​The faster the speed, the weirder the behavior? Maybe there is a problem with the coordination function

As you age, do you have this problem: when you reach for a bowl, the closer you get to the bowl, the more your hand shakes. When you walk, you don't know how far you are, or how deep your feet are, as if you are stepping on cotton. If you have this problem, it may be that your coordination function is impaired.

Coordination refers to the ability of the human body to produce smooth, accurate and controlled movements. The quality of the movement should include following a certain direction and rhythm, using appropriate force and speed, and reaching the correct target. Coordination dysfunction is also called dystaxia.

The purpose of coordination training is to improve the quality of movement, that is, to improve the direction and rhythm, strength and speed of movement in order to achieve accurate goals. In order to avoid further aggravation of one's own condition, the following exercises are still necessary.

Upper limb coordination training

1. Alternating movement exercises

(1) Double Overhead Raise: Raise the left and right sides alternately above your head, keeping your arms as straight as possible, and gradually increase the speed of the exercise.

(2) Alternately touching the shoulders and raising the upper limbs: Alternately bend the elbows of the left and right upper limbs, touch the shoulders on the same side, and then raise them.

(3) Alternately extend both upper limbs: The upper limbs should be extended forward to a horizontal position and the speed should be gradually increased.

(4) Alternate elbow flexion: Both upper limbs start in the anatomical position, then flex the elbows alternately on the left and right sides, and clap the shoulders on the same side. Gradually increase the speed.

(5) Forearm pronation and supination: Flex the elbow to 90 degrees and perform forearm pronation and supination exercises on both sides at the same time. Or practice on one side for a certain period of time and then switch to the other side.

(6) Alternate palm-to-palm clapping: Place both hands in front of your chest, clap the palm of your left hand against the back of your right hand, then clap the palm of your right hand against the palm of your left hand. Repeat this process, gradually increasing the speed.

2. Directional movement exercises

(1) Finger-to-nose exercise: Alternately point your index finger at your nose on the left and right sides or on one side. Repeat the exercise for a certain period of time, then switch to the other side.

(2) Finger-to-finger practice: Touch the corresponding fingers of both hands alternately from thumb to little finger; or the thumb of the left hand touches the other four fingers respectively, practice for a certain period of time, then switch to the right hand or practice with both hands at the same time. The above exercises should also be gradually accelerated.

Lower limb coordination training

(1) Alternate flexion and extension of both lower limbs

(2) Cycling training: Lie on your back and alternately do cycling movements in the air with your lower limbs.

(3) Heel-knee-shin exercise: Lie on your back with both legs straight and one leg bent at the hip and knee to 90 degrees. Then, touch the heel to the opposite knee joint and slide down the tibia to the ankle.

(4) Alternating knee extension training: Sit down, let your calves hang naturally, and extend your knees alternately on the left and right sides.

Note:

1. Coordination function training is suitable for patients with coordination dysfunction.

2 When the patient has severe arrhythmia, heart failure, severe infection or severe convulsions, training is not recommended for the time being.