How to prevent a fall
As we get older or after an injury our ability to balance decreases. This means if we trip on uneven ground or wobble on an ankle we are then more likely to fall over rather than being able to catch our self and correct the wobble.
Things to look for in the home:
1. Have you got any loose rugs you could slip on?
2.Do you make sure you have well fitting slippers for indoors?
3. Don’t walk in a darkened room
4. Keeps floors clean and tidy
Below are some exercises to try which will help to improve your balance. Try to do the exercises everyday – once you are confident at doing the exercises you could try them whilst brushing your teeth as that will act as a good memory aid.
New for 2013: Alexander Technique Family Workshops.
Are you interested in helping your family with their posture as the new year dawns? Between heavy schoolbags, perennial teenage slouching and our own reliance on smartphones and laptops, people of all ages can do with some pointers on how to correct their posture – saving us from lives filled with bad posture and neck and back pain.
Luckily, we have a solution: Peter Brierley, our Alexander Technique instructor, is now offering Family Workshops in his dedicated treatment space in Ware. For a family of four, we offer a Saturday morning filled with advice, techniques and hands-on treatment to strengthen your posture.
For prices, availability, or just to ask us a little more about the sessions, drop us a line on 01763 87 80 87, or email us at buntingford@attend2health.co.uk