The Most DANGEROUS Movement for Over-Fifties!

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HT Physio – Over-Fifties Specialist Physio

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the most DANGEROUS movement for over-fifties - proven by data. This movement is the most common cause of injuries for over-fifties and leads to the most falls. Thankfully, there is a way to protect against it and it is revealed in this video!
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@janwallace5005 Жыл бұрын

Please tell me the most dangerous movement is housework, I've been looking for a good reason not to do it lol 😂

@pathopewell1814 Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you. I completely agree, that aggressive Hoover, dangerous lunges to reach cobwebs, water too hot or cold to clean kitchen tops, bathroom sinks etc etc...... I believe the answer is to practice putting feet up on a nice stool and reading a good book or watching a TV show on how to exercise! Any help?😅😅

@toriwolf5978 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha love it❤

@MichelleKennedy-sd5yl Жыл бұрын

It’s any twisting or turning or forward movement!

@SB-mk7wp Жыл бұрын

Lol.

@drkatel Жыл бұрын

@Jan Wallace, correct! In retirement I’m spending my time sewing while thinking about housework and I’m in the best condition of my life…mentally! 😂

@icevariable9600 Жыл бұрын

To those who hate waiting, it’s “stepping down”. At 1:40

@SeanGelarden 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@helenhighwater5313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Being over fifty, I have no patience for all the yada yada yada, just get to the point.

@amandafriel1865 2 ай бұрын

Thank God !

@Finding457 2 ай бұрын

Cheers 😊

@glowilk5377 2 ай бұрын

Thank you- the Brits have a knack of over writing too.

@josephcroft4268 Жыл бұрын

i am 78 years of age and the biggest mistake as you get older is not to move , people move into Bungalows and try to avoid stairs , i love walking up and down my stairs until i feel the burn in my thighs , lots when shopping try to park near the store entrance including youngsters i park at the far end of the car park and as i stroll over i watch people speeding around seeking out a spot near the entrance , i also train 4 times a week in my shed gym on a split routine ,

@valeriegannon504 Ай бұрын

Brilliant my husband in the same he loves to feel his chest full

@lgjm5562 Ай бұрын

Parking further from the entrance also reduces damage to your car . It also reduces stress as those spots are easier to find.

@thomaskelly8101 Ай бұрын

@@lgjm5562that’s why I do it. A lot of overweight young people don’t

@graemebr Ай бұрын

@@lgjm5562 Thanks. For all those reasons, I'll do that!

@debrariccio-dc2sj 29 күн бұрын

Not everyone at your age is healthy enough to run up and down stairs. I'm 68 and have hip trouble. You're one of the lucky ones.

@davesiemens4436 Жыл бұрын

It is SO nice to have someone just help us seniors without a 16 minute advertisement! Thank you so much for these very helpful videos. You are meeting real needs. God bless you! ❤❤❤

@ashleywilson2072 Жыл бұрын

He wants you to buy that book. The entire video is an advertisement.

@MindBodySoulOk Жыл бұрын

I need a 30 something to tell me how to live in my 50s

@Jim-bh7gs Жыл бұрын

Yeah but, he takes 0ver 6 minutes to show us what to do. The I fo is good but I won't k ow that til he shows me. This is a visual medium,he talks too long BEFORE showing. I lose interest. I am way over 50 and my attention span shrunk.

@andersnielsen6044 Жыл бұрын

You just literally watched 12½ minute advertisement :D

@caitjohnson6021 10 ай бұрын

BUT, the video was half way through before we saw the exercise………

@Dandelion_flight Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful young man who’s so passionate helping over fifties and seniors! You are such a blessing! Thank you!

@lindaj5492 Жыл бұрын

I bet he really loves his granny 😊

@sharksport01 Жыл бұрын

He's 54.

@Dandelion_flight Жыл бұрын

@@sharksport01 🙄 nah don’t believe you. Probably in his 30s.

@ashleywilson2072 Жыл бұрын

He really wants you to buy that book!

@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын

Subscribe and don't forget to buy the book

@danceofthedragonbydavidlee Жыл бұрын

I'm a 74-year- qigong teacher. I spend a lot of time teaching people about their balance, center of gravity, and how to walk. The root of this is the amount of time people spend sitting in chairs and sofas. People in countries that use squat toilets don't have this problem. Those people never lose their balance. We really need to understand that we create unhealthy physical patterns with our lifestyles. People lose flexibility in their hips, and when they walk, they fall into their steps. When people think about exercise, they don't even think about functional mobility.

@MOVIEKICKS Жыл бұрын

We learn reading, writing and arithmetic starting from grade school, but I don't remember learning anything in phys ed for keeping the hips and knees healthy throughout life. Seems like there s/b an independent phys ed panel to come up w/ some basic movements people s/ practice throughout their life to keep their hips and knees healthy among other things.

@carolyndymond4065 Жыл бұрын

And that's why they drag the feet which makes them more prone to tripping.

