This - and every other video I've watched about how to use a cane - do not address using a cane for balance WHEN THERE IS NO WEAK OR PAINFUL LEG/FOOT/HIP INVOLVED! Quite understandably and laudably, they address using a cane to alleviate the problems associated with an injured or weak leg. However, for those of us who only use a cane to help us balance (and stay vertical!), it would be very helpful to inform viewers that the important thing is to synchronize the cane movements with the opposite leg. In other words, if you hold the cane in your right hand (as I do), move it forward and plant it down IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEPPING FORWARD AND PLANTING YOUR LEFT FOOT.

I will try. Thanks

Dr. Ben, thanks so much for teaching the exercises! I have just found this video, I hope it will help me! I’m 62 n progressively falling a lot , last year I fell 8 times so my head is not as smooth as before n I got many bruises throughout my body. Just this morning my optometrist told me that severs of her clients also have similar problem I.e balance after got Covid. I got Covid twice n since then on my balance became a problem 😢 ! I just hope this can be cured n people will come up n sharing with me what should we do?!?

Dr. Ben, thanks so much for teaching the exercises! I have just found this video, I hope it will help me! I’m 62 n progressively falling a lot , last year I fell 8 times so my head is not as smooth as before n I got many bruises throughout my body. Just this morning my optometrist told me that severs of her clients also have similar problem I.e balance after got Covid. I got Covid twice n since then on my balance became a problem 😢 ! I just hope this can be cured n people will come up n sharing with me what should we do?!?

Dr thanks

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What if both legs are weak?

Srroke pt help Pl

Thnx for sharing

Awesome

I have had back surgeries (4 total). I have been left with nerve damage in both legs. A drop foot on the left side but severe muscle pain in the right leg. Both legs are always numb & tingly. I have used a walker for 2 years, but now I feel I can walk with a cane. With both legs having problems, which side do you suggest I use for the cane? I have practiced with both sides, but neither side feels better than the other.

What if you are useing a cane do to back problems what hand would you use it in

Thanks so much for a wonderful video 🙏💞

This was great! Thank you so much!

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

Thank you.

Dr Ben your exercises are a great help to me, Lately I suffered sever pai in my lumbar down to my legs and feet which made me hard to balance my body.

I was paralise 2023.11.30.i think helping for my balance

Thank you, time sneaks up on you I had the inside of my bones shaved to give room for my pelvis because they don't line up. And this is going to sound silly but my cat gives me so much comfort through my night terrors but when I get crutches she hisses at me I want to give back so I've been walking with a cane but apparently I've been walking with it not correctly she said thank you

Thank you Dr Ben for this great video. The exercises are so easy and just what I need to stay balanced.

Thank you Dr Ben 🙏

Thanks, that was so helpful because I have looked at other videos and each one has had a different walking pattern. You clarified it all by explaining they are all correct, just used in different phases of your ability. Well done!

Thank you Dr. Ben! I just popped my knee for the first time, I’ve never used a cane, but, a friend gave me one awhile back. Now I’m having to figure out how to use it, grateful to find your excellent advice.

This is a great tutorial. Thank you u so much. I am preparing fir hip replacement surgery in a few days abd u wanted to see how to use a cane properly. I have been using a cane but. Ever really got the hang of properly using it or walking with it. Thank you so much this is very helpful 😊

Clear no need for background music,even if low,its annoying. slow instructions. Great

Very simple & useful to practice Thanks

How to walk with two poles and how to adjust the height ,thakyou .

Thank you for that information, much appreciated. Michael

Top quality information.

Very helpful video, now I know how to use my cane, after surgery 2 months ago I am still using the walker.. Thank you very much Dr. Ben 🙏🏻

Thank you for your video I'm been having balance problem fo a few years not and it is impacting my life feel very nervous so I'm going to try your exercises hopefully my balance improves and my confidence to be able to go places again I'm 69 years old

I like your training. Practicing the exercises surely will find good results. Balancing is my main criteria but only practice makes perfect! Thanks, Doctor!

I like this exercise its helpfull

The best video covering Balancing . Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

I knew it, upon seeing the video title, I'm ben using 1 for 18 years now. Brain surgery AFO. I'm have been using a wooden walking since for over 10 years.

IAM 70, have similar problem. Can't get up from chair or ground, without hands support, while walking left leg seams short, not balance with other leg.

I had a stroke and it's more Comfortable to use my right side

Excellent . Thank you.

Do you like it george mills roriguez ,do you likethis video ,?i like it.

I like your exercise for seniors. I’ll do them, thanks 😊.

In 2011 I experienced a stroke while I was asleep, it was a minor stroke can't remember the technical term the doctors used, any rate I am a disabled vet and received care at local VA. After my release from the VA hospital I was supposed to receive PT but was never given PT from the VA. The right side of my body was affected, not severely but there is a notable weakness and my stability when walking is noticeable not to mention the dexterity in my right hand and arm. I started to use a cane to help with stability but never was given proper training in use of a cane. So my question is should the cane be in my left or right hand when using it. VA seems to act indifferently to my questions in other works goes in on ear and out the other. Your video has answered some of my concerns. This happened when I was 54, will be 66 this July 4th seems to get worse each passing year.

I am 66 had many falls, mostly through civil wearing masks etc. My left knee does not squat knee surgery tenant's tied too tight. Can't do chair squats.or get up without using hands, something else to try to help? Love the video thanks

Thanks I am afraid I will fall.

Thank you, I’m going to do these and see what happens.

I have bunions and hammer toes - this condition makes it difficult to walk outdoors with any degree of balance.

Thank you for the video. Some of the exercises I do for my knee replacement PT. How might tinnitus affect one’s balance and propensity to fall or trip?

Thanks you

Can’t thank you enough, I’ve learned so much. You’ve answered many of my questions and concerns.

Indeed very practical. Heartfelt thanks ❤