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This system senses head movement and keeps your eyes stable.  \nOur brain then responds by sending messages to the body to move in a way that will help you keep your balance and have clear vision while you are moving.  \nThree key systems for balance:  \n􀀁 Vision  \n􀀁 Sensory  \n􀀁 Inner ear  \nIf any of the three key systems for balance is damaged by disease, ageing, or injury, balance problems can result. People with vestibular disorders often experience problems with vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance and/or imbalance.  \nBalance and walking exercises will challenge your balance and vestibular system. Doing this repetitively can improve stability and reduce dizziness and visual vertigo. Your specialist physiotherapist will guide you to the most effective exercises for your needs and concerns within this booklet.  \nTo make improvements, you must carry out the exercises you are given. Maintaining, or ideally increasing activity levels , is especially important and should be part of your everyday routine. If you continue to practice your balance exercises, your balance will continue to improve.  \nAlways ensure you challenge your balance in a safeway. This might mean standing near a supportive surface or wall or taking a walking aid, such as a stick when out walking. If you are unsure how to make exercise safe, discuss this with your physiotherapist.  \nActivity can count as exercise , whether its gardening, housework , a specific sport, or exercise class. Your body and brain need movement to stay strong and healthy. By repeating movements that trigger dizziness or imbalance, starting gently and then increasing can improve your tolerance and ability.  \nWalking  \nThis is one of the best exercises you can carry out. Try to go for a walk every day. Where possible go out for at least 30 minutes of moderate exertion.  \nModerate exertion means increasing your heart rate, feeling a little out of breath but still being able to hold a conversation.  \nYou may need to start at five to ten minutes and buildup a little more each time.  \nVary your route and gradually go to busier places or places with different surfaces.  \nTry not to hold onto anyone but use a walking aid as needed.","cbCaivUScktsRFtY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivUScktsRFtY","pdf",230703,"English","# Introduction to balance\n# Walking\n# Functional balance exercises\n# Dynamic balance exercises\n# Vestibular ocular reflex (VOR) training\n## Eye movement exercises\n## General fitness and strength exercises\n# Glossary\n# Feedback and support services\n## Teaching, training and research\n## Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)\n## Alternative languages or formats","[{\"question\":\"What are the three systems the body uses to maintain balance?\",\"answer\":\"Balance relies on the visual system, the somatosensory/proprioceptive system, and the vestibular system in the inner ear. 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