Superhuman BalancePresented By: Dr. Daniel Pozarnsky

Superhuman BalanceBalance: The ability to maintain a line of gravity

( vertical line from you center of gravity( Your

Core) within a base of support ( your feet,

knees, and hips) with minimal postural sway or

collapse.

Superhuman Balance

Superhuman BalanceRequires Three components: 1. Vestibular System ( Your Ears)

SuperHuman Balance2. Somatosensory System

○ Proprioception - Your sense of body position in space.

Example: Gymnasts have Superhuman Proprioception.

Superhuman Balance3. Visual System - You need good eyesight of where your body is in relation to your surroundings and the ground.

Superhuman BalanceThe Vestibular System - Ear Health

How to improve your vestibular system ( Ear Health )1. Avoid loud music, and loud sounds ex. cell

phones, and headphones.○ Use the speaker system on your phone whenever

possible.○ Use Airtube Headphones to listen to music on your

portable devices.■ http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Safe-Hollow-Hands-free-Headset/dp/B003AO55JY

Superhuman Balance

The Somatosensory System - Proprioception

1. The foot-brain connection is essential for balance and proprioception!

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

Go Barefoot or Use minimalist footwear as much as possible.

● Practice walking on different areas of your foot. Ex. inside, outside, tiptoes, heals.

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

2. Balance on one leg.- Normative value with eyes open is 30 sec

and eyes closed is 25 seconds.

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

- next balance one leg while keeping gaze on something stationary. - Then look at objects farther away. - progress to keeping eye closed - progress to unstable surfaces. - PLAY! look for different things to stand on everywhere around you. Ridges, benches, curbs, ect.

3. Practice lateral movements.

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

Practice core stabilization.● Gym ball Bounce for 60 seconds.

○ Progress to alternating March, and Foot Extension.

Superhuman BalanceThe Somatosensory System - Proprioception

You can also progress to balancing on mats, wobble boards, mini trampolines, or standing one legged at elevation i.e on a step.

Superhuman Balance

The Somatosensory System - Proprioception

Eye Health1. Nutrition

● Eat High Antioxidant rich foods ( Dark Fruits/vegetables, and whole foods.

● Eat Foods High in Lutein - Spinich, broccoli, zucchini, peas, eggs with yolk.

● Eat Fish at least twice a week and include 2-3 grams of fish oil (capsules or liquids in your diet)

Superhuman BalanceThe Visual System - Eyes

Superhuman BalanceThe Visual System - Eyes

2. Play sports that require eye tracking.- Golf, tennis ping pong, ect.

3 Avoid small fonts when reading to reduce eye strain.4. Sleep 7-8 hours per night.

5. Bates Method- can purchase on Amazon.com for $4.00 -$5.00.

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Thank You!