@lisadefries6718 Жыл бұрын

Agreed but also other conditions that appear trivial like earwax buildup can affect our sense of balance or if you unlucky enough to get a virus

@AHD2105 Жыл бұрын

Europeans can't squat the same as other races. Our leg holes in our pelvis face down whereas Asian the legholes are more forward angled. So our bone is on bone and can't actually go further without grinding our bones. Can't remember what the angle limit is. Our ankles also can't go past 30 degrees naturally but that can probably change with practice. Also the length of our lower legs are generally longer which pushes us backwards but I guess keeping arms out front could counteract this. Mostly it's our bone structure thay make it awkward for squatting. After all snow is not something anyone would want to squat in lol. But it's probably not good to blame things on a race of people who arnt designed to do something. You will always get an outlayer who can the same as you will always get someone whose Asian who can't. But yea the pelvic holes are a thing.

@dennisrobinson8008 Жыл бұрын

People simply need to stay fit with a fitness regimen and remain mobile.

@Cptnbond 11 ай бұрын

I want to share another situation that I experienced, while sleeping in bed and waking during the night due to the urgent need to pee. In this semi-awake state, losing your footing and falling over just anything is easy. The remedy is to resist the strong impulse to leave the bed prematurely before fully coming to all senses. Cheers.

@7425park 5 ай бұрын

So you’re saying piss your bed? Doesn’t your feller mind that?

@hazelisted7710 3 ай бұрын

That’s ok, if you can hold your pee, I can’t 😾😾😾

@user-gj5xc4vr3b 3 ай бұрын

Smashed my face doing just that!😵‍💫

@marceqteje55 2 ай бұрын

I have cleared the path to the bathroom of any obstacle in the way, I leave my sleepers in place next to bed and also leave a dim light on. I think all these can help as prevention 😅

@LaJuana558 Ай бұрын

@@marceqteje55. Yes! I use a sleep mask so night lights don’t hinder a good nights sleep at all and no jarring bright light when I get out of bed.

@Cientxa Жыл бұрын

I spent the weekend practicing stepping down on both legs. Believe me, this video has changed my life. I just got back from shopping today and I am over the moon with confidence tackling steps and stairs. I had lost hope that my aching knees were beyond improvement. My legs are back!

@mikesawyer1336 10 ай бұрын

Wow!! Keep it up! Good health to you!

@tzenophile 5 ай бұрын

The worst case of this I've seen was an old lady stepping out of a train at a station in the mountains, where the platform was in a bend creating a gap between the train and the platform. She stepped right into the gap, and almost vanished completely. Luckily we could drag her back up and without any serious injuries.

@jacquesleleu6129 Жыл бұрын

At 90 years old I have noticed for a long time that going down a staircase is more difficult than going up, especially in the morning after waking up. In this case I go down backwards while holding to the ramp and the descent is very easy.

@sharksport01 Жыл бұрын

I installed a ramp

@elchappy2809 Жыл бұрын

Backward movements are also good for brain development and in preventing the progression of alzheimers and dementia.

@vickielew5491 Жыл бұрын

Will, thank you for being such a Godsend ally to us in a most vulnerable population !

@kathybond6107 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@rob5197 Жыл бұрын

At 90 every movement it's a bonus, think about u are lucky some 50s I know don't even bother other than up and down a settee

@kerrysupporter 8 ай бұрын

The most dangerous movement is scrolling up and down KZfaq

@kumarpeirson5187 3 ай бұрын

Apparently scrolling up is pretty safe. Danger comes when you scroll down. So better just be satisfied with what you can see when you arrive. If you are not immediately impressed then KZfaq will can take you somewhere else. So follow the science and keep safe! 😂

@equusasinus 3 ай бұрын

@@kumarpeirson5187 Yes, but scroll down really SLOWLY, compressing your forefinger muscle and keeping it straight. Most accidents happen when the mouse falls off your desk and hits your toes.

@John-D. 2 ай бұрын

D'oh! 😳

@auntylinda7640 2 ай бұрын

😂

@--Skip-- 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@leonicholson9382 6 ай бұрын

Just turned 80, and after tripping a couple of times, started watching these great videos. Fortunately I remain pretty strong and fairly agile and my falls resulted mostly from carelessness. Following his advice has certainly improved my awareness and safety. Many, many thanks!

@shinchun5229 2 ай бұрын

Summary: Eccentric muscle contractions. These happen when you are coming down from a higher level e.g. stepping down from a step. Exercise: 1. Step down slowly from a stool top and then go back up 2. Sit down on the chair slowly after getting up. Thank you for a great video.

@SpiralMystic Жыл бұрын

I was convinced what I needed at over 50 was stretching exercises- yoga style. But I’ve come to realise that what I need is strengthening exercises! Many thanks for your videos.

@mallikamurugesu1326 9 ай бұрын

For..all..vvv..God.jesus..bless..u

@mdleweight Жыл бұрын

I'm 69 and in very good shape. My home has four levels. I walk 20 flights of stairs a day, at least. I have noticed in recent years I am less sure of my footing when going down the stairs and have started to pay more attention to the placement of my feet than before. I will try these exercises because I want to live in this home for a long time.

@davidrees7978 Жыл бұрын

Of similar age I have noticed the same, though I lost some strength in recent years during COVID19. I’m now doing weight training! But I wonder if you also find that peripheral vision is less good than in earlier years, especially in low light, and this contributes to uncertainty where the foot should be?

