Three people, none of whom know the others, happened to mention balance exercise to me on three consecutive days. I’ve learned to listen to coincidences like this, because the last time it happened like that, I listened and changed my life for the better.That was another story that happened mor...
Balance Exercise
10/22/07 5:15am
Thanks David, now I know what to dill my time with while waiting..... I will definitely start doing this several times a day!
10/22/07 10:03am
I have no problem whatsoever standing on one leg. But I can't do it with my eyes closed. I read somewhere that this is a skill that all children have and that one loses with age.
If you have any information on this, I'd be interested.
10/23/07 1:05am
10/23/07 9:55am
I don't think it's a myth. See this.
However, I'm sure one can improve both open-eyes and closed-eyes balance with practice.
10/24/07 4:18pm
David,
I'd be interested in your opinion of Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge's book "Younger Next Year" as it applies to those with diabetes. One reason older people fall is the neurotransmitters that coordinate balance deteriorate with age. Weight training 'repairs' the deterioration. I will add standing on a pillow to my balance exercise.
I like Rupert Murdoch. 
10/26/07 1:08am
WOW...Thanks, I am now 68 and have been insulin dependent for more than 40 years and during the last 5 years I have had the feeling of losing my balance .. and yes, I have stumbled...once feel on my face, blamed that on steppinig off of a curb..but now believe that balance is the reason. I had always had excellent balance but now even walking on the roof of my house gives me the feeling that a fall is possible, so I don't do that now. I will try to improve using the method you have laid out. The very best to you and stay well.
Bill in Castle Rock
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