The Brain–Body Handshake: 5 Exercises for Increased Coordination

Without healthy coordination, you may be at risk of falls. These exercises can help increase your strength and coordination, keeping you upright during tasks.
The Brain–Body Handshake: 5 Exercises for Increased Coordination
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Coordination—or lack thereof—brings a lot of business my way. In my experience, mobility plus coordination equals function. Mobility without coordination often results in falls, and it almost always equals a risk of falls.

When we’re young, we usually have fairly good brain–body coordination and strong motor control. The brain and the body “converse” easily, meaning that signals from the brain quickly reach their intended destination and produce the desired effect.

Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley is a licensed occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience in major health care settings. He is a health columnist for The Epoch Times.