and calves can have a huge effect or your ability to stand on one foot.
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