@maryerickson4442 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Will!! Between my dog tripping me causing a fall and a student knocking me down accidentally 10 years ago, this 65 year old is dreadfully afraid of falling!! Both falls took me to the ER and recovery time. All your videos are magic to me and so thankful for them. You truly care about us boomers!!! 💗💗💗

@AmericanStuff2024 10 ай бұрын

Mary: My internist reports that the medical research is that If a person falls and breaks after 80, the life expectancy is 6 months. This is because elders stay indoors to heal. People who go abruptly from active living to sitting around doing nothing put their lives at risk. Get a rollaider for convenience and support during icy weather. Get well practiced with it in slippery conditions. Medicare pays for one at 5 year intervals, so keep it in good condition. You get a prescription for one. You request a prescription for one with LARGE wheels. Small wheels catch in sidewalk grooves and tip over forward! You want one with hand breaks you can set to make it stay put! You want one with a seat for waiting in line and for carrying packages. You want one with an under seat basket for small items to ride without falling. You MUST have ALL desired features listed on the Rx in order to receive those. Living longer is better than vanity. In good weather, you can leave the rollaider home until you find you like it. Lifting it in and out of your car builds arm strength and reduces upper arm fat. The upper arm skin tightens up.

@glowilk5377 2 ай бұрын

Oh Mary, I too have heard of rambunctious dogs making people fall. I fell after carrying too big of load and stepped off last the steps. It took months on crutches and almost lost my new job.

@anngoff6226 Жыл бұрын

Yes he’s 100% correct! I fell - slipped actually- going down steps into our garage and broke my foot. It was awful. Listen to this young man!

@paulinelee9694 7 ай бұрын

Will, all I can say, is that you are fantastic. Thankyou so much for helping us oldies!

@sulagracehenrichsen6682 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your training us without trying to sell us equipment! Starting on the step down exercise and the slow sit TODAY. Fortunately, I can walk my dog four times a day which has been the smartest thing I’ve done. 😊. Again, thank you.

@berkeleyfuller-lewis3442 9 ай бұрын

Hey Will, did you know this? Many people over 50 ALSO fall, whilst moving from a higher to a lower place -- because they are wearing BI or TRI-FOCALS. I'm 76 and have REFUSED to EVER get bi-focals. Why? The INSTANT an "elder" (over 50!) is wearing bi-focals, everything "below" their line of sight (looking downwards) now becomes TOTALLY out of focus. What you can't see, you cannot negotiate. I am POSITIVE that wearing bi-focals is a MAJOR contributor to unnecessary elder falls. (I have ONE set of glasses for computer use and reading, and another for walking / driving / distance. AND I also sometimes wear multi-focal contacts -- which give me full vision in all directions. Bi-focals are a HORRIBLE "invention." Just saying!

@toby9999 3 ай бұрын

Excelent observation. I will never use bi-focals.

@jbrown2905 3 ай бұрын

The hazard of distorted imaging from bi-focal prescriptions is absolutely correct. The resolution, in my opinion, is to procure progressive lenses. When properly done one can have seamlessly clear vision from 6” to the horizon.Ive been wearing them for close to 30 years. Bifocals are a recipe for accidents as well as a dismissing of quality of life. Cheers..

@seemaanvery8420 Ай бұрын

Absolutely. I have noticed this , advised by an ophthalmologist

@susan2043 Ай бұрын

I find the same problem with multi-focals, so I usually take my glasses off when walking downstairs, and also when stepping onto escalators, especially when they are in busy areas, like airports or subways

@hemsai31 Ай бұрын

Very true. I am also using two different spectacles for reading and viewing.

@InanaNinsianna Жыл бұрын

Having experienced this I’d also like to add that vision plays a role in the fall as well. Having eyewear that distorts the bottom of your field of vision, or even having vision that is less than optimal can sometimes cause you to misplace your foot and result in a fall.

@joans2002 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@elizabethwilliams3267 Жыл бұрын

Varifocal and bifocal glasses are the cause of many accidents because depth of steps, slopes are distorted.

@janetmyers3729 11 ай бұрын

Agree completely. That has been the cause of most of my near falls down stairs.

@helenamcginty4920 11 ай бұрын

I have had 1 cataract op and am waiting for the other. Have noticed I need to take more care on steps.

@tinalettieri 10 ай бұрын

That's why I don't wear bifocals and especially not the progressive one. Nope! No Way! I just take off the specs to read or be on the computer.

@rhealake8334 Жыл бұрын

He is a very good teacher. He explained clearly what we needed to know in great details. His demonstration is deliberate and I could see exactly how to do it right.

@sw6118 Жыл бұрын

Half the battle of stepping down is realizing that the next step is lower than expected. Misjudging changes in depth or not noticing that there is going to be a change in depth is part of the issue.

@diandenmark Жыл бұрын

... especially if you have reading glasses on

@helveticaification Жыл бұрын

@@diandenmark 😄

@dmulvany Жыл бұрын

When I first got my bifocals, I hadn't been warned that they could affect my depth perception when using stairs. I fell down the stairs two separate times but fortunately didn't get hurt! Now I try to use the rails whenever I can.

