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Balance : in search of the lost sense / by McCredie, Scott.(CARDINAL)483099;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-287) and index.
Subjects: Equilibrium (Physiology); Musculoskeletal Equilibrium.; Proprioception.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Balance : a dizzying journey through the science of our most delicate sense / by Svec, Carol,author.(CARDINAL)353311;
"Some low-frequency sounds--such as noise from storms or truck engines--can make you feel dizzy and nauseated. An index finger's light touch can stop people from losing balance. You are more prone to trip when you think someone is watching you. A breakthrough in improving balance as we age might just come through the study of the Achilles tendon. A person gets "falling down drunk" due to a tiny structure in the inner ear that floats when it becomes soaked in alcohol. These and other surprising and useful nuggets of information can be found in this lively, 360-degree exploration of our body's most intricate, overlooked sense--balance. Readers follow award-winning science and health writer Carol Svec through various facilities as she talks with leading scientists doing state-of-the-art balance research. Svec translates their most fascinating findings for the layperson in a way that is highly entertaining and broadly accessible. She showcases the coolest gadgets used by researchers as she grills an egg in a virtual kitchen, has her senses fooled by a mannequin named Hans in a Tumbling Room, survives "the Vominator" without losing her lunch, and experiences drunken dizziness inside a police muster room. Along the way she cites case studies of people whose lives are affected by balance dysfunction; explains how balance research is being applied today to help those who are ill, elderly, disabled, or simply prone to motion sickness; and provides a glimpse at what ingenious, potentially life-changing advances may be coming down the road. Whether you have a balance disorder or care about someone who does, are an athlete or performer whose livelihood depends on balance, or just love accessible, page-turning popular science, you'll be enlightened and entertained by this appreciation of our complex super-sense"Hurling for science: motion sickness -- Loops and rocks in your head: the vestibular system -- The eyes are the windows to the ears: vision -- Do you know where your body is?: proprioception -- Self-orientation: the gravity of up -- Life-changer: persistent postural-perceptual dizziness -- Sound: infra and otherwise -- Altered states: pharmacology -- Of helicopters, 3-D, and queasy cam: cybersickness -- Beyond gravity: virtual reality -- Think not, do: psychology in kinesiology -- Building a better gait: mechanics in kinesiology -- With luck, we all get old: fall prevention -- Balance cycles around: coming full circle.Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-266) and index.
Subjects: Equilibrium (Physiology); Vestibular function tests.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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Dizzy : what you need to know about managing and treating balance disorders / by Wazen, Jack J.(CARDINAL)674815; Mitchell, Deborah,1955-(CARDINAL)531725;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-275) and index.
Subjects: Vestibular apparatus; Dizziness; Equilibrium (Physiology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The MSing link : the essential guide to improve walking, strength & balance for people with multiple sclerosis / by Hawley, Gretchen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."If you've tried physical therapy or other exercise programs in the past and they didn't help, it's not because of your MS or lack of effort--it was the wrong type of exercise. By focusing on strengthening your neural pathways in addition to your muscles, you'll finally start seeing improvements in your mobility, energy, and confidence. Dr. Hawley's expertise and experience make her an invaluable resource for anyone with MS looking to improve their quality of life."--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Multiple sclerosis; Motor ability.; Walking.; Equilibrium (Physiology);
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Independence fitness with Connie Balcom. [videorecording] by Balcom, Connie,narrator.; BayView Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Instructor, Connie Balcom.ACE-certified senior fitness specialist Connie Balcom presents exercises to improve coordination and balance.DVD, widescreen. 
Subjects: Instructional films.; Nonfiction films.; Equilibrium (Physiology); Exercise for older people.; Motor ability;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Independence fitness. [videorecording]. by Balcom, Connie,instructor.; Bayview Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Instructor, Connie Balcom.Everyone benefits from practicing balance and coordination. Balance and coordination take on an increasingly important role in maintaining Independence and wellness. Good balance and coordination are important to help get around town, live on one's own and carry out daily activities. Coordination and balance exercises also help one walk more confidently and decrease the likelihood of falls.DVD.
Subjects: Instructional films.; Nonfiction films.; Equilibrium (Physiology); Exercise for older people.; Motor ability;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bosu long and lean [videorecording] / by Johnson, Chalene.; Blahnik, Jay.; Twombly, Greg.; Creative Instructors Aerobics (Firm); DW Fitness LLC.; Dynamix Music Service.;
Workout created by Chalene Johnson and Jay Blahnik ; produced by Greg Twombly, CIA Video ; music by Dynamix.Instructor, Chalene Johnson.Uses the Bosu balance trainer during Yoga and Pilates inspired routines. Workouts increase muscle tone and overall flexibility.DVD.
Subjects: Instructional videos.; Aerobic exercises.; Equilibrium (Physiology); Exercise.; Stretching exercises.; Bodybuilding.; Hatha yoga.; Pilates method.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dynamic aging : simple exercises for whole-body mobility / by Bowman, Katy,author.(CARDINAL)343513; Allen, Joan Virginia,author.; Wilgus, Shelah M.,author.; Woods, Lora,author.; Faber, Joyce,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."What if your lack of mobility isnt due to your age, but simply the number of years you havent been moving well? Dynamic Aging presents a new paradigm in senior fitness: your age isnt responsible for your lack of mobility; your habits are! In this powerful and effective guide to moving better, geared specifically for those 50-plus, biomechanist and movement teacher Katy Bowman details how readers can regain their balance, maintain their ability to drive, keep their feet healthy and functional, and regain mobility and reduce pain throughout their bodies. Bowmans exercises are straightforward, require no special equipment, and include modifications for readers of all fitness levels. The book also contains information on moving more in your daily life. To combat the idea of being too old to make great improvements, Dynamic Aging is filled with stories and advice from four septuagenarians who have been following Bowmans program for a decade, avoiding surgeries, eliminating pain, and regaining freedom and ease in their bodies they thought they had lost permanently to old age. From hiking mountains to climbing ladders and walking on cobblestones with ease, each of these women embodies the books message: No matter where you are starting, if you change how you move, you can change how you feel." --Publisher's description.
Subjects: Exercise therapy for older people.; Older people; Human locomotion.; Movement education.; Equilibrium (Physiology);
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 11
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Balance exercises for seniors : easy to perform fall prevention workouts to improve stability and posture / by Thompson, Baz,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.The importance of balance -- Seated exercises -- Standing exercises -- Walking exercises -- Core exercises -- Vestibular exercises -- Exercise routines.
Subjects: Falls (Accidents) in old age; Equilibrium (Physiology); Exercise for older people.; Physical fitness for older people.; Older people;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Balance exercises for fall prevention / by Sterczyk, Amanda.;
"This third book of balance exercises by Amanda Sterczyk provides a home-based fall prevention workout that doesn't require special equipment, sweating, or getting down on the floor. The exercises improve balance, increase muscle and bone strength, liberate joints throughout your body, and boost your confidence."--Back cover.
Subjects: Falls (Accidents) in old age; Equilibrium (Physiology); Physical fitness for older people.; Exercise for older people.; Older people;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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