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Balance Exercises - Top 5 Balance Exercises for Fall Prevention

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*MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All information and content presented in this video are for educational and informational purposes only. The information presented here is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for any professional medical services and/or consultation provided by your physician, physical therapist, or other health care provider. By watching this video, you agree that neither Dr. Ben PT, nor Physio Rising LLC, shall not be held liable or responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses that may come as a result of relying on the information or following any actions contained in this video. Always consult with a professional health care provider before beginning any exercise or balance routine, and also before making any decisions about your health, medical diagnoses and treatments.
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Hi Everyone!
In this video I'll be discussing the top 5 balance exercises that I use in the clinic to help with fall prevention! We will also be looking at WHY balance exercises are so necessary for EVERYONE as we age and get older. These are simple exercises for balance that can be done safely with proper support and supervision. Be safe and balance well!
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Dr. Ben is a practicing physical therapist in New England. He attended Boston University for undergraduate studies and then finished his graduate studies at Sacred Heart University.
After receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, he was accepted into an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, where he specialized his training to better help others. Since then, he has been on a journey of learning and discovery in helping people with his knowledge and compassion as a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy.

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@debradarr2509 Год назад

I’m 65 & ride my bike outside up to 20 miles in one day. I walk 4/5 miles with no issues. I’ve fallen twice in the past 2 weeks due to uneven sidewalks. Even hit my head hard on the cement yesterday when I fell the 2nd time. Thankfully no broken bones or issues from the falls. I will do your exercises until the day I’m gone & thank you for the video. Our city( va beach, Va) & probably many cities need to do a better job of maintaining sidewalks for all ages that use them.

@damon4802 10 месяцев назад

You should be riding on the road. It's usuallly better maintaiined.

@debradarr2509 10 месяцев назад

@@damon4802 true the roads have less debris & better maintained but idiot drivers will run you over. Just saying take care

@shishya99 Год назад

I'm also 86 and I've never fallen....come close though. I've only been doing this for two days but I'm feeling a great deal more confident. I have high hopes moving forward. Thanks Dr. Ben!!

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! I'm glad you found this helpful!

@ronaldwilson8941 Год назад

How do you stregthen thigh muscles with motor axonal polyneuropathy.(Elderly) thanks

@ronaldwilson8941 Год назад

@@DrBenPTi I have M.A. Pollyneuropathy and Arthrytus in both knees. What do you suggest. Thank You Ron Wilson.

@grahamwatson1543 Год назад

Great short video on balance. I am 76 and took a tumble about three years ago. Now I was a national gymnast and this may have saved me from a serious injury particularly as I have good spacial awareness. I took most of the force on my hands, by going through a press-up position. I put the incident down to my failing eyesight and my decreased leg strength. In years gone by I frequently turned on my ankles particularly when engaged in sporting activities. After non weight bearing ankle exercises I used a wobble board and rehearsed several proprioceptive exercises. This has certainly paid dividends.

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience!!

@nirup54 Год назад

Very nice vidio thank u sir

@a.hamidsaleemi5127 Год назад

A ver useful set of exercises. Than You.

@edwinjoern5955 Год назад

@kamlijava4255 11 месяцев назад

I am 74 i have parkinson i am falling down many times

@janicecrose376 5 лет назад

Dr. Ben, I have had 2 AVM's and 2 fractures from falls. Your the first person to address balance issues in a very compassionate and knowledgeable way....actually addressing balance as to where I'm at. I can tell you see the person as an INDIVIDUAL. THANKS!!!

@orangedog1189 Год назад

I've lately become extremely unsteady walking, like can't walk without veering left or right. I went to the doc about it but she didn't seem to address the issue! So I was happy to find your channel, because I know these exercises are what I need. They make sense. It's a pity the doc didn't think of recommending them to me. Thank you Ben

@philtorres2975 Год назад

I have had a couple of falls fortunately no broken bones just a scrapped elbow, do have neuropathy and lower back issues. Will definitely be doing your recommended exercises. Thank you.

@marilynwhorton178 4 года назад

These exercises will be beneficial. I am 72 years old. My right eye had to be sewn almost completely shut. Therefore, my depth perception as well as my balance are affected. Thank you for suggesting the kitchen counter instead of a chair to hold on to.

@toriwolf5978 4 года назад

I’m a senior of 72 years young I’m in pretty good shape walk tons but my balance is not good so thank you so much for posting this I have have a few really bad falls broke a few bones so I’m trying to work on my balance which is terrible so going to do these exercises !! New sub here !!💖💖💖

@srimatha1952 4 года назад

Vijaya from USA. I enjoyed a lot ur 5 minutes video and explaining why’re reasons we fall . I am 65 years old I often fall but don’t know why my son is an emergency doctor he often tells me how important I have to be careful like you said how many people comes to see him etc Now I understand my weakness please help us more thanks for the video 🙏🙏🙏

@caroldonaldson8452 2 года назад

I will be 80 in January 2022 and my balance has been getting worse. With your exercises I will improve.. Thank you for explaining so clearly.

@RachelLovejoy 3 года назад

I'm 71 and currently going to a local ortho clinic to work on my balance. I have 2 more weeks to go after this, so I've been looking for alternatives that I can do at home. I've seen a few that all seem to share similar moves and activities. But so far, I am leaning toward (no pun intended) Dr. Ben's very gentle approach.