@jphwife Жыл бұрын

Yep! I snapped my leg at the ankle doing this at Sequoia National Park! The stairs were uneven, I wasn’t paying enough attention and bam. I heard it and felt it snap like a popsicle stick. The only good thing about it is that I am overly careful now!

@DiamondsRexpensive Жыл бұрын

@@jphwifeOuch.... I felt that. I'm glad you're better, more aware, and sharing your awareness. Thank you.

@mumsow Жыл бұрын

Two of my worst falls were stepping down. So simple but important, thank you.

@ingridzabell7336 5 ай бұрын

I never had problems or even gave this a thought. But now, that I watched this, my subconscious mind will remember and I will indeed fall, knowing that this indeed can be most dangerous. 😮

@Silverhaired59 Жыл бұрын

As a person with hypermobile joints, I have been going down stairs backwards since my 20s. You lean forward, facing upstairs, reach the foot back and contact the lower step and transfer the weight to the lower foot as you end the upper knee. It keeps me from hyperextending my knee and having my kneecap move out of place. I always hold the railing. If you fall, however, you fall UP the stairs and can control the descent more easily.

@Bongi344 Жыл бұрын

Ah, great tips! Tq

@JL-jm7 Жыл бұрын

I found it easier to go down stairs backwards too. But it only works with stairs with even steps and railings. Need to be careful doing it at natural terrain which are mostly uneven and without support railings

@DiamondsRexpensive Жыл бұрын

People don't look at you weird? I mean on ladders we do that. We go backwards, so it's interesting that we are supposed to do stairs the same way.

@forbesmeek6304 Жыл бұрын

Get yourself a stick👍

@cuebj Жыл бұрын

Marfan's Syndrome?

@StephenSmith-ge1qf 5 ай бұрын

I'm 70 and happily go up (and back down) some rather large mountains as I live in the Alps. I thoroughly enjoy this and have never felt t at risk at all. As you may imagine, some of the "steps down" can be quite precipitous, too. Anyway, I've no intention of stopping anytime soon.

@patsavinda1703 Ай бұрын

Sounds like your environment is helping you as you age 👏 ❤

@user-bm2vq2yl9t Ай бұрын

Good for you not everyone is that blessed

@user-bm2vq2yl9t Ай бұрын

@@StephenSmith-ge1qfso Steve you enjoy gloating and bragging I see

@helenamcginty4920 Жыл бұрын

When I nursed on an orthopaedic ward in the UK we heard physios daily helping and teaching elderly patients walk after hemi arthroplasty or dynamic hip screw ops. With or without using a walking frame. 2 main things. Dont shuffle. Take proper steps. Stride out. And " Point your nose where you want to go and follow your nose. Don't point your nose at the ground or that's where you'll finish up. Plus they advised on secure footwear. No slip on slippers !

@RedactedATS Жыл бұрын

The best thing I've done since hitting my 50s is weight training. I feel younger and moving around has become so much easier , like it used to be when i was in my 20s and 30s

@cuebj Жыл бұрын

Deep, slow pressups with little handles; chest expander (doesn't have to be heavy sprung; kettle weights 4, 8, 12, 16 kg; as an extra but don't push yourself - wheelie to push forward as far as can flat with floor. Works well with static bicycle: ten minutes on bike, get off, do kettles, 10 on bike, dp pressups, etc. 30 minutes to 3 hours with music like The Who or Blondie. You get people thinking you move like a young teen, not a 68-year-old

@Buzz_Kill71 Жыл бұрын

Strength training is the best thing in my life that's not a living person...😂

@kjellivarhildrum7818 6 ай бұрын

5:04 @@Buzz_Kill71

@biggusdickus5986 2 ай бұрын

Started training at 41 after losing 12 stones in 3 days under 6 months, after 9 months l was twice as strong as l had been in my twenties, luckily l didnt have any loose skin and a few stretchmarks on my arms dissapeared with the swelling of muscle l got in them l looked better bodywise than when l was a slim teenager,and was only doing 35 mins about 3 times a week, started off bench pressing only 45 lbs ( l could have done more easily but l wanted to ease into it as l knew about injuries caused by superman syndrome as in trying to show off by lifting too heavy at the start,) l ended up benchpressing 220lbs, not super heavy l know but pretty good for someone who hadnt exercised in years and l wasnt really trying that hard l didnt want too much bulk, but... I met a new girl and began leaving my exercises and out every night drinking and eating, put on 5 stone and developed high blood pressure and cholesterol, l wish I'd stuck with the weights lol 66 now and recentky had a new right hip replacement, not allowed to lift more than 40lb now, sighhhhh..

@deanmachine65 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I’m in my late 50s and recently noticed that going downstairs is slightly more difficult than it used to be. I will be doing these exercises daily from now on.

@gabrielleparis3532 Жыл бұрын

I believe you just saved my life. I've had 2 major falls going down stairs. And I work out 45 minutes every day! But not eccentric movements. ❤

@dq405 4 ай бұрын

At the end of autumn, 2023, I began to work on the "chair sit-to-stand" exercise described here, and was appalled to realize that my legs, otherwise quite reliable, were weak in this movement. Now, three months later, I am not only much more strong, but I can walk down stairs, walk downhill, and step off curbs with greater ease and stability. Thank you for this!

