3 Ways to Improve Balance (for Seniors 60+)

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3 Ways to Improve Balance (for Seniors 60+)

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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 a set of simple daily exercises that can be used to improve your balance! This episode is perfect for people over 50 who want to improve their balance without spending hours at the gym or at balance classes.
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@philshallat9043 3 ай бұрын

I just turned 80 and am in excellent health with good mobility. Nevertheless, for the first time in my life I have begun (in earnest) to pay attention to my balance and stability and to the health of my feet, all aspects of my health that I have more or less taken for granted previously, all of which have diminished perceptibly over the past 5 years as well. And just as I am getting stoked to act on this new health awareness I accidentally bumble into your excellent videos, which I have been gobbling up. I leave in September for an ambitious trip to Europe that will involve, as always, much walking. My goal is to integrate these balance exercises into my daily routine so that when September rolls around I am at a much improved level of balance and stability, not to mention safety. Thank you for these exercises, Will.

@stuartyirui Ай бұрын

Me, too. Am 80. Will soon be going to a conference where there's going to be a lot of walking. Will's counsel and range of choices are great.

@kensalamba324 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, as a stroke survivor this is the best exercise instruction on balance, that I’ve come across. Thank you. Bless

@noelajones619 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. I’m. 88 yrs and they are so helpful. Much appreciated.

@pregapillay5326 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work, it is far more valuable to older people than you can possibly realise.

@vishnupriyarautela6283 6 ай бұрын

Am 81 yes old and have recently started watching your videos. 😢you are fantasticand explain everything so clearly. Am following your suggested exercises and hope I will improve my walking and balance.

@marybodonovan Жыл бұрын

What I really love about all your videos is the explanation of the reason behind the exercise.

@lindaj5492 Жыл бұрын

Your advice to get yourself checked: This reminded me of a time when I began losing my balance frequently - to the point of feeling as though gravity was no longer ‘vertical’. Went to GP after tipping over onto a wall heater; was thoroughly checked out for inner-ear problems, and GP recognised that a blood pressure pill I was taking had been leaching potassium from my system. Changed the meds, and gravity was soon back to vertical!

@googoo554 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info. Your GP sounds great. Glad you are better now. Take care.

@VasantiP Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, My husband has a similar problem of losing his balance. He takes Telmisartan for his blood pressure. Could you please tell me which medication you take for blood pressure. Thank you.

@lindaj5492 Жыл бұрын

@@VasantiP Sorry Vasanti, I’m not medically qualified to give you any advice. There could be many reasons for your husband’s loss of balance: best thing would be for him to consult his own doctor.

@VasantiP Жыл бұрын

@@lindaj5492 Thank you

@christinewalsh7262 Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@moyrahammond9867 Жыл бұрын

It is so good to have a very caring, young professional guiding us through great exercises that are so important dealing with our age related problems. . The first exercise I thought easy, second exercise, well OK , by the third I had changed into a the original wobbling jelly & laughed & wobbled all over the place! More practise with that one. Thank you 😂

@moyrahammond9867 Жыл бұрын

Any way of buying a hardback of the book?

@nuthinbutlove Жыл бұрын

I went through the same. Stick with it and you'll have them all. ☺️💪

@margaretlatona5702 Жыл бұрын

After a serious fall and 10 weeks in hospital I'm working hard on my physio exercises....the balance exercises you have shown are an excellent guide ....thank you

@keithbutcher5386 7 ай бұрын

Well done. Keep going.

@francesgrumblatt3420 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I am following you and doing the balance, been doing the walk for sometime, I am 99, and geriatrics “ wonder child” thank you for these videos,

@jamesl.o.h.6000 10 ай бұрын

Wow 99! And still fit & positive, your presence here is inspiring sir! 👍🏻🙏🏻

@nickb654 4 ай бұрын

Skip to exercises that start at minutes 5, 7 and 9.

@robyncurtis8542 Жыл бұрын

Watching from Australia. Absoluely brilliant, commonsense exercises. Thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏

@colleenrichards5662 11 ай бұрын

Hello from NSW…👍

@junemartin609 10 ай бұрын

Hello from Melbourne great video to watch.

