2 Must-Do Exercises to Prevent Falls (Ages 65+)

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HT Physio – Over-Fifties Specialist Physio

29 күн бұрын

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals two exercises that can prevent falls in people over age 65!
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@bill1988 26 күн бұрын

I am 69 and the only time have fallen is when I went to throw out some trash when seen some Styrofoam laying in a ditch wich I was picked it but instead of turning around I went to back up and my feet lost traction in loose white rock and fell hard on my side it bruised my left hip and caused me to be sore for over a week.

@ThePetJen 26 күн бұрын

Watching on behalf of my 78 yo mother … now need to find a way to recommend your channel tactfully! Brilliant information and judging by the comments you’re helping so many people 😊

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

I hope my tips prove helpful for your mum! It's great to know so many people are benefitting from my videos ☺

@hannabuck1581 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for your excellent Tutorial and for your wonderful English. I am a German old lady of 78 and I have much fun to listen to your.

@HT-Physio 26 күн бұрын

It's my pleasure to help - I'm pleased you enjoyed my video!

@lindafowler6068 27 күн бұрын

I’m becoming fearful of falling partly because I have friends that are tripping and falling. It’s made me fearful. Now I’m overthinking the falling issue. I’m getting shaky on stepping stool while hanging bird feeders. This getting older , 75, stinks. Will is terrific explains EVERYTHING. So thankful for his channel

@HT-Physio 26 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that you're fearful of falling, it's a completely understandable fear to have and it pays to be cautious, but we don't want your fear to be restrictive! I hope my videos can provide helpful tips to build your confidence and to prevent falls :)

@anyaisabela 26 күн бұрын

The “golden years “ are a lie 😂

@gemwong2879 26 күн бұрын

8@@HT-Physio

@pennyyoung1656 25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for this and you other videos they are so helpful and easy to apply at home and they’re helping me gain confidence in my ability to regain strength and flexibility and thereby stay healthier as I get older.

@jaws32351 23 күн бұрын

the lunge routine looks especially useful here, there's also a video on toes (20% - 20%! - of foot reflexes rely on how our toes function), & a video of his throwing & catching a small bouncy ball against the wall for a minute every day to help with stability - obviously avoiding falls is a concern for me

@monongahelacats 28 күн бұрын

This makes perfect sense. I took ballet for many years and involves lots of sudden changes in direction. My training has helped me from falling numerous times.

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

So pleased to hear your training has helped to keep you safe!

@peterllewellyn8835 26 күн бұрын

I have a fear of tripping due to residual neuropathy damage in my toes following chemo six years ago. Recently started gentle Zumba classes which I find helps, the music takes my attention of my body movements.

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that you're fearful of tripping, it's a completely rational fear to have. It's great to hear you've found something that helps!

@EvelynBaron 28 күн бұрын

Great strategies for fall prevention will definitely practice! Ever since my hip fracture I've been doing balance and strength exercises but these are real world saves, brilliant Will!❤❤

@HT-Physio 26 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your hip fracture, but great work focusing on your exercises to restore your balance and strength - keep up the great work :)

@judywidick4028 26 күн бұрын

I had a freak accident almost 3 years ago, fe about 2 feet backwards off my deck. I had to have total elbow replacement surgery. I was in very good health at the time. Sat too much during Covid and developed arthritis in knees. Had right knee surgery in Oct last year. I feel my balance is still off. I will definitely try these exercises. Thank you, Will. I appreciate your site

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your accident and the surgeries you've had since - I hope my tips can help to restore your balance and prevent further injuries :)

@3505ian 26 күн бұрын

Hello Will. Thanks for your videos. I find my falls are usually when I am changing direction. Like turning from a bench to the fridge, or often, when standing up from my desk and moving to one side or the other too quickly. I TRY to think more now I have a problem, but just sometimes it just happens. Keep up the good work. Bye from Queensland.

@jaws32351 23 күн бұрын

and yes, to think more - one of aging's worst disappointments is that relying on reflexes requires increased mindfulness

@christinecoates6518 28 күн бұрын

You,re a great teacher Will.I,m 77 and going to try the fall prevention exercises.Thank you.

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

I hope they prove helpful for you!

@barbarah5742 28 күн бұрын

Well done, as always. It's amazing how your muscle memory can draw on the practice moves in an emergency.

@NadineSmith-pc7wp 27 күн бұрын

Going down with hands as you show in this video will break wrists😢

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@sawong8685 28 күн бұрын

Practice these exercises until they become automatic reaction. About 10 years ago, I was rushing to a meeting and stubbed my toe on the uneven pavement. Forward momentum resulted in my face smacking the concrete sidewalk. I rushed into the store and bought a package of frozen peas for my face. That prevented a black eye but had to pay for a crown on my broken front tooth.