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

That is fantastic to hear! I'm so pleased my guidance and your work has resulted in such a noticeable improvement, that's fantastic. Keep up the great work!

@Tascountrygirl Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is a great exercise I can see. As an ex teacher I can also recognise what a good teacher you are as well. Well presented, clear voice, great deminstrations. Will start today.

@justkidding9751 Жыл бұрын

You're right, I had a terrible fall a few years ago, stepping down a kerb, my whole leg locked up, and I went down like a sack of spuds. Took me a while to recover, and the jerk locked my back up big time. I dislodged a disc and had too wait 2 years for surgery, the surgery left me in a lot if pain and i spent 6 month's in a wheelchair, then a year on crutches then 5 years withca stick. NI'm 64, and it was 9 years ago cause I gad to give up my motorcycle and my job and make sacrifices i never thought I'd have to, and I've just last week had my motorcycle MOT'd and insurance and taxed been out on her twice, Saturday & today. Did 73 miles over them 2 days, and it was amazing. That fall knocked the confidence out of me, but I'm back now. Great channel. I've subscribed and feel positive.

@pamelamolina5623 Жыл бұрын

Omg what an ordeal!

@joanneglas4851 Жыл бұрын

Wow such a long recovery, glad to hear you are doing so much better and back on your bike… 🌸

@laurab972 Жыл бұрын

You are so strong to go through all that and I’m happy for you that you’re back in the wind.❤️💨🏍️

@suchitrarathore2091 5 ай бұрын

Glad you are back on your feet. A fall knocks off our mobility, confidence, apart from the terrible pain, ofcourse. The Doc is right. We have to be very careful.

@libertyfirst4083 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you. That first exercise you make look easier than it is! I think it's the slow speed that really adds to the challenge.

@johnziersch4605 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the interesting & VERY helpful video. I'm a 73 years old driving instructor from Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and have moved to South Australia to retire. As a type 2 diabetic who had a sedentary job, I found that exercising as well as a correct diet is a must - in 5 months I no longer take insulin injections (from 70 units to zero) and my doctor has now told me to stop taking gliclazide as well. I climb 100+ steps daily (always holding the handrail and with a walking stick ready to prevent falls) but muscular problems, vertigo and balance problems have made me too scared to descend - I'll leave a building via the car-park ramp rather then descending the main-door steps. Sit-to-stand has always been one of my daily exercises but it never occurred to me to sit down again slowly, so I'll modify this exercise to include that as well.

@elsakopp7457 11 ай бұрын

❤️🤗🇦🇺

@kathym6603 10 ай бұрын

Oh yes... I remember trying to go down a steep 24" slope that felt so "impossible" and unbelievably difficult. As a kid it would have been really easy. This is such a great video to call attention to this problem. I have found the "stepping down" (for instance walking down a steep hill) to be surprisingly difficult. And then I've wondered about walking down stairs but all I do is "pray for the best." (Duh)....

@brianmaloney-cc2kt 7 ай бұрын

Fit a lift and avoid the stairs. A lift is good for bringing down the laundry and suitcases or even a hoover.

@suebingham4752 6 ай бұрын

Very useful video. Will def start doing these exercises.

@mariabeen6983 Жыл бұрын

I’m really happy to find your videos. I’ve problem with both walking and going downstairs. I’m 75 years and I don’t think the problems will disappear without doing these exercises. I’ve been doing weights and yoga for many years and obviously that hasn’t helped. Thanks for all your good advices , can’t wait to start to include them in my exercise routine Spring greetings from Sweden

@elsakopp7457 11 ай бұрын

❤️🇸🇪❤️

@88pynogrl Жыл бұрын

There’s a hill down the road from me, I do repeats up and down it for 30 minutes. Been doing it for years, and it has helped my balance and cardio health.

@barbaraweatherman5340 8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea. I have nice steep hill I can do that with on my morning walk. Great hint, thanks!

@KF-cx8bm Жыл бұрын

I wasn't even aware of stairs until the last couple of years ( I'm 55) now I pause and think every time I confront stairs, I'm definitely going to try these exercises

@nataliechongtai6430 Жыл бұрын

Almost 6 weeks ago I was going down a flight of 3 steps in my home, I slipped on the middle step, fell, and fractured the talus bone in my left foot. Thanks for reinforcing what I’d already known, we need a home on one level!

@suzannemcmaken4648 Жыл бұрын

Actually, my friend moved to a one level home and she said she has lost strength to walk up and down stairs. From Colorado, USA.😊

@lorit8799 Жыл бұрын

I fell while coming down the stairs and tore the meniscus in my knee. I have been avoiding steps since then, where ever possible. Hopefully there are other ways to maintain strength without going up and down steps.

@pragawa 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@jeffturner8927 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just hit 70 and I can definitely see the benefits of these exercises. I’ve ridden bikes all my life and still do, either inside on a trainer or mountain bike outside. Would the muscle groups I use be helpful in stepping down. I’ve never felt challenged with this movement.

@alexgraham113 Жыл бұрын

A problem I have is a lot of steps are narrow and I have big fit. A recipe for additional problems going down stairs.

@cb1623 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to suggest that this can also be because stepping down requires looking down and many people of that age wear progressive glasses, these lenses make the view looking down look closer than it is.

