Alexander Technique + Balance
Years of ingrained habits of “good” posture, sitting at a desk, slouching, and so many other factors have a strong effect on how we use our bodies on a daily basis. As we continue to feed these habits, we deteriorate our natural alignment, freedom of movement, and our ability to balance.
Reestablishing body poise and alignment allow us to move as efficiently as we are able to and with the ability to make intelligent choices about our movement which promotes better balance.
Several studies, listed below, show that the Alexander Technique can help improve balance. These studies are specific to older age group categories, in which falling and balance become harder to recover from.
If you or someone you know could benefit from Alexander lessons to help with balance, reach out here!
Studies:
A study done by Glenna Batson and Sarah Barker the “Feasibility of Group Delivery of the Alexander Technique on Balance in the Community-Dwelling Elderly: Preliminary Findings” suggests that the Alexander Technique has the ability to significantly improve balance in Timed “Up and Go” and Fullerton Advanced Balance Scales.
A study done by Ronald J. Dennis “Functional Reach Improvement in Normal Older Women after Alexander Technique Instruction” shows that 2 groups of women older than 65 who were given eight 1-hour, biweekly sessions of Alexander Technique instruction showed significant improvement in Functional Reach (which is a clinical measure of balance) compared to the third group of women who did not receive Alexander Technique instruction. He draws the conclusion that Alexander Technique instruction “may be effective in improving balance and thereby reducing the incidence of falls in normal older women.”
Michael Gleeson, Catherine Sherrington, Serigne Lo, and Lisa Keay studied the impact of “Alexander Technique lessons on balance and mobility in older adults with visual impairments.” They were able to conclude that “benefits for the intervention group in postural sway, trends towards fewer falls and injurious falls and improved mobility among past multiple-fallers.”
Reestablishing body poise and alignment allow us to move as efficiently as we are able to and with the ability to make intelligent choices about our movement which promotes better balance.
Several studies, listed below, show that the Alexander Technique can help improve balance. These studies are specific to older age group categories, in which falling and balance become harder to recover from.
If you or someone you know could benefit from Alexander lessons to help with balance, reach out here!
Studies:
A study done by Glenna Batson and Sarah Barker the “Feasibility of Group Delivery of the Alexander Technique on Balance in the Community-Dwelling Elderly: Preliminary Findings” suggests that the Alexander Technique has the ability to significantly improve balance in Timed “Up and Go” and Fullerton Advanced Balance Scales.
A study done by Ronald J. Dennis “Functional Reach Improvement in Normal Older Women after Alexander Technique Instruction” shows that 2 groups of women older than 65 who were given eight 1-hour, biweekly sessions of Alexander Technique instruction showed significant improvement in Functional Reach (which is a clinical measure of balance) compared to the third group of women who did not receive Alexander Technique instruction. He draws the conclusion that Alexander Technique instruction “may be effective in improving balance and thereby reducing the incidence of falls in normal older women.”
Michael Gleeson, Catherine Sherrington, Serigne Lo, and Lisa Keay studied the impact of “Alexander Technique lessons on balance and mobility in older adults with visual impairments.” They were able to conclude that “benefits for the intervention group in postural sway, trends towards fewer falls and injurious falls and improved mobility among past multiple-fallers.”