Re: [TMIC] More Balance Info
Thanks Patti - I appreciate that. Yes I am still here and read the posts every night. Linda - Bothell, WA -- Original message -- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi > I've waited patiently for you to add a comment or two. I was hoping you were > still in the background. > Patti - Michigan > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Cora, > > > > I totally agree with what Dr. Kerr said. If I close my eyes, I fall over also. > And I always use my cane when I am not inside of my own house. > > > > Linda (Bothell, WA) > > > > -- Original message -- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > On Balance: when I went to Dr. Kerr, he said I am compensating for lack > > > of that "neurological noise" by using vision. And it's true. If I close > > > my eyes, I! would fall over! > > > That's why I use my cane a lot, especially when I am out on unfamiliar turf. > > > > > > Cora > > >
Re: [TMIC] More Balance Info
Cora, I totally agree with what Dr. Kerr said. If I close my eyes, I fall over also. And I always use my cane when I am not inside of my own house. Linda (Bothell, WA) -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > On Balance: when I went to Dr. Kerr, he said I am compensating for lack > of that "neurological noise" by using vision. And it's true. If I close > my eyes, I would fall over! > That's why I use my cane a lot, especially when I am out on unfamiliar turf. > > Cora >
Re: [TMIC] More Balance Info
On Balance: when I went to Dr. Kerr, he said I am compensating for lack of that "neurological noise" by using vision. And it's true. If I close my eyes, I would fall over! That's why I use my cane a lot, especially when I am out on unfamiliar turf. Cora
[TMIC] More Balance Info
NOISE MAY IMPROVE BALANCE Researchers said turning up the volume on a neurological system may help the elderly keep their balance. The brain and spinal cord integrate data from eyes, inner ears, muscles and skin to send the proper commands to the muscles that keep people standing. Using a phenomenon called stochastic resonance, researchers at Boston University and Afferent in Providence, R.I., found a way to boost the flow of data to the brain and improve balance. Co-author James Collins of Boston says the decline of the sense of touch in the feet and of proprioception -- the sense of what position the limbs are in -- contributes to seniors' tendency to fall. The scientists found significant improvement in balance in people in their 70s using a pair of gel ! insoles containing electric motors, which sent an imperceptible vibration into the feet. They say a device based on the research should be on the market within two years. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.