@timothyseavey3243 Жыл бұрын

using a chair is ideal for not only the elderly as it is so safe but also anyone recovering from a serious spinal injury as I have. I have found this exercise hugely helpful in my recovery and it is so easy to do five, six times per day for eight slow reps each time. That's less than one minute for each session which ANYone can make time for. The only equipment needed is a solid chair. Great advice here.

@MelAtlNP 9 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much! I had my first “old person fall” at about age 57. I was stepping off a curb. I think weak knees, muscles and wearing my brand new bifocals for the first time contributed to this. I’ve now accommodated to my bifocals. I’m definitely going to do these exercises! Thank you!

@Yell5651 Жыл бұрын

Another great advice. Easy to practice. I found that my knees protest a bit. At 82 I am looking forward the next video.

@donaldbustell Жыл бұрын

I am 74 years old. The closest that I have ever come to falling going down stairs had nothing to do with muscles and everything to do with lined bifocal glasses messing up my depth perception because I didn't tilt my head forward far enough to look through the upper part of the lens.

@akeleven Жыл бұрын

I think bifocals are definite hazard. Considered trying to eliminate them but what to do without them.

@donaldbustell Жыл бұрын

@@akeleven I successfully moved to progressive lenses, although I was told that I am unusual; apparently a lot of people can't make the change from lined bifocals. It removed the issues I had (which usually involved going down stairs with poor lighting, as I recall) and the only 'downer' has been that I can't see straight lines anymore: if I hold up a ruler the edge looks like an arc instead of a straight line. But all the videos we see on the internet were shot with a smartphone which has a fisheye lens so nothing appears straight anymore.

@Soapandwater6 Жыл бұрын

That's why I don't like my bifocals when I'm walking around. And it's no wonder that the elderly fall so much if they're looking down through the magnification part of their bifocals. The ground looks blurry! I can't tilt my head forward far enough to look through the top lens. I take them off.

@Starchaser63 Жыл бұрын

I think the slips trips n falls over 50's is connected to a loss of strength and muscle mass 💪. Regular exercise throughout life and making sure the over 50's have adequate protein / Essential Amino Acids is crucial as we age...😊

@katelawlor9610 10 ай бұрын

I fell down stairs in work a few months ago and sprained both ankles. Much better now after a short period of rest followed by light exercise and some physio. These exercises and bodyweight squats are great.

@flyerbluedog Жыл бұрын

Quite right. At 45 years old, I was absentmindedly coming down the stairs to the basement, missed the last three steps, sprained my ankle pretty badly, suffered a pulmonary embolism 6 weeks later, when a tiny blood clot that had formed in my ankle moved up to my lungs. Having had a kidney stone the year before, the pain felt very similar and led me to believe I was passing a stone once again. Not feeling worried, I delayed my visit to the ER till the following day, late in the afternoon. Thank goodness, the ER doctor did the correct diagnosis and immediately put me on thrombotic. I ended up staying 5 days in the hospital, made a full recovery and am now permanently on an apixaban type blood thinner.

@biggusdickus5986 2 ай бұрын

You should change your user name to Calamity James 😂

@djordanjere2911 2 ай бұрын

Now that you are on blood thinners... For heavens sake... Don't fall 🤢

@ixchelssong Жыл бұрын

I have a condition that affects my balance, so I've had to be very careful with downward stepping for years. I have had to hold on to a railing and/or a wall when going down stairs. Once in the past year, I was on a bus with packages and couldn't hold on to anything else. So, of course, I had a spectacular fall out of the bus. Luckily, the only injury was to my pride! 😅😅

@thefilipinojoe 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. I recently moved into a two-story townhouse, where I am constantly going up and down the stairs. The whole reason for moving into a two-story apartment, was to ensure I get a good workout and stay in shape. But I have noticed that I am going very slow down the stairs. So your exercises are going to help me to strengthen my legs like you said. I am 61 years old.

@merryhunt9153 6 ай бұрын

I go down stairs backwards. Got the idea watching sailors on ships coping with steep ladders. I am adamant that every staircase, even one with just one step, should have a rail or a handle to give support to people of all ages.

@smallfootprint2961 Жыл бұрын

Hope I can do at least one of these. Thank you for your careful demonstrations, and for caring about those of us who are a little older. Very helpful.

@boonavite3200 Жыл бұрын

Another tip is to engage your core while going down a step. It makes balancing and stability much easier

@hoagyguitarmichael 7 ай бұрын

Now you tell me! ;-) I fell and broke my femur by stepping down the only step in our rental house. Thanks for the exercises -just discovered your great channel

@cathyphegley7848 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Will. I recently almost fell stepping out the door on my back porch. What a wake-up call! It’s a tiny step down. So I started stepping up and down the lower steps and holding on to the bannister. It’s amazing how well the body responds with continued effort. I will now add this exercise with my stool that has handles.💕

@nz-nz Жыл бұрын

Fantastic to have exercises targeted for this age group. Thank you!

@ronpflugrath2712 10 ай бұрын

That is impossible step with hernia rip rip

@deborahs2593 Жыл бұрын

Will, you are an absolute gem! First, you have a wealth of knowledge. More importantly, you have a talent for explaining it in ways that compel me (and apparently others) to learn and take action. Thirdly- it's a pleasure to hear your accent- for these American ears😊 Thank you!

