I will be speaking to the Sacramento Peripheral Neuropathy support group about fall prevention and balance and mobility this Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the Northminster Presbyterian Church from 1:30-3:30. I am excited about this opportunity to educate, demonstrate and facilitate fall prevention exercises that will help those living with neuropathy remain independent and enjoy the quality of life they desire.
The Sacramento group is an affiliate of the Pacific Chapter of the (national) Neuropathy Association and there are support groups all over northern California. Although there are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, as the number of people living with uncontrolled blood sugar, insulin resistance or Type 2 Diabetes explodes, so will the number of people potentially living with permanent nerve damage.
Because balance is an intricate messenger system that involves sensory and motor system function, impairment to one or more of these systems increases the risk of a fall. However THERE IS HOPE; you can improve the efficiency and function of the body systems involved in balance!
As a balance and mobility specialist, I have studied these systems and how to progressively train a person, at her/his individual ability level, so that she/he can successfully improve her/his balance skills. While the primary course of treatment is to identify and reduce the CAUSE of the neuropathy, learning how to effectively train one's balance is essential whether the nerve damage is permanent or temporary.
There is hope for those with Peripheral Neuropathy...and there are support groups!
I hope to see you this Tuesday! It's free!
Blessings,
Kelly Ward, The Fall Prevention Lady
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