@DrBenPT 3 года назад

Thanks so much Rachel! I always try my best to make sure that there are ways to modify the exercises so that they fit people's needs! Happy balancing!

@RachelLovejoy 3 года назад

@@DrBenPT Thank you!

@GmaPat89 Год назад

Glad I discovered this sight! I have fallen 3 times for loosing my balance...hope your suggestions will help me!!

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Best wishes in your balance journey!

@bettyboop1524 Год назад

I've been searching for a video on balance and so many are way too technical and confusing. I really don't need to know the bone structure of my foot, or what my butt muscles look like - sigh. What I want to know is what can I do easily at home to get my balance back. Thank you so very much, I am sending this video to my sister in law who has issues with falling.

@owenroach9693 Год назад

heartly forde

@movdqa Год назад

I had a couple of falls in 2018 (down stairs) so I started doing balance exercises. The exercises that I picked were Tree Pose, Warrior 1, 2, 3, Half-Moon Pose, Eagle Pose, Side Angle Pose and Triangle Pose. I try to hold each pose for 60-90 seconds for each leg and I think that they engage all of the aspects that your body requires for balance. I do single-leg squats from time to time and those are good for keeping some of your core muscles strong. I am usually sore for a day or two after doing those. There's a lot of stuff to avoid falls as well that are related to home layout and you can get a social worker to come in to do a consultation on your home layout to fix problems with your living space that could lead to falls.

@lucius10 Год назад

Michael Moy Thanks. Congratulations on being able to do the exercises you're talking about, but I'd like to know how old you are?

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Having a safe environment is also definitely an important aspect to avoiding falls!

@lucius10 Год назад

@@DrBenPT 👍

@missaysa 6 лет назад

This is a video I am very happy I stumbled into ! GREAT balance exercices I will be teaching my senior students this afternoon ! Thank you !!! Greetings from France !

@DrBenPT 6 лет назад

Thanks so much missaysa! I hope the class went well! :)

@missaysa 6 лет назад

It did ! Thank you ! :)

@johnwendt4336 Год назад

I'm 86 and a little off balance at times. Thank you for your great advice! It helps!

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found this to be helpful! Thanks for stopping by!

@lauradimama9794 Год назад

I’m a fellow PT and I appreciate your video so much and plan to use it as a reference and learning tool for people who will benefit.

@DrBenPT Год назад

Wow! Coming from a PT colleague, that means so much to me! Thank you so much for your kind words!

@lauradimama9794 Год назад

@@DrBenPT ♥️

@lauradimama9794 Год назад

@@DrBenPT I’m cheering you on and I appreciate your clear and helpful content. Well done. Keep it up!!

@junegoodings3973 Год назад

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

@joanreynolds2645 Год назад

Much appreciated after a fall for support and remedying future falls

@charliea1662 2 года назад

Thank you this is one of the best videos I have come across, and you really seem to know what you are talking about! I have had Diabetes Type 1 for 63 years, and unfortunately have some neuropathy in my feet. I have very poor movement in my feet, can’t wriggle my toes, or move my feet up and down at all well. I also had a carcinoma in my ankle, which seems to have left me with great difficulty balancing! However, I really want to try your exercises…..I am also riding a Trike Bike, which I love, it is electric assisted pedalling, which is brilliant. Thank you 💐💐🌟again, trying to stay alive and keep my legs going

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! It's always okay to start slow and gradually work your way up. Each person is different, so everyone has a different starting place. Best of luck to you!

@charliea1662 2 года назад

@@DrBenPT thank you for replying, you are right, I just wonder if I will improve or not! 🙏🏻

@iamosiris3254 4 года назад

Thankyou Dr. Ben. I'll try these exercises out. I have Pironeal tendonitis which has adversely effected my balance and walking style. I can have a lot of trouble keeping my balance when I walk up stairs or steps, something that I like to do for exercise. I live in Wellington, New Zealand, which is a very hilly (and windy) city. I am slowly recovering from my Pironeal tendonitis and endeavouring to at least approach what I used to do so easily when I was younger. I am 64. Thanks for the video. Cheers!

@DrBenPT 4 года назад

Hi there! Yes, that kind of tendonitis can be difficult, both because of pain and potential balance issues! An important thing would be to strengthen the peroneal muscles and tendons in a pain free range to the point that it can handle the stress of prolonged walking! It can be done, but it takes time and making sure you don't do too much activity where the tendon just continues to become aggravated. Also, fun fact, my wife and I were just in New Zealand in November/December 2019! We love Wellington (and all of New Zealand!)

@monicabishop5390 Год назад

Lml

@eleanorek.leslie9818 4 года назад

Great and so easy important tools to eliminate a very unpleasant experience. Thank you!!

@DrBenPT 4 года назад

Agreed! Glad this was helpful!

@suek7086 Год назад

Thank you very much. I’ve been looking for balance exercises and found this in my feed.

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're welcome! Glad this was helpful information!

@goldencrown8437 Месяц назад

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?!?

@juliestinson8942 2 года назад

Thank you for giving me some advice helping me to stand better.

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

You're very welcome! Glad to be helpful

@mazzleton 4 года назад

Very helpful... thank you. I also liked the way you