Balance Exercises for Neuropathy By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Improving and strengthening balance is a strategic part of managing neuropathy. It is very important that you are safe when you work on balance exercises so you don’t fall. It may be necessary for you to have supervision or assistance from another person to prevent a […]
Foot and Leg Exercises for Neuropathy By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Here are some great foot and leg exercises for anyone managing the condition of neuropathy. These exercises can be done from a seated position. Move to the front edge of the chair and firmly plant the feet on the ground. Take a moment to […]
Here are some great hand and finger exercises for anyone managing the condition of neuropathy. For more information on neuropathy, click here. Beginning position: These exercises can be done from a seated position. Move to the front edge of the chair and firmly plant the feet on the ground. Take a moment to get the […]
Balance Exercises for Somatosensory System By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The somatosensory system refers to the faculty of bodily perception. These sensory systems affect our balance. They include: skin senses (touch) and proprioception (knowing where our body is in space without looking.) As we age this system begins to decline in function. Exercises that stimulate […]
The lymphatic system is a much ignored network that runs through your body and acts as the body’s cleansing system, flushing out toxins. When the fluid running through the lymphatic system grows sluggish a back-up of waste creates an environment where diseases can easily take root. What keeps the lymphatic fluids moving? You guessed it, […]
Make the Floor Your Friend for Fall Prevention By Mary Ann Wilson, RN As we age, we become less and less connected to the ground. Over time this leads to a fear of being on the floor. Since the “fear of falling” is an independent fall risk factor, learning how to recover from a fall is a […]
Dear Mary Ann I came across your site while searching for some chair exercises. I felt I needed to do something about my fitness . I felt this because I have difficulty walking as I am 88 years old and in a Care facility and lead a rather sedentary life as I have difficulty in […]
I have just discovered this show and I want to thank you for creating it. I am a 44 year old mother with charcot-marie-tooth disease and I have a very hard time with most exercise. This is exactly what I need. I’ll be recommending it in my CMT support group. Michele
Spondylolisthesis Testimonials Dear Mary Ann I don’t haveTV, but do follow a couple of your older programs found on you tube. I checked your site to see which sessions you recommend for spondylolisthesis. I’m going to try them all, but wanted to suggest you add the DVT program there. Because of Spondy condition I don’t […]
Gait Initiation Exercises By Gretchen Wilson Gait Initiation is the first step in the gait cycle. The initial movement from the standing static posture to the first step forward can be controlled and strengthened through practice exercises. Here are two exercises from the Sit and Be Fit BET manual (Balance Enhancement Training). These are good […]