@rolandlickert2904 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from Bali watch your Videos for 8 months and practice some of your exercises daily for up to 30-40 minutes they are accommodating. Thanks for your advice!(75 years old)

@julierobertson148 7 ай бұрын

I'm 76 and this is the most valuable balance advice I've so far received. My problem started becoming apparent 20 years ago and has progressively worsened. If I'd known then to do what this video taught me, I'd be much more stable today. Heartfelt thanks.

@manuelahrasky8472 Жыл бұрын

I have just discovered your videos. What a fantastic resource! Thank you so much! I love the clarity of your verbal explanations and your physical demonstrations.

@XRP747E Жыл бұрын

I'm 76. My balance is pretty good, but I've noticed a slight deterioration over recent months. I have had a history of stumbling for many years of fast walking exercise. This has concerned me and resulted in diminished confidence. I see the benefits of your suggested exercises and will make them part of my daily routine. Thank you so much for your excellent videos.

@donnafreehauf6583 7 ай бұрын

I’m 74 with double knee replacements since 2007. I don’t get on my knees, always uncomfortable even on mattresses. Last couple of years been falling. These exercises I will try. I walk around telling myself to pick up my feet. Last fall in November scared me pretty bad. Blowing leaves, stepped off a patio,, not deep and cleared, but somehow went down and hit a low stone bench. Little sratched beside eye and on top of ear. Bleeds some and black eye. Didn’t black out, no dizziness, didn’t hurt much either. I was lucky, could have been much worse. Really need to watch myself. Happy New Year!

@bettiesnyder8393 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I’ve noticed lately that my balance is getting worse and - it’s never been that great in the first place. I’m going to try these exercises!

@user-vj6fc5cj6s Жыл бұрын

100% Excellent. All videos very well structured and progressive so it is easy to move to the next stage 🙂 Of course, doctors have said "You're just getting old" and "Learn to live with it". Then the prescription pad comes out! I really don't want any of that and am so pleased to have found your site. Thank you; thank you! 🙂

@sheilahenderson5973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I've been doing the balancing on one leg for about three months now and was getting a bit smug, to find a video with the next step is amazing 🤩 I've got better balance now, at sixty, than in my twenties; just want to keep working on it so it stays 😅

@emmkaa2099 Жыл бұрын

This is terrific, thank you! I had both hips revised last summer and now I'm one month post-op a TKR - REALLY need to regain balance. Greetings from the southern California desert, US

@lesleypickering9387 Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant channel. All of the exercises that you demonstrate were recommended to me by my NHS physio but I love having a visual demo, it reminds me to di it properly and I also don't feel as if I'm doing it on my own. Thank you so very much Will. P.S. I've bought the book. Excellent.

@MsWildwood72 Жыл бұрын

This has been amazing, I’m 51 and have had problems with falling a bit inside and out side Fantastic !

@rosalindchu7588 Жыл бұрын

Love yr video. This is the third one I have watched. Am way passed 50 yet I still find yr exercises useful. Thank you.

@lijinzhou9902 11 ай бұрын

These are simple exercises which we take for granted during our younger days. Thank you do much❤

@ladyalaina42 9 ай бұрын

Oh my! Needed this so much. At 81 everything is going to pieces especially after open heart bypass surgery. Balance was never a problem until then. Now the second exercise shows me how bad my balance is! Yikes. Will be working on this daily!!@ thank you dear boy, you are a God send!

@user-gx1zt6qm1w 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I am from South Africa. I have a problem with vertigo and this is helping me a lot.

@thomasbrady63 Жыл бұрын

Very great exercises . I’ve had two serious foot operations since 2018 and a total knee replacement last year. One of those exercises, the second one my PT had me doing on balance pads . I bought a couple balance pads off Amazon to do them at home . The third exercise is a another great exercise, similar to one’s done on a step to gain your quad and glut strength. Thanks for caring about us as we get older . Never thought about this when I was younger and playing sports . God bless you .

@dikilin Жыл бұрын

Love your videos lately been following closely ...had brought tremendous improvements in my walking and balancings of my 65 years old legs...please do more helpful videos for seniors Dr...God bless you and millions thanks

@haroldfloyd5518 Жыл бұрын

He’s a young dude but clearly has worked with lots of us older folks. Useful stuff, as I find my balance getting iffy at 66.