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about your fall - that must have been very painful!

@sawong8685 24 күн бұрын

@@HT-Physio I'm finding your videos on Fall Prevention very helpful.

@ronsmith2241 26 күн бұрын

Many thanks. Looking where I put my feet has helped me prevent falls. It was also a problem when I had hypotension and my blood pressure suddenly dropped and I felt giddy. My cardiologist recommended I just steady myself by touching something eg a wall and wait a minute or so until my blood pressure corrected itself. It worked. Your book was helpful. Thanks.

@GloriaYoung-qo1ts 28 күн бұрын

I fell 10 years ago and broke my arm. Ever since I d have a fear of falling. Thanks for the info.

@HT-Physio 26 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about your fall - I hope my video can help to prevent further falls and to restore your confidence!

@h.alshidhani8971 25 күн бұрын

Me too before 3 months ago

@lindagrigg7342 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video .😊

@kamalbardia8203 27 күн бұрын

Fall is fatal My father at 90 was hale and hearty. He broke hips from fall and went into bed ridden for 16 months and thereafter passed away. I am 70 afraid of falling and take utmost cares to prevent fall while on move

@suchitrarathore2091 26 күн бұрын

Thank you. I do fall sometimes, and these exercises will be very useful. 👍👍

@bridtuohey5392 26 күн бұрын

Great video thanks

@deepahari6324 28 күн бұрын

You are very brilliant in designing exercise... Very very good prescription of exercise... Go ahead... Great physio

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind comment!

@CapeCodBelle 28 күн бұрын

These are excellent tips! I used to do these maneuvers automatically when I was younger, but at some point I must have forgotten because I no longer knew how to stop myself from falling. I'm definitely going to practice these exercises until I can prevent myself from falling next time. Thanks Will!

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Practice makes perfect - and prevention is key!

@megsullivan6645 25 күн бұрын

I fell last month and spent 2 weeks in hospital. Didnt break anything but sure messed up my left leg from knee to hip. Im 70. Not my first fall either. Now supposed to use a walker all the time for stability.

@MrBubby369 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the great information

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

You're most welcome!

@elizabethfletcher1487 28 күн бұрын

74. I do quite a lot of exercises so thought these would be a cakewalk. Not at all! I could do the front fall catch with my legs well but NOT AT ALL sideways. The wall catch was ok but my elbow on my left arm did not want to bend. Thank you for letting me know that I needed to get after these.

@gidget8717 28 күн бұрын

Great video! I really need help in this area, thanks 😁

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

I hope the tips prove beneficial!

@DrMusicStarr 27 күн бұрын

I will try the first exercise. But am worried about 2nd.... don't want to break wrists... use for work and piano. What saved me twice from bad fall is the tuck and roll. Shoulder took it for the team, but no broken bones gratefully. Perhaps you could demonstrate that?

@bhupinderjitparmar9244 27 күн бұрын

Wow…… why no physiotherapist told me about this first exercise to prevent falls.Will you always surprise me with something new. Your explanation of everything is always to the point . Definitely going to practice these exercises . Thanks for that.

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

So great to hear I was able to offer some new information! I hope they prove beneficial for you :)

@bhupinderjitparmar9244 22 күн бұрын

@@HT-Physio Thanks Will.

@user-kz1dr7ow7w 27 күн бұрын

Thank u . I have learnt a new way to prevent a fall. I have been so unsteady on my feet lately n this exercise greatly makes the difference. God bless u!💗

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you've been unsteady recently, but it's great to hear that you found this helpful!

@katmandudawn8417 26 күн бұрын

I had a friend who was pretty large and she fell one evening and was severely injured. She came out of a store that didn’t have its parking lot lights on yet. There was a parking stop directly in front of the door. She was carrying her purchase and tripped over the parking stop and went down very hard. She tried to catch herself but only succeeded in shattering both of her arms. It took multiple operations and years of rehabilitation but she never fully recovered. ☹️

@wandabrady2178 28 күн бұрын

What a very helpful video thank you so much❤ Just wondering why I haven’t been able to find you on KZfaq?

@karenfenstermacher2797 27 күн бұрын

I appreciate all of your tips!

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Very happy to help!

@betsyrodriguez-m6d 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your ever-helpful videos. I watch faithfully and have improved my posture and strength. Not bad for 79 yo!

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

That's fantastic to hear - I'm so pleased to hear my videos have been helpful. Keep up the great work :)

@annroman4561 17 күн бұрын

Love your channel and your book!!

