ABSTRACT
Various methods have been used to identify balance problems specifically as they are related to falls. More high-tech measures requiring special equipment have also been used to assess balance. Some forms of balance training involve feedback devices generally available in therapy clinics or research laboratories. T’ai Chi is an example of dynamic balance training. Postures that emphasize one-legged standing and movement of the lower limb away from the center of mass may be particularly useful for the stresses they place on the balance system during strength training. Measurable improvements in gait quality after exercise interventions of any sort appear to be related to the robustness of the physiologic adaptation induced by the training program. The fundamental principle underlying any exercise program to improve performance or status in any area is the overload principle. Lack of iron, folic acid, and/or vitamin B12 will result in anemia, which makes exercise very difficult.