@inezzbeadz 5 ай бұрын

I 65 same, sciatica pain

@stephanygates6491 Жыл бұрын

Wow! The additional challenge of the second exercise blew me away (with eyes closed, because that’s how feet together was easy). I obviously will benefit from practice.

@estelleroxanakho3039 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate you helping us seniors. So great to see a young man so passionate to help his elders. God bless you son❤ 😢

@beritgyllenebern4250 Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Your demonstrations are perfect. So useful. The best I have seen. Have started to follow them and already noticed result.

@gregoriybelskiy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I think that could be very useful exercises for seniors.

@lesleystewart8285 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your manner of teaching so easy, i am 76 soon and i have had a few falls ..my problem being I don't lt my foot high enough and I have trouble with my balance mind you I've had a knee replacement some 10 or eleven years ago

@jackwilliams9114 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of your videos. I am 73 and the caregiver of my 92-year-old mum. I have myself doing a lot of your exercises and her doing some also. This group will be added to hers. I am fortunate that presently my balance is excellent. Thanks again

@michaelzimmer1115 2 ай бұрын

I have been watching a lot of videos on topics such as this, and I find you to be one of the best and most credible in your advice and presentation.

@ritamarshall2644 10 ай бұрын

I’ve just restarted yoga after a five year gap, and I’m shocked to discover how much balance and movement I’ve lost on that time. These will help. I’m also aware that bunions have worsened and this is making it harder to balance.

@carolscott2076 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your clear presentation of the exercises. I've been teaching exercise to seniors at a local gym for the past 10 yrs. When teaching balance I also cue "through the eyelash look" if they find closing the eyes is a bit too challenging. They love it when I give them balance homework 😊

@MultiHairypotter Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir. I was doing these for a good year and then an accident however small so I’m going back to these exercises again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Very helpful .

@alokamukherjee6347 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, excellent 👌

@jfisher23 22 күн бұрын

Will, thanks for your video's. I've ordered your book; it should arrive tomorrow. I'm 76 years old and at this point I'm still pretty active. However, I watched my father, who passed away several years ago at 94 years old, deteriorate over the years because he wouldn't do the things he needed to do to maintain his lifestyle. I don't want to end up like him. Thanks for helping us old people maintain active lives. BTW, I live in Concord, NC USA..

@HT-Physio 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with useful and interesting information! I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing and that he struggled in the years prior. Well done on the efforts you're making to focus on your health and to keep yourself active. I'm wishing you all the best :)

@shirleyandrews1152 11 ай бұрын

These look really do-able. I’m 82, have a poorly done hip replacement & peripheral neuropathy. THANK YOU😻

@angelawhitehouse1840 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm healthy, 71 years old and I found these exercises really useful.

@doreendsouza8862 Жыл бұрын

Your videos have helped me a lot ...I noticed there s a lot of difference in my balance since I ve been doing your exercises ..thankyou so much ..

@tselisoncholu7914 Жыл бұрын

Should greatly assist my balance trials.Had no idea how to start getting rid of my wobbly ones for my prosthesis fit in the very near future.Thanks for the tip.Receive my subscription from my heart!!!

@susanann8741 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for these exercises. So helpful. ❤️

@rosaleenmitchell3786 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your great exercises. I have included many of them in my regime. I am 76 and have had bilateral hip replacements during the Covid years. I like how you explain and demonstrate each exercise in an easy to relate manner. Surprised that there are some very rude comments on here. Keep up your great outreach and I’ll keep watching. Thank you

@HT-Physio 5 ай бұрын

That is fantastic to hear I'm so pleased my guidance has been helpful - there's always people that like to be rude, but that won't stop me from reaching the people that benefit from my work!

@sarlakapadia9251 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the exercises you show..very helpful...many Blessings😊

@LloydRMaes Жыл бұрын

I have polyneuropathy I don't know if I should be doing these exercises for balance. I fell last week when my legs wouldn't keep me from falling . I enjoy your videos very much Will!

@butterflycreation2468 10 ай бұрын

I wish you had a pdf of some of these exercises so I can put them in my binder. It helps me to see the exercise on paper in either written form or in picture form. I like how these exercises do not require buying equipment. Because I had a small fracture in my knee I had to do exercises. Now I’m adding more to the already list the PT lady gave me. Thank you for going slow enough so I can understand how to do each exercise.

