6 Essential Exercises for Seniors to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

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In today's video i'm going to show you the best exercises to improve your balance and prevent falls. As we age our balance and stability deteriorates making us more susceptible to falls. Falling injuries can cause broken bones and head injuries. Perform these exercises to improve your balance and strengthen your legs and core muscles.
Are you or a loved one looking to enhance balance and stability in the golden years? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we've compiled the top 5 balance exercises tailored specifically for seniors. Whether you're a beginner or have been active your whole life, these exercises are designed to improve coordination, strengthen muscles, and reduce the risk of falls.
1. Tai Chi for Balance: Discover the gentle yet powerful movements of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art renowned for its myriad of health benefits. Follow along with our expert instructor as we guide you through flowing sequences that promote stability and mindfulness.
2. Single Leg Stands: Strengthen your leg muscles and improve proprioception with this simple yet effective exercise. Learn proper technique and progressions to challenge yourself safely as you build strength and confidence on one leg.
3. Heel-to-Toe Walks: Master the art of walking heel-to-toe to enhance balance and coordination. Our step-by-step tutorial will help you perform this exercise correctly, focusing on stability and precision with each step.
4. Chair Yoga Poses: Explore a series of gentle yoga poses modified for seniors, all performed with the support of a chair. From tree pose to warrior II, these seated and standing poses will improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being.
5. Balance Board Training: Take your balance to the next level with balance board exercises. Our instructor will demonstrate how to use a balance board safely and effectively, engaging core muscles and improving stability in a fun and challenging way.
Whether you're looking to stay active, prevent falls, or simply enjoy better balance in daily activities, these exercises are suitable for seniors of all fitness levels. Join us on this journey to better balance and a healthier, more vibrant life!
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with friends and family who could benefit from these balance exercises. Let's age gracefully and stay steady on our feet together!
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@slobodankavujanic9286 Жыл бұрын

Hvala doktore na odlicnim vjezbama!Sve najbolje Vam zelim u daljnjem radu!

@NarahariPonnalahealth Жыл бұрын

Excellent illustrations on exercise for senior citizens health . very helpful to seniors to maintain body condition in a soft way.

@barbarabaker1726 2 ай бұрын

Thank you young man for sharing your video with us all God bless you 👍🙏

@drtoddsullivan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vishallaxmi4256 Жыл бұрын

I have balancing issues. The physiotherapist is giving little different excersises. But yours is simpler and can do at home. I shall try. Thanks you.

@nickkostakis9600 Жыл бұрын

Great show brilliant and very informative thank you very much from Sydney Australia 😊

@ithacacomments4811 Жыл бұрын

Walking backwards while keeping one hand on a counter or rail has helped my balance issues.

@SJG-96 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I hade a stroke 7 years ago and since, I’m approaching 80 y.o. And I do similar exercises every morning without fail. And it does help tremendously.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work!

@olivefernandes8287 Жыл бұрын

Glad to try these exercises .

@melborromeo9838 Жыл бұрын

Thank you loved this i will try it

@selvacoumarys2863 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for showing important exercises that are useful to improve balance.

@anilmurlidharfaye2490 Жыл бұрын

Very useful exercises. Thanks Doctor.

@deepforestenergy60 Жыл бұрын

Watched your video. Doctor, you are doing a great and useful job. I wish you all good health.

@deborahhall4848 Жыл бұрын

Dr Todd Sullivan I love your demonstration for best exercises for me to improve balance & prevent falls. Dr Sillivan I am interested in more exercises to strengthen my balance because I have osteoporosis of bones and I weak in my glute & spine.

@gabrielabosenberg3987 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@leticiar8994 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these exercises. You’ve explained them very well, so easy to follow.

@sombatnunthavichitra9431 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This just what I want.

@thibod07 Жыл бұрын

Great video doc! I am an aging x-country skier and I use all the balance exercises you are recommending! As a reputable doctor you will never tell 100% of the truth about balance as many of your patients would not be able to handle it. Keeping your weight under control and strength to match is another element so important to prevent a fall. If excess weight was only a cosmetic issue it would not be so bad as we are so used to see fat people around. This is not my point. Most people are too weak for their weight to achieve good balance while in movement so they solve their problem by not moving and this is the wrong approach. Okay now crucify me and give me excuses why you are overweight which I am sure are excellent justifiable reasons! 👍👍👍

@jenniferpeers6946 Жыл бұрын

Would be more credible if an elderly person was the person exercising. I was climbing mountains at her age.

