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Thinking to try balance wear

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Hey all..I would like to know about balance wear vest from America. Is anyone using balance wear vest and what are its effects..?

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simon111

Hi Azizindia

I purchased balance vest for my son 2 years ago...it helped slightly..but hurt his back..he's quite thin and has scoliosis

Worth a try but quite expensive

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AzizIndia in reply tosimon111

Thank you simon111

Glad to hear that it will work slightly. I am very tired this days and want to improve myself.

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benning

It just consists of weights in strategic positions..I WOULD RATHER EXERCISE WHICH I THINK IS BEST FOR IMPROVING BALANCE.

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Litty

Tried a cheap copy I made myself, but I got too hot. I use ankle and sometimes wrist weights and belt (lol - when I remember), and have weighted cutlery and they all help me. We are so different though, so give it a go. Good luck x

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ninotchka

Hi Azizindia,

I was just last week tested with one such vest. I had to walk, turn around and walk back. Then, the PT pushed me in different directions, adding weights where she felt they would help. They did. The weights are little bundles of sand put into vest pockets. They are placed strategically to keep you from falling forward, backward, and sideways. The total of all the weights was less than a pound. Next step is to get fitted for my own vest. The problem for me, is that the vest itself is quite warm and comes with a back brace in it. So, we'll see. If my insurance covers it, I will get it and try using it. I will keep you informed!

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AzizIndia in reply toninotchka

Thank you ninotchka

I am bit confused about it as it is costly for me. I am too excited to use it as my balance is going worst day by day so in a urge to get a stable body.

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ninotchka

If I had pay for it, I probably wouldn't, as it is not a miracle cure! I don't expect to be perfectly stable and able to walk freely. But better.

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Marinda

Hi, i'm marinda, and live with ataxia long enough to know what you talking about. I have heard about the vest and read about it, it seems to me it could definitely help with the balance!!

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