@elleng7658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I need to think if getting knee replaced so I can get back to my active life style. It's hard to think about.....good point get it fixed!

@mariaavery1212 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing numerous solutions for balance issues that many people deal with especially those retired.

@maryarmstrong3518 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you. You’re wonderful!!

@tonyquek6157 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Will, appreciate it very much. God bless.

@catecurl3790 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Wil, very glad for these exercises and information. I have had two falls and the experience is obviously awful. I was very fit until chronic illness , recovery and now rebuilding with my good doctors blessing of course. Hope to have time soon to look proper,y at your book.

@bharatishah4351 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your support and good explanation to do these exercise definitely it will help. Many many thanks for this guidence.🙏👌

@GraphicsGuru37 Жыл бұрын

Great exercise. Starting tomorrow. Thank you.

@Violet3017 10 ай бұрын

Just found your videos and really find them helpful. Your explain why everything do clearly. My balance has been terrible, and I also recently had hip replacement surgery so that didn’t help my balance. I need to use a cane because I am really afraid of falling, but I have found a number of good instructors online that give excellent advice, and you are one of the best!! I’m 80 years old but know I absolutely need to keep moving and improve my balance. I do NOT WANT TO FALL!!

@user-ic8lo4wu1g 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for another excellent and concise video. I'm 63 and really need to be mindful of balance problems, especially on days like today, when I felt like clearing out some high cupboards by stepping on a stool. I was incredibly careful and these exercises will help me continue to do essential daily activities safely. Thanks again from Sydney, Australia

@anthonybutt2453 Жыл бұрын

Excellent info & demo. You're doing God's work my friend. 👍

@fazalrahman4378 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for this very beneficial video for seniors may god bless you for all this hard and helpful work

@HT-Physio 3 ай бұрын

Very pleased to be of help!

@damarisramos7726 Жыл бұрын

Following your exercises I find that my balance is better on one leg than the other, is this normal? Thank you for this channel, im following fromCosta Rica

@albertotoddie 9 ай бұрын

So appreciate these demonstrations accompanied be clear concise instruction. Also enjoy the “putting the kettle on”….😊

@patpagano9629 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Will try doing this daily. Have been in yoga for 5 years...still find balancing difficult...probably because I have flat feet.

@petercollins7848 8 ай бұрын

Forget the Yoga! Hiking in the countryside is the very best exercise you can do to improve balance. Walking over uneven ground causes you to strengthen muscles, tendons and bones. It also creates neural connections which help with balance. Eventually you should be able to put socks and shoes on while balancing on one leg with no other support. I am 75 and can do that easily after years of hiking. All types of indoor ‘exercises’ are a poor substitute.

@tinafry1740 4 ай бұрын

It's excellent that you give a time frame for us to expect to see an improvement. Very motivating!

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

So pleased it was motivating, that's the most important thing!

@ReallyJillRogoff Жыл бұрын

Thank-you, Will. Just what I was looking for.

@patriciaegan7244 8 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure that people will begin to see the urgency to improving balance will happen after falling down a few times, and then find themselves afraid of showering due to imbalance. Thanks for bringing this up and posting this video.

@RayWalls 5 күн бұрын

You’re terrific and so are your exercises. Thank you!

@FrancesFraser-wl1je 11 ай бұрын

Also watching from Australia, thanks again for such simple exercises to help us oldies improve our quality of life.

@johngeverett 8 ай бұрын

I keep my balance trained by standing on one foot while pulling my shoe on to the other foot, with no touch or support. Keeping my balance while doing that activity is just enough challenge to keep me tuned up. (I'm 71)

@annesanderson2289 4 ай бұрын

These balance exercises are so helpful - I had 3 falls over last 6 months and doc suggested Brandt-Daroff but these are more suitable for me. Will practice and many thanks indeed.

@edwardlarkin4279 3 ай бұрын

Thank you again. I'm 84, and can dance better than I can walk. Just went to Jerry Garcia cover band and danced for three hours, but I appreciate all your suggestions and knowledge.

