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Balance Exercise

A multitude of injuries and occurrences can affect our balance and leave us less steady on our feet. An ankle sprain, for example, can leave one with balance deficits due to tears in the fibers that rely balance input to the brain. People who suffer from a stroke also often also have severe balance problems that make walking difficult. We also loose stability as a result of the normal aging pattern.

Learn one easy exercise to help improve your balance:
Single Leg Stance Exercise

Wednesday March 26, 2008 | comments (0)

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