Do you have a fear of falling and find yourself hanging on to things as you walk around? Do you feel unsteady on uneven ground? If you answered YES to either of these questions, it’s important that you start working on your balance NOW!!!
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If you find yourself taking short, shuffling steps or hanging on to things because you feel unsteady, this means you are not shifting your weight from side to side. This lack of shifting and the fear of falling can cause you to lose your balance.
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If you feel unstable while walking and/or you find yourself taking short, shuffling steps, this means you are not shifting your weight from side to side. Some people do this out of fear, while others aren’t getting the correct signals from their brain, which mixes up the normal biomechanics of walking.
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Have you noticed your hands and wrists becoming stiff and less reactive when you try to move them? You need to exercise your hands, wrists, and arms like the rest of your body. Whether you have Parkinson’s or arthritis, if your hands become stiff, every task takes longer, and it really affects your quality of life and independence.
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Who knew blowing up a balloon could actually help your respiratory system, your posture, back pain, and brain function? Yes, when you inhale fully through your nose, you expand your ribs, making your spine more limber while working your deep respiratory muscles. Then when you exhale fully through pursed lips against a slight resistance—like a balloon—you create back pressure, utilizing more oxygen. A deep exhale also helps relax your tight hip flexor muscles, helping you to stand up straight.
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