If you have found yourself in a situation where you have injured yourself due to an incident or you have experienced some kind of disability, it’s important to do all that you can to keep yourself more mobile whenever possible. It may be that the years have passed you by, and with old age comes some physical restrictions. Climbing the stairs was never a problem when you were younger, but now it requires a great deal of effort to get from the top to the bottom, and vice versa.
There is no reason to think, however, that you can’t turn things around to maintain your mobility and your range of motion.
There are some very simple things that you can use, like a walking cane, to provide you with the balance that you need until you get better. It is the perfect support mechanism, which will allow you to keep yourself mobile and to strengthen your legs and muscles. This is just one way to improve upon your current mobility, and the following are some others that might prove to be very effective.
Engage in regular exercise
Even if you have a disability that greatly restricts your movement, it is still possible to come up with some kind of exercise routine that is good for your health. There are many different exercises to enjoy, so make sure that you pick one that puts a smile on your face. Be sure to incorporate some strength training into your exercise routine to help build muscle and to provide you with the strength that you need to keep moving around.
Get the proper nutrition
- What you eat dictates whether or not you will be strong both physically and mentally.
- As we have all been taught from a very young age, calcium is essential for strong bones, so make sure that you drink your milk, eat your cheese, and eat lots of green vegetables.
- One thing that is essential to be able to absorb calcium is vitamin D, and we have been quite fortunate in that we get our fair share of sunshine here in Australia.
- It only takes around 10 minutes in direct sunlight to provide you with your daily vitamin D fix.
Manage your weight
If things have gotten out of control and you have put on more weight, today’s the day when you start trying to turn things around. All of this extra weight is not good for your joints and especially in areas like your knees, your hips and your lower back. By engaging in the above two suggestions, your exercise will help you burn calories, which will help you get down to a healthy weight. Just cut your portion sizes and make smarter choices when it comes to the food that you eat.
If you follow the above three pieces of advice and make lifestyle changes, there is no reason to believe that you won’t be able to keep your mobility for much longer.