@imohiudd11 Жыл бұрын

😮

@paintilludrop 8 ай бұрын

Ha same as never trust a skinny cook.. hate when my overweight older Dr says lose weight. Most younger Dr's are healthy weight. In my experience

@nithyarul7171 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your exercises

@rkgupta1791 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, I will try them and am convinced they will be a great help. Thank you. From Siliguri India.

@siewchorleong8649 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the exercises to prevent the seniors from falling & also to built up strong muscles too

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You’re Welcome

@maryloudelossantos1624 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video. Tips are valuable & helpful.

@drtoddsullivan 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@surenderlal3809 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Doctor Sir, Very helpful and good exercise for a person of my age 74+...again thanks 🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@ragunathanarumugam745 Жыл бұрын

Dr Todd thanks 4 the TALK !

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome

@manjurangra56469 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor very simple exercises 👍India

@harnekmalhans7783 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doctor sahib

@rickurban1394 5 ай бұрын

Thank you…I am 77 and I believe that these exercises will be very helpful…

@drtoddsullivan 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@sshibad 28 күн бұрын

sir you young as ever

@senkamalam Жыл бұрын

Really feel good and confident.thanks Dr.Todd.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@mosheofer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Doctor! This was my first time performing your exercises. Looking forward for your other videos.

@drtoddsullivan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions.

@veliamartinez5367 Жыл бұрын

Muy buenos ejercicio, faciles pero saludables. Gracias

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@louisedahlgren5340 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I have had issues of falling even landing on knee replacements on either carpet or outdoors,

@drtoddsullivan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@paulwilson2651 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this video and will do these exercises starting tomorrow. Thank you for posting this.

@mjmk8928 4 ай бұрын

So......did this help?

@norims217 Жыл бұрын

Tqvm doctor👍

@sujathad3764 Жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor for teaching us simple and easy exercise and I will grateful if teaching me how to get relief from lower back pain sir.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome

@arvindchitale7617 11 ай бұрын

Thank you,Doctor These simple exercises made me physically and mentally strong and bust up my self confidence

@drtoddsullivan 11 ай бұрын

You’re Welcome

@bornagainchristian2501 7 ай бұрын

Great exercises doctor Sullivan, 3 months ago I lost my balance while walking outdoor in a diving position. Thank you very much. They are a great help to me being a 71 year old asian female.

@drtoddsullivan 7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Great job!

@deepuls545 8 ай бұрын

Helpful video - thank you for demonstrating.

@drtoddsullivan 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sakunthalaliyanaarachchi9068 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much doctor.these exercise s are very useful and very convenient.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@bruceshelton5938 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@meghatendulkartendulkar240 Жыл бұрын

Very useful exercises

@sshibad 8 ай бұрын

thank you dr todd

@drtoddsullivan 8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@jamshaidakhtar8810 Жыл бұрын

Seen your video doctor. Excellent job you are doing for seniors in particular. Please keep it up for provision of more physical benefits to human beings. Deep Regards.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@rosariomanahan8727 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr Sullivan from Manila Philippines

@drtoddsullivan 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@bhojrajnagora278 Жыл бұрын

very easy and excellent exercise without any Event., thinking you

@muneerahayath8657 Жыл бұрын

Very good exercises. Thanks.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@mammamia200 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@drtoddsullivan 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@chandrikagosai8885 10 ай бұрын

Good information sir, helpful

@drtoddsullivan 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@mukeshmaheshwari506 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lmlmtthws694 11 ай бұрын

Is proving to be a great place to start and pursue restoring balance

@drtoddsullivan 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Balance training is so important especially as we get older.

@marwashreef1614 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and iwish take more exercise for balance

@drtoddsullivan 11 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work.

@koovappally 7 ай бұрын

A nice video, well explained and you used the right chair, strong and firm and your voice loud and clear. Thanks.

@drtoddsullivan 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback

@shyamalaiyer912 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@cherylcuthbertson5406 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@shafiq1953 Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@RKusmie64 5 ай бұрын

I pretty much do all of these in one form or another, but I've never seen the over the shoulder walk. I'll add that one in. 🙂 Thank you!

@drtoddsullivan 5 ай бұрын

Great job thanks for watching.

