04/08/2024
Let’s talk about those fine motor skills that are heavily overlooked. Think about it: As we grow, we do lots of everything to develop our motor skills, and when we get older, we try to move less and avoid the simplest things.
Then, as we age, we create imbalances in the body and get told to do exercises to improve those muscles. We forget the basics; we forget the time it took to develop those motor skills in the first place.
Client Story:
I had an elderly lady come up to me two years ago, unable to close either of her hands, as she was diagnosed with arthritis in her hands.
Her specialist then gave her exercises that were too difficult for her, and she had no equipment at home.
I suggested something straightforward, like using a rubber band around her finger (starting with 1) to open and close her hand; this develops finger strength. It was something simple she could do any time of the day, as often as she liked.
Today, she can hold 3-4 kg weights in her hands, and the pain in her hands has dramatically decreased compared to when she first saw me.
This is incredible!
It reminds us constantly that in our busy world, people are always looking for “advanced” new techniques for quicker improvements; however, the art of keeping things simple still triumphs.
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Your Friend & Coach
- Nato
