Barbara, I find the same thing. I was especially happy one day when I realized that I could close my eyes in the shower when washing my hair. It doesn't 'always' work as I do find myself closing my eyes but tend to keep the tip of my elbow against the wall of the shower.....the balance thing again. I didn't know there was a name for it.
Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] ; [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 7:32 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Balance Yes, that's one of my continuing problems. My balance is worse when standing still (even with eyes open) than walking, though I sometimes lose balance while walking, too. When I was taking physical therapy, my PT had a name for that, but I don't remember what it was. She had me stand on a pillow with my eyes closed and lean as far as I could in one direction and then another while she stood by to catch me if I fell (don't try this at home alone!!!) It's improved, but it is still a factor. Sometimes at church a larger group will be singing across on stage just holding their music, and I think, I could never do that! I ended up leaving choir because I felt like I couldn't keep my balance. Having some reference point helps -- the back of my legs touching a chair or just touching a table or the wall. I don't need to hold on to or lean on something, usually -- just have something to touch. Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com In a message dated 4/14/2009 9:25:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: P. S. I cannot close my eyes and balance myself. I get dizzy.. anyone else??? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!