@shahjehankhan3126 8 ай бұрын

Great thank you

@drtoddsullivan 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@2Hesiod Жыл бұрын

What is really by far most important is core strength (midsection) and the best thing for that is planks. I've been doing them for two months and it is fixing my limp.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Great job on the planks. They’re one of the best exercises for your core and balance.

@2Hesiod Жыл бұрын

@@drtoddsullivan I've been limping for a long time, and exercise bike doesn't help core strength particularly.

@2Hesiod Жыл бұрын

@@drtoddsullivan I think all such videos about balance and walking might mention the crucial importance of core strength. That is probably usually the problem.

@fetiyeozlemonbasoglu6244 11 ай бұрын

Much appreciate it👍

@drtoddsullivan 11 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@zainabhusain1494 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@leenamunge7954 9 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation i appreciate your helpful exercises for balance for seniors. Thanks please also would be grateful for back pain. I have difficulty in walking and trust these exercises will benefit.

@drtoddsullivan 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I appreciate the feedback.

@zenycalilung3077 6 ай бұрын

Love this,,,❤

@drtoddsullivan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@nasreendar4644 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this

@drtoddsullivan 7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@mariarosameyer6875 Жыл бұрын

Gonna do this, too

@mariehaverty8209 Жыл бұрын

Love this thank you, don’t know how to save it💁

@mcdade7489 Жыл бұрын

Marie, if you click on the share button, right under his name, you can then send it to your email address and keep it as long as you want 😊

@joanbonnet8229 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome

@sshibad 25 күн бұрын

thanks doc come to mumbai india stay henre with my wife

@drtoddsullivan 24 күн бұрын

You’re welcome.

@jeannedesilva6980 Жыл бұрын

Very useful and easy to do alone

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You’re Welcome

@11-jianna21 Жыл бұрын

Very nice exercise for seniors.

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@shabbirsayyad790 8 ай бұрын

really excellent exercise

@drtoddsullivan 8 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@sshibad 9 ай бұрын

thank you come to mumbai india

@drtoddsullivan 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@christinesmith3323 Жыл бұрын

This is good more tricky to do at times than you would think

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

I agree it can be difficult but they are very important.

@justinekigongo950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Dott for the information am 69 and it will be of much help because I find myself not being able to balance most of the time

@drtoddsullivan 11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@armandojmoreno7908 8 ай бұрын

I'm 68 and do the single leg stand with both eyes closed. NOT EASY at the beginning, but little by little you can master it. I do 30 seconds on each leg. Five repetitions every morning. - Please be very very careful - do it under a door so you have both sides to grab on to.

@drtoddsullivan 8 ай бұрын

Great job and smart advice.

@douglasburnside 7 ай бұрын

I am impressed! My balance test is to stand on one leg while I bend over and pull a sock onto the other foot. At 78 years old that is not as easy as it sounds! I thought my balance was pretty good until I tried standing on one leg with my eyes closed. I can do that for about five seconds maximum. I hadn't realized how much of my balance came from visual input.

@drtoddsullivan 7 ай бұрын

Awesome keep it up.

@Catwallager 9 ай бұрын

From the early 60s I always remember my grandfather telling me to never sit down to put on my shoes and socks if I aways wanted to have good balance. There has been many times that I've wanted to, but I never have to this day.

@drtoddsullivan 9 ай бұрын

Great job. If you don’t use it, you lose it slowly over time.

@wendylynch6511 7 ай бұрын

Good exercises

@drtoddsullivan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@nalinigopalraj.gopalraj5013 Жыл бұрын

Exercises. Can you suggest something to straighten toes which are bending sidewards

@DonaldCampbell-cm5gb 9 ай бұрын

I had a almost fall months ago, that rather shook me. Would you believe that a guitar lead from my guitar somehow wrapped itself around my legs, causing me to nosedive to the floor, but I grabbed a chair. After the many many nights at pubs/clubs I have done over years, it has me beat as to why. I find this here video good. My subcontinus needs re-programing.

@drtoddsullivan 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your fall. Best of luck with your recovery.

@amb6899 5 ай бұрын

Very beneficial video. I will try doing these. DR., I live in an apartment no steps, what do u recommend I toe tap instead on?

@drtoddsullivan 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. It doesn’t have to be a step you could use a couple of books stacked up or anything that forces you to lift your leg in the air and tap on it.

