Top 5 Balance Exercises | Part 3 - Fall Prevention for Any Age Including Seniors and the Elderly

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Top 5 Balance Exercises | Part 3 - Fall Prevention for Any Age Including Seniors and the Elderly

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Dr. Ben PT

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@DrBenPT 2 жыл бұрын

Which of these exercises did you find to be most helpful? Which one was the most challenging? Let me know! If you're looking for additional balance exercises, don't forget to check out my other balance exercise videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@yochanacoleman4974 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That last one showed me where my biggest weakness is. I had a death grip on my chair trying to keep from falling. With all of them, I could really feel it in the hips. Thanks for the help!

@DrBenPT 2 жыл бұрын

@@yochanacoleman4974 It's amazing how that last exercise can seem so simple, and yet be so challenging at the same time! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! Best wishes in improving your balance!

@josephinamokoena6865 Жыл бұрын

I have hip and Knees replace ment can you give me my exercise to do for me please Dr l try stretch exercises every morning

@margaretlok3918 Жыл бұрын

These videos are absolutely first class, clear and instructive. Just one thing and it has nothing to do with what you are talking about: please consider displaying some kind of a legal disclaimer at the beginning of each video. Just in case someone gets hurst and blames you! You are a nice guy.

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your encouragement! As I've been making more videos, I've been adding them into the actual video. I've always had them in my description box. Thank you for your concern!

@leadetarantogunduz882 Жыл бұрын

Very glad I found this exercises they are very helpful. Thanks

@toriwolf5978 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel ❤ so helpful, I’ve had a few really bad falls im 75 soon so these all help thank you so much for these I will do them everyday….

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you for stopping by and for your kind words! It makes me so happy to know that you found the information helpful! Best wishes to you in your balance journey!

@neilelias9375 Жыл бұрын

So, I am in my seventies and I was shocked at how quickly balance deteriorates. I tripped/fell a couple of times on uneven steps or sidewalks, and my children noticed I was shufflin and a little stooped as I walked. So the easiest exercise - high knee march - turned out to be the most effective immediately - it got me to focus on how I walk, and now they tell me I walk like I own the street. Over the period, single leg squats became easier and more useful - I had not before realised that strength is important for balance. Standing on one leg is still a work in progress, but even 10 seconds feels like a win. The other unexpected result is just more bodily confidence - I can often (not always) walk down a staircase in the middle (but I still look down.)

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! I know so many people who have similar stories!

@neilelias9375 Жыл бұрын

I was on part 2 commenting - I've just discovered it was 7 months ago - and I said I would do some of these daily and feed back after a month. Well, the month has taken time after I got gout for the first time (gout???), then Covid, then broken toe, but I'm finally there. My verdict - many thanks to Dr Ben because these exercises are truly effective. I chose 6, which happened to be 2 from each part, but I chose them because I could do two (confidence), could just about do two (set for achievement as I progressed), and could not do two without holding on. The six were: - tandem stance - high knee march - single leg swing - heel and toe raise - single leg squats - standing on one leg with head rotation After a week or so I added another real world exercise: walking up and down staircases without holding the rail. I'll do another post on the results.

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming back and sharing your progress!! So glad you've found these to be helpful!

@neilelias9375 Жыл бұрын

So, Dr Ben and others, I am ready to say these will be a part of my life, they are worth it. Maybe not every day: maybe 3 times a week. Oh, and I forgot to mention, the confidence means I do a bit more, especially walking and these exercises (squats) and I have actually lost some weight. And I have learned a lot about my body.

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

These comments have made my day! And you deserve a lot of the credit for sticking to a consistent plan! Oftentimes, the biggest hurdle is not the exercise, but consistency and following through!

@annemurphy4054 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doctor BEN.👍

@marykalokhe9310 11 ай бұрын

Very simple & useful to practice Thanks

@DrBenPT 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad to hear you found it helpful!

@hildakuruvila700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, could u please post more videos on balance and strengthening the kness, calves and legs muscles. Thank you

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and yes! I actually have a couple videos in the works already! I'll hopefully have them up soon! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!

@angelasweetin6676 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! Glad to be helpful!

@scottyell3470 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@DrBenPT 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@chuachangrieshaber4969 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic helpful and I Prefer To ask you for Balance : @ That Can be done when The knee has a Problem and does not disturb The knee while after an accident and There is a Problem That needs To restore The knee back To its original Condition. @ That is , The knee does not hurt after falling , but The ability That used To be reduced. @* Convenience in difficult. @* Is There any method in Physical Therapy That I Can go back To nomal. @*** At moment I am Currently building all The muscles To ease The burden on my knees after my last accident. @ The weird Thing is That it repeats The Same knee all Three Times. #*** I Try To do exercises To make my leg Strong ^ especially The folded leg muscles. @@@ Greatest & Thank you very much in Physiotherapy for Promoting a good quality of life That I Can can help myself.

@melissacarthy5896 Жыл бұрын

Love ur exercises

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! I'm so glad you found these to be helpful!!!

@neilelias9375 Жыл бұрын

Do I sound like a fan? I'M A FAN!

@DrBenPT Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Neil! Again, so glad you've found these to be helpful!

@4kstatusss 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video... I really need balance exercise after my ankle sprain

@DrBenPT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! Here's a link to my previous balance exercise videos which may help if these are too difficult. Best of luck! kzfaq.info/sun/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@nayanasalunke2847 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@lucius10 2 жыл бұрын

Very good, although very difficult.

@DrBenPT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for stopping by! If these feel a bit difficult, definitely check out my first balance video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g952eLmE1K63g2Q.html Those should be a little easier! :) Stay safe!

@lucius10 Жыл бұрын

@@DrBenPT Thank you👍

@dgale1023 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the exercises Dr. Ben it seems as if my left leg ( the one I am having trouble with) doesnt want to move like it lingers. Sounds crazy I know its weak thats why I am doing your exercises but its like it freezes and like its glued to the floor then it moves. I think I have sciatica but who knows? maybe piriformis. Any ideas what it might be? again thank you for your videos

@bhavandeepmann5256 8 ай бұрын

Hi wondering if you could provide some advice. When I’m standing I feel unsteady on my legs. Any help?

@DrBenPT 7 ай бұрын

Hello! Some people can feel unsteady when just standing due to a vestibular issue (what we commonly call the inner ear). Other times, people have decreased sensation in their feet and/or legs, which can make it difficult to feel the ground and small changes in weight shifts. Still other times, unsteadiness can be due to weakness or atrophy in some of the leg muscles responsible for balance control, such as the anterior tibialis. It would take a detailed physical examination to determine the true cause, but I hope this helps to provide a little information!