@ronvanderwolf1700 6 ай бұрын

Again watching Wills advice is just so practical and the reasons for doing the exercises are also explained. Keep up the good work, you are helping so many ppl with these videos, For me , I am extremely gratefull. You are a good man Will and I hope that you get the credit you deserve. Keep it up as you have ppl that appreciate and totally respect you.

@TheMoby16 9 ай бұрын

Your sites are so helpful. Your explanations and thoroughness make these exercises so easy to understand and practice. I have learned so much!

@patriciadistefano7467 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I just found your channel. I look forward to watching more videos. Very helpful.

@martagomes567 10 ай бұрын

Hi. I just started following you and I think your videos are very helpful! I am 61 and trying to exercise as much as I can.

@kumarsabaratnam4787 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the useful tips.

@alananderson5929 8 ай бұрын

Great stuff. We put an 8 foot 2 x 4 on the deck next to the railing and we walk at 10 times every day. 🍀

@AM-ek5rm 10 ай бұрын

Just came across your videos and like them very much. I had major ear surgery at 40 years old and ever since I have had balance problems. I am going to give these a try😀. I am in my early 60’s

@chuckliebenauer3656 8 ай бұрын

I just had spine surgery had have to rebuild my walking and balance skills. This should help me a lot. Thku

@azsheri8 Жыл бұрын

Grateful for your channel popping up on my yt screen! I need to strengthen my right side where I have weakness especially when a bit tired. I am healthy, 76 and play some golf but stopped taking walks over 20 minutes long due to this weakness and toe tripping! These helpful videos should work well for me…I just have to discipline myself to do them regularly! ;)

@margaretlouis5172 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful to learn in this simple way to improve balance, Mr Harlow. I am truly indebted to you.

@chriscolliermahfouz9056 10 ай бұрын

I’m 63 and in pretty good shape-long time exercise person - I want to maintain balance and mobility so my focus is prevention. Thank you!

@nuthinbutlove Жыл бұрын

Great exercises! Thank you!

@user-xp5qx8wg9x 7 ай бұрын

Such good, safety-oriented instruction. You probably saved at least one person from having a life altering fall. All your videos are excellent, thank you.

@srigaayyar7910 Жыл бұрын

You are. Sooooooooooooo Brilliant 😊🎉.God bless you cheers and wishes

@evecampbell7744 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@ilitomasiverenakadavu8950 8 ай бұрын

Great advice and I will practice it now as I am 77 years old and need to improve my balance

@florencebasse7454 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing theses exercises. It is a challenge but as you said with daily practice, it will improve. This is excellent

@Blinks46 10 ай бұрын

I’m a very healthy active 64 year old and I love your advice that you give and I’d like to thank you 😊

@stevensnow4112 8 ай бұрын

The first exercise is no problem but it's amazing the difference having my eyes open/closed for the second and third exercises. With eyes open no issue but can't do them with eyes closed. Will keep practicing. thanks.

@clivebasson7831 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for these exercises.

@musicandmemory2 9 ай бұрын

Excellent. I’m 76 and just tripped on the sidewalk and broke my wrist and knee. I’m eager to improve my balance.

@maretabester9784 Жыл бұрын

Excellent exercises! 🙏

@nicolecandelierbourrier6292 11 ай бұрын

Cristal clear. Exercice 3 was already more challenging. The ankles do not respond well. So.... practicing. Thanks

@donnafrandsen8069 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! These exercises are very helpful for me!

@hazydreamer7965 4 ай бұрын

A wonderful way to keep us standing and walking safely. Thank you. I have watched most of your videos and decided now that for my birthday in a few weeks, I´ll buy your book. Those annoying round birthday numbers are not only telling us that we are getting older but also slowly weaker.

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for supporting both my channel and my book - I hope you find my book valuable and interesting! And Happy Birthday to you, make sure to celebrate the occasion!

@gauriblomeyer1835 8 ай бұрын

How is playing table tennis to our balance ? I am 83 and play for 73 years and have got excellent balance. No exercises necessary only playing table tennis and try to win.

@jillorton3004 3 ай бұрын

I played tennis until I was 83 so I also had good balance but had my first fall on the court when I broke a wrist. 4 hour operation, all good and broke the same wrist 6 months later. No more tennis now working on Wills videos, thank you Will, excellent clear instructions on how to keep going at age 86