@monicabella7894 Жыл бұрын

Last but not least sympatic & not bad-looking.

@margaretblack8538 9 ай бұрын

Ach Monica... He's a good looking English laddie. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@imaniwilson1848 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video, Will! I’ve been binge watching since I recently discovered you. I love how thorough and clear your explanations are; and not just the “what” but the “why”. I will be sharing with family and friends. Thank you so much! 🤩🙏🏽💕

@kathym6603 Жыл бұрын

It is good to hear you tell about stepping down. I knew it was a problem and have been astounded on several occasions how difficult it is. I want to be doing these exercises to keep myself from "getting into trouble."

@therealdeal3672 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Sixty-two now, got my butt kicked by covid age 59 and have still not regained my previous strength. I need to work harder at it and looks like your channel has some good information to help me get back in stronger condition. Even when I was exercising more regularly I experienced resistance to reconditioning because of being a covid long-hauler. But these kinds of exercises are very simple and clearly develop very important muscles.

@catkeys6911 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes for your full recovery!

@johnmitchell8925 Жыл бұрын

I'm 62 it got me twice kicked my ass messed up my visions and I have a lot more joint and muscle pain I'm unvaxxed and still have no regrets

@davidhoward4715 Жыл бұрын

@@johnmitchell8925 Something has affected your ability to use correct English expression. Is it stupidity or laziness?

@christopherpearce2831 Жыл бұрын

😊

@christopherpearce2831 Жыл бұрын

I have long covid and have been able to slowly improve by learning physio exercises off my phone hope you are better soon

@catkeys6911 Жыл бұрын

Great video! This is especially good for over-weight people, because, until they can get better control of their diets and lose weight, they can strengthen their legs and glutes, as well as improve their balance. The balance is very important. I know of some very overweight people who tend to fall frequently, because once they start tipping over, it's a lot of mass / momentum to counter.

@mauchkimberly 2 ай бұрын

Stepping down. 100% agree with this. I never broke a bone in my body for my entire life...until I missed the last step while walking down a dark staircase in an unfamiliar house, at 51. It took forever for that fracture to heal. And I blame the chunky sports shoes I was wearing (sketchers but many brands have these heals). It turns out that the shoes you love are going to cause you to break your leg if you're not paying attention while wearing them. I have since switched out my casual shoes to "barefoot" style shoes because they force your foot to exercise the muscles responsible for arch support. They're like walking barefoot, as far as arch support goes and there's a much bigger toe box than typical shoes; my feet have not been happier (in case anyone's curious I got most of mine from Xero shoes but there are several brands of this style).

@andreatorraca8755 Жыл бұрын

Recently stepping out of my car, I almost went flying….not good foot gear surly didn’t help, lesson learned.

@TheJessica44023 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Thanks for sharing Dr Will. Well done! 🙏🏼😇

@HT-Physio Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@fishwanda Жыл бұрын

He's not a doctor

@tracik1277 Жыл бұрын

@@HT-PhysioI am 54. I have recently been given exercises by a NHS physio which include squats. I am doing 3 to 4 sets of 10 a day and managing fine it seems. Should I not be doing them then? I feel it is increasing my strength in general.

@mamalovesthebeach437 Жыл бұрын

Love the the sit stand! This can be practiced all during the day while working on the computer.👏🏻

@MelliaBoomBot Жыл бұрын

About 12 years ago I broke my ankle. It gave me such an insight into mobility and how you get about your own house etc. I suggest everyone pretends they've a broken ankle to get about your own house, it's an eye opener. And so was the physio. Now that Im over 50 I value my mobility actually more. Interesting video.... Subbed!

@sharonkumagai7674 10 ай бұрын

Saw your video on knees and bought your book right away. Got it today and I'm so glad I did, each exercise I have tried is doing good things. I've done yoga for years and am very active but I think having your specific expertise on how to intervene the first moment things start to show up will be invaluable. Thank you for the work you are doing, I think you are amazing. :)

@AmandaJYoungs Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video - I'm saving it to a play list because I really need to start a home exercise programme that keeps me functional.

@macklyn Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful and easy to understand advice that will help both me and my mother.

@marywat7690 11 ай бұрын

You are the best! Thanks your teaching.

@julesgemini1 Жыл бұрын

I have a phobia of climbing down stairs since as far back as I can remember..have had several accidents involving getting/climbing down steps/stairs. Always use the handrails if any.

@sght6012 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insigtht/guidance for us old foggies.. I've always walk downhill at a fraction of my speed going up hill and haven't a clue why. I hope I can now balance out my muscles so I can go downstairs faster and with more confidence.

@toadhall5041 Жыл бұрын

I've been going down stairs BACKWARDS for quite some time now. I weight 2x what I should and this keeps my knees from hurting. I always hold the railing and take my time. I have a bare feet only on stairs rule, soxs are deadly.

