{"id":15658,"date":"2020-04-09T07:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T05:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=15658"},"modified":"2022-08-18T15:47:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:47:09","slug":"the-best-exercises-to-improve-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/the-best-exercises-to-improve-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"The best exercises to improve balance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Balance disorders are amongst the most common reasons why people over the age of 65 consult their health-care professionals. A loss of balance also increases the risk of falls. This is a serious and even life-threatening complications. Falls are the leading cause of injuries \u2013 including fatal injuries \u2013 for people who are older than 65.<\/p>\n

Balance disorders are severe owing to the risk of falls. However, occasionally balance problems may warn of another health condition such as a heart disorder or a problem in the brain or, alternatively, other parts of the nervous system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As a result of all the possible causes as well as overlapping symptoms, balance problems can be quite tricky to diagnose. For these reasons, it is important to see a health-care professional so that the source of your balance problem can be properly and promptly identified. Treatments, when needed, are usually simple and effective.<\/p>\n

The most common types of balance problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The most common symptoms of balance problems are:<\/p>\n

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  • Vertigo which is a sensation that everything around you is spinning or moving or that you yourself are spinning around.<\/li>\n
  • Light headedness or \u2018near-fainting\u2019 (presyncope). This is a feeling of weakness or dizziness.<\/li>\n
  • This presents as a feeling of imbalance and disorientation. Occasionally, a loss of your feeling of time or place may be felt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Balance problems may be related to:<\/p>\n

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    • Inner ear problems (which are the most common sources of vertigo)<\/li>\n
    • Headache (as well as migraines)<\/li>\n
    • Anxiety or panic<\/li>\n
    • Ringing in your ears<\/li>\n
    • Allergies or, alternatively, infections<\/li>\n
    • Getting up quickly from sitting lying position<\/li>\n
    • A growth on the auditory nerve (such as an acoustic neuroma)<\/li>\n
    • Problems with the nerves in your legs and feet<\/li>\n
    • Low blood pressure<\/li>\n
    • Dehydration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n