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.
Lack of neck mobility also affects balance. Imagine hearing a noise, but you’re not able to turn your head or track with your eyes, so you have to move your whole body. This can throw off your balance and cause a fall. All of the systems are connected.
This exercise is great for challenging your balance while working on the different systems that help you keep your balance.
Watch this video to find out how to improve your balance and decrease your risk of falling if you have Parkinson’s:
** If you’re experiencing problems with balance, it’s important to ask your doctor about physical therapy sessions with someone who specializes in balance to determine if your issues are due to your eyes or ears.
If you’d like to add more exercises to your balance routine, check out my other videos:
- Want to Know How to Improve Your Balance If You Have Parkinson’s? It’s a Multisystem Process
- Try These Great Parkinson’s Eye Exercises To Improve Your Balance
- How Corrective Eye Movements Can Improve Balance With Parkinson’s
Rebel Fit Club’s five-week Posture School will help you improve your core strength and posture, which are essential for good balance. We offer in-gym and virtual options! See more information below.
Do you need to work on foot and ankle mobility? Check out my foot course, From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet, filled with PD-specific exercises to help you improve your foot dexterity and mobility.
Coach Kimberly
Now in Session: Rebel Fit Club’s Posture School—In-Person and Virtual!
Coach Kimberly instructs this five-week exercise series to address one of the most problematic symptoms of Parkinson’s: stooped posture, which causes falls, pain, and crowds your breathing and digestion. You will learn lifelong exercises that you can do every day to prevent or treat poor posture. We also offer an in-person, seated version of this class for our fighters who can’t exercise on the floor. If you want to feel stronger, sit and stand straighter, and move better, contact Kimberly today to get on the list for our next session!
Would you like to be a part of our Posture School, but live too far away to come to the Rebel Fit Club? Not a problem—we also have Virtual Posture School!
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