@kayplayforth9007 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Will. Your Videos are SO INFORMATIVE and Accurate. I had a fall going Up our back step! fell backwards and broke my wrist, now have 2 plates. after this, twisted to flush the loo and my back went Out the pain has been Unbearable, after this my right leg kept giving away. I had two falls and ended up in hospital because of the Pain! 😢 I still can't walk by myself 😔. Seeing the Physio Now I am well enough to be taken for the appointments. Finding your VIDEOS SO ENCOURAGING. You have given me light at the end of my tunnel 🦵🌈 knowing that these Excercises Actually Work 👏👏👏❤️ I have always been Active but didn't realise how much we need to keep strengthening our muscles as we age Yes I'm over 50. Thank You Again, I check in each day for Inspiration from you as I slowly recover.

@rohanlady4 7 ай бұрын

About 2 months ago I missed the 2 bottom stairs in the dark and sprained my right knee. I'm 66 and ever since then I've been terribly slow and cautious on the stairs. It was also revealed that I have arthritis in both knees and have had it for some time. I go to the gym - personal trainer 2x a week and now PT for my knee. I will add in these two exercises at home. The other thing for me is judging distance, which is getting harder, so I have a difficult time seeing how far down the next stair is, even though I go up and down the same stairs many times a day.

@J.G.817 Жыл бұрын

Thank You sir for this valuable infor. I'm 65 years young and take movements with my body very serious, especially now because I am suffering with sciatica which makes walking and bending extra challenging,I will follow your exercises.🙏God Bless you.

@trlababalan277 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Can you also teach us exercises for people with myopathy who can't stand up from a squat and who have difficulty climbing the stairs (loss of glute muscles, etc.) that also result in falls? Most thankful in advance. 🌷

@margo3731 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant advice, thank you. I fell going down a step 8 months ago. Broke my ankle... since then, I've been petrified of steps. You have given me a huge amount of hope through your excellent advice. 😊

@googoo554 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, thank you so much for caring and for all your valuable knowledge. Much appreciated

@FernandaFerreira-eo6sp Жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent! Really useful, and easy to do... Thank you so much!!!!

@gloriacote2074 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent explanations. So young and so wise.

@yvonnesmith2578 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Will, you are such a Great help & inspiration to the “Over 50 crowd” I’m definitely getting your book, you make it easy to understand & do the exercises. Your advice makes sense!❤

@riproar11 Жыл бұрын

Decades ago I understood, from observing older people, that your joints will wear out with age. Whenever there is an opportunity to not take a step downward, take it. When stepping off a curb at say, a shopping plaza or street, walk where the curb inclines to flatness. You only have so many steps you'll take so save them whenever/wherever you can. Use both arms and hold onto both rails when ascending/descending stairs to reduce the weight pressure on your joints.

@BeamRider100 Жыл бұрын

I knew you were going to say that. That's the exercise that I've been doing lately. My knees are fine now, but I had some clicking, when barbell squatting, which was fixed with the step down repeats and also squeezing things between my legs (due to lack of adductor machine).

@susanlajoie2053 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this content and now I'll add these exercises to my daily routine

@patsavinda1703 Ай бұрын

Again just found your channel and there are no coincidences! I just turned 60 🥴😂 and I have noticed for awhile now trouble with going down stairs…..and I have an active on my feet job daily😮 We all can learn!

@janetpogson7582 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting your two movements. I am recovering from a fall, as described by you. My injury is a torn meniscus. NOW, thanks to you I shall do the exercises and be more prepared.

@benjamindsouza6736 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you so much! 🙏🙏

@hb11912 11 ай бұрын

I am 55 and have had tendinitis in my left foot for the last 3 months due to walking too much and too far. My physiotherapist recommended the step exercises for my foot which I do most days and it does seem to help. I still suffer from the pain however but it’s not severe enough to affect my mobility.

@maryspangler4557 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping all of us and being so specific with the demos!

@marilynnschroeder4436 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you’re video popped into my Home Screen!

@vasanthidoraisamy2856 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great explanation...

@yolanda9730 Жыл бұрын

I have been doing ecentric training for years now. Biceps, triceps, lunges, squats, chest press all with weights. I'm 59 😁

@harinderkaur6947 Жыл бұрын

You have really explained it in an easy way to make people like me understand how we can step down to minimise the pain. I have been facing problem going downstairs. Thank you very much.

@glowilk5377 2 ай бұрын

I took a fall prevention class from nurses who specialize in that. Her husband repairs the injuries from the falling. “ Stepping “ off the wrong way dumps into “ falling “. The other nurse works for the Ortho doc. Simple, simple is watch where you are going, don’t carry too much where you can’t see where you are going; get rid of your rugs. Too, watch new medications, new glasses; both may alter your equilibrium- It never hurts to find your niche of fitness, exercising. Keep moving to remain agile so the falling is less to happen.

@marieanda8665 Жыл бұрын

At last I understand what has happened to my knee, thanks to your marvelous video! I was in the forest picking mushrooms and jumped down from quite a high ledge and ever since my knee hasn't been right. I'm starting to appreciate that I have to be more careful at the age of 68. Now I will start doing your exorcises before going walking. With thanks!

@johnhinkey5336 Жыл бұрын

It's called staying in as best of shape, particularly below the waste, as one can be as you age to avoid and/or better handle these kinds of movements that can result in falls.