@kenw9438 27 күн бұрын

Wonderful, I learn so much here! Sometimes on things I have not even considered (like this one). It is nice to have videos on things I need to work on now, and others on awareness of thing that may come as I age.

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

So great to hear you've found my content educational! Prevention is always important :)

@faithg9766 25 күн бұрын

Falls can be life changing or deadly. Thanks for these 2 simple exercises.

@robertsim1561 28 күн бұрын

you are doing a great job communicating these helpful tips

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@alandolezalek9088 27 күн бұрын

everything is explained clearly, nice therapist

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kendylhoudyshell1399 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Will Great strategy you have shared ❤

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Very happy to help!

@kathycurry1034 27 күн бұрын

Loved it. Very simple and useful advice 👌 It strengthens your body as well. Thank you 😊

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Very happy to help!

@roywarner2055 26 күн бұрын

The video is great. For older folks with less vision some extra spoken words on bend right move which leg would expand your audience. Thanks

@lydiascerri8007 28 күн бұрын

Appreciate your tips about this. It's happening to me...

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

I'm sorry you're experiencing this - I hope my tips prove beneficial!

@user-ov4wr5yu4r 28 күн бұрын

The exercises are great, but what happened to me was I tripped, and saved myself, but the leg that got caught spasmed in a millisecond and I tore my hamstring and partially tore the tendons of the adductor. Something like that happens every time. It freaks out and spasms. I don't understand why it tears if it didn't overstretch. It's the opposite, contracting. So frustrating.

@catherinecaskie4263 27 күн бұрын

I'm only 62 and have had four falls in the last decade or so, 2 resulting in avulsion fractures and one some really ugly upper body soft tissue injuries. I am so grateful for this info - treatment tends to focus on recovery to return to every day life, and I'm very keen on info about prevention. Thank you.

@karendombrowski3835 26 күн бұрын

Thanks- good exercises with a dual purpose: especially helpful for me as I have osteoporosis - thanks!

@stargazerbird 28 күн бұрын

Running presumably helps with this.

@edmadden2091 22 күн бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@HT-Physio 22 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@ashraflanjavi9195 27 күн бұрын

Few days back l lost my balance and fall from right side on middle of road. 😢

@user-iw4gc9vt9p 27 күн бұрын

Thanks ❤ From Japan 🇯🇵

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Sending best wishes to you in Japan!

@anujakumar06 24 күн бұрын

All your videos contain excellent information. You explain everything so well. Thanks so much!! 👏👏👏👏

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much - I really appreciate your comment! Wishing you all the best :)

@urmilaupaddaya7896 26 күн бұрын

I had a fall six years ago and fractured my ankle. It's healed now but my ligament is still not great. Recently I had a fall again and did exactly what you said but nevertheless I still lost my balance.

@trishhickson1550 28 күн бұрын

I always seem to save myself but practice definitely wouldn’t hurt. Great tips.

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely - the more practice the better :)

@yovannaargote8076 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing us what to do. I'll start practicing it right away. God bless you .

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Great to hear it - I hope they prove helpful!

@user-lk8md2tt3m 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video. Two weeks ago I fall backward inside a public bus. My back side of the head hit a seat and my head broke. Ended up in the hospital with 5-stitch. Please make a video to prevent falling back. Thank you once again.

@alexisnewell3672 28 күн бұрын

Great as always👏 ❤

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@francisterry4671 27 күн бұрын

Great advice - thanks so much

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

You're most welcome!

@idanoronha 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for your advice.

@HT-Physio 17 күн бұрын

You're most welcome :)

@ksturn6664 26 күн бұрын

When I was 55, I fell and broke both bones in my lower left leg. I wasn't near a wall, and I couldn't stop myself with the lunge method, since I was tangled up with a vacuum cleaner 😲. Needless to say, I fear falling again. I use avoidance by trying to make every move and step deliberately. And I don't rush. SLOW DOWN!

@junekroner6382 27 күн бұрын

Great exercises! Thank you.

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@711dah 28 күн бұрын

Very good advice

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@kmk1945 25 күн бұрын

Good advise ..thanks 😊

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@yogeshwariastrologer601 24 күн бұрын

Excellent teachings

@HT-Physio 24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@drshaftsmith 28 күн бұрын

Could you connect and show us the other strengthening videos you e done that would be great

@SusanHaydon-kp1jc 28 күн бұрын

This is not silly. Wonderful advice. Walking round and lunging. xx

@UshaSingh-gs1mo 28 күн бұрын

Sounds good thank you

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@thomaskelly8101 26 күн бұрын

Thanks very helpful Lunges help

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Great to hear!