@anncurran4704 7 ай бұрын

I already do d I already some of these exercises and will add some of yours. After a 3a.m.fall in the dark. I found a night light helped balance for nighttime bathroom trips. Question--how efforts these exercises in the water?

@drtoddsullivan 7 ай бұрын

Great job on your training? Explain your question for me?

@anncurran4704 7 ай бұрын

@@drtoddsullivan Whoops, spell check bloop.. how effective are these exercises when done in water? I have a water exercise program that I do 3 or 4 times a week.

@yourstylefitnessandhealth 9 ай бұрын

Just as important to single leg-balance training is a good flexibility program, the more range of motion available to your joints, the larger base of support and better your balance will be !!

@drtoddsullivan 9 ай бұрын

Great point keep up the good work.

@kayaniasim8757 Жыл бұрын

Doctor how to create strength in 84 yrs having walking problem thy pain ..diabetic ...knees ok

@vijaysahdev9842 Жыл бұрын

GREAT

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@alschissler4299 Жыл бұрын

these are great for people who do not have serious issues that prevent doing them

@sathiyamurthit748 Жыл бұрын

My friend does it help stroke guys Now recovery stage in walking but using walking stick on the left side.

@mjrotondi5086 11 ай бұрын

We get older but we don’t have to walk ELDERLY. Walking with confidence is a game changer ; one looks younger, cheerful , purposeful.

@drtoddsullivan 11 ай бұрын

So true, it also promotes good posture while you are walking.

@nalinigopalraj.gopalraj5013 10 ай бұрын

Best set exercises that have helped me considerably.

@drtoddsullivan 10 ай бұрын

@@nalinigopalraj.gopalraj5013 You’re welcome

@justinekigongo950 Жыл бұрын

Can I do these exercises when I have spinal stenosis and bulging disc am Kigongo Justine from Uganda

@drtoddsullivan Жыл бұрын

Yes you can unless the exercises cause pain in your back or legs.

@jayapeswanipeswani8316 5 ай бұрын

🙏

@drtoddsullivan 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@akhilpaul5369 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@sabitrichhetri4803 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@solascripturamjc9681 5 ай бұрын

Definitely going to do these! One thing to make this video more wonderful is to mention the safety issues before the exercises, not during. Thank you SO much!

@drtoddsullivan 5 ай бұрын

Great suggestion, thanks for watching.

@drmnarmadha Жыл бұрын

WOW

@sushilashukla1289 Жыл бұрын

Hi doc.I'm 72 and a fall ending in a concussion. Please advise. South African.

@BADRUBULDURA 9 ай бұрын

👍👍

@drtoddsullivan 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@vsridhar5272 Жыл бұрын

All these very simple excises ,are going to do Wonder??

@Atliermia 9 күн бұрын

Try out💕 🎉

@sshibad 28 күн бұрын

thanks doc my cousin in viigina will consult you

@drtoddsullivan 28 күн бұрын

Thank you, I look forward to helping them.

@sshibad 26 күн бұрын

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@sshibad 26 күн бұрын

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@evasteele4865 Жыл бұрын

My problem is standing on one leg!!difficult!

@ThirupathiYadav 8 ай бұрын

Thanks doctor Sir I'm 2years back bike accident after slowly 80 ./. recovering So this Exercise used mine Sir please reply So bike accident in mind in blood clot please reply sir

@drtoddsullivan 8 ай бұрын

You should be able to perform these exercises but I would get checked out by your doctor to make sure.

@ThirupathiYadav 8 ай бұрын

Sir,I'm from India It's been 2years I met an bike Accident After that I got peralasys I took physiotherapy and I used medicine for 1year And I'm till using ayurvedhik medicine and I'm following some exercises I'm getting better results (70% of normal I'm Abel walk ,talk,) Is there any altternate way recovery fast and 100%? Please let me help sir🥺

@dianawalker4055 Жыл бұрын

Hi - my problem is being left with a limp following hip pinning 15 months ago; the bad side's leg is slightly shorter than the good side and cannot bear my full body weight for more than a couple of seconds - Dr. tells me I need to exercise to strengthen the muscles - I've been exercising but nothing seems to be improving! I'm 87 and quite active for my age - this limp is really annoying! Can you suggest anything??

@tmo3973 Жыл бұрын

That sounds difficult. Maybe you could add a thick insole inside your shoe on the side that’s now too short?