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What are Balance Exercises?



Balance exercises are exercises which are prescribed by a physiotherapist to challenge your balance in order to improve it. Balance exercises will challenge the body’s vestibular system and the musculoskeletal system. They aim to improve the body’s ability to maintain posture and centre of gravity and to improve muscle reaction time and joint proprioception (the body’s ability to recognise where the joints and limbs are in space).


Balance and proprioception exercises assisted by a musculoskeletal physiotherapistAbove: Balance and proprioception exercises assisted by a musculoskeletal physiotherapist



What are the benefits of Balance Exercises?



If you have balance problems a physiotherapy assessment and balance exercises programme will be of benefit to you. There are many benefits of balance exercises which are:
  • Improved static balance
  • Improved dynamic balance
  • Improved joint proprioception
  • Improved muscle reaction time – increasing the body’s ability to react to balance challenging situations
  • Reduced risk of falls
  • Improved function – tasks can be done outside of the base of support without risk
  • Decreased muscle compensation – muscles can become overactive to compensate for poor balance
  • Improved mobility – improved balance will increase mobility and improve energy efficiency
If you feel you would benefit from a physiotherapy assessment and a balance exercise programme please contact us or call 0330 088 7800 to arrange an appointment or for further information.


Dynamic balance exercises assisted by a specilaist physiotherapistAbove: Dynamic balance exercises assisted by a specilaist physiotherapist



What do Balance Exercises Include?



Balance exercise programmes are focused on challenging a person’s balance to develop the vestibular and musculoskeletal system. Balance exercise programmes will include:
  • Exercises on different terrain
  • Exercises on different bases of support e.g. one foot, on a wobble board
  • Exercises with no visual feedback
  • Exercises that are out of your base of support e.g. reaching
  • Exercises that are out of your base of support whilst moving (dynamic exercises)
These exercises will be prescribed upon a comprehensive assessment and will be monitored with an outcome measure. This will give the physiotherapist and yourself a measurement which will monitor your progress.


Dynamic stability and balance exercises assisted by specialist physiotherapistAbove: Dynamic stability and balance exercises assisted by specialist physiotherapist



Who would benefit from Balance Exercises?



Many people would benefit from a physiotherapy assessment and balance exercise programme. People with the following conditions and injuries would benefit from balance exercises:

Summary



Balance problems can affect your ability to function in normal activities of daily living. A physiotherapy assessment and balance exercise programme can help to improve balance and function. If you think you would benefit from a balance exercise programme or would like to speak to a qualified physiotherapist for further information please call Physio.co.uk on 0330 088 7800 where you can also arrange an appointment. Alternatively, you may book an appointment online today!


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