@Creative-Chaos 27 күн бұрын

I am 62 and got by a bicycle today. I hurt both my knee and broke my wrist.

@ksturn6664 26 күн бұрын

Just by getting a bicycle?

@glai5752 26 күн бұрын

@@ksturn6664Hahaha. My thoughts exactly.

@glai5752 26 күн бұрын

You’re young. Give yourself a few months. Get stronger with rehab. Do strengthening exercises first then walking, then hiking. Then see to it that you can get back on your bike Before I forget… keep watching and practicing all that HP Physio teaches you right here 😊

@angthengeng8925 26 күн бұрын

Thank you. Since fallings happen now and then,can you show how to fall to avoid breaking bones or hips?

@jonam2608 27 күн бұрын

Beautiful content that’s music to my ears, can’t help but remind me of “Catch My Fall” from Billy Idol :-)

@petitemmanuel3199 24 күн бұрын

Wow. Awesome BruH!! Bravos Guys..

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@user-rk4yw7hr6t 28 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤...to say the least! 😊🌹

@sheilaknight4718 27 күн бұрын

Tha you

@budandrews2056 28 күн бұрын

great ideas, but i have an additional issue. i live around lots of rocks. river rock, gravel, and larger rocks around the landscape. i really have trouble with this issue. i fell backward one time with my leaf blower back pack and i felt like a turtle waiting for rescue from my husband. any ideas for trying to move among rocks?

@trishhickson1550 28 күн бұрын

You poor thing but you made me laugh with your description 😂. It’s really not funny though.

@PatricioLima-pw5qn 28 күн бұрын

I fell on broken uneven pavement - might as well have been rocks. Landed hard on right upper arm with sharp impact to shoulder. X-ray showed a dislocated shoulder and a hairline fracture to the ball portion of that ball and socket joint, plus there was massive bruising from shoulder to elbow. Six months later, with proper physio and faithfully doing the prescribed exercises, I’m now swimming a hour every other day or so. My strategy since the fall is simple: Consciously lift your feet & MOVE VERY SLOWLY on uneven surfaces. Then if you happen to trip up, there’s very little forward momentum to take you down.

@judifisher3087 27 күн бұрын

Owch😢

@arunasamani9480 27 күн бұрын

How can you do this if you have arthritis on knees?

@kmk1945 28 күн бұрын

Thanks 🥰

@HT-Physio 23 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@user-ij6sp4bq6g 26 күн бұрын

I fell down on 19th.was getting ready to celebrate International Yoga Day. My right knee hit the floor. Got swelling & severe pain for 2 days. I am missing Yoga day celebrations. Sitting g at home gloomily.😞

@ashraflanjavi9195 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for your advice mostly I lost my balance.

@lobilly 28 күн бұрын

Any exercise involving body coordination will help balancing. For senior, I know Tai Chi is the best for fall prevention.

@eileentoole4711 20 күн бұрын

I fell over like a tree. I didn’t wait long enough when I woke up to go to the bathroom.Landed really hard on my hip. Had a bruse as big as a baseball.Lucky when I was younger I took evista and in my seventies I got a prolia injection every 6 months for 3 years. Now I make sure I sit a minute when I’m getting out of bed

@MarlanWarren 28 күн бұрын

I fell backward and hit my head on the floor so this is not helpful for me. At the present time.

@dannidunn9302 28 күн бұрын

If my memory serves me correctly, I believe Will did a video on exercises to help in preventing backward falls.

@user-st4wv3uo2q 25 күн бұрын

Is it normal falling when in a bike, I am 61 ,is it good cycling at the age of 61?

@seattlecathy 24 күн бұрын

I rarely have 2 hands free like that.

@Otisbear480 26 күн бұрын

I am 72 and never had a problem until I got moderna vaccine. I have fallen numerous times now. The problem is I can't get up after falling. Before all of this I was walking 2-4 miles a day

@danacaro-herman3530 25 күн бұрын

@Otisbear480. Im sorry this happened to you, it's so common now but has been sensored unfortunately

@Longtack55 18 күн бұрын

@@danacaro-herman3530How do you know this if "it's been Censored?" Your own experience is the only valid one.

@subaruwrx3381 26 күн бұрын

I Fell off my Dirtbike last week it was a big one.. brushed off the dirt got back on.......Im 64 what can I do to prevent falling off my 450

@martinlong8739 22 күн бұрын

Stabilisers 👍

@user-st4wv3uo2q 25 күн бұрын

Hi I was in bike and had fallen out of no reason

@laurar9748 28 күн бұрын

Looking where you’re walking helps in the city, with all of its uneven pavements! Whenever I’ve gone down, it was always where there was a raised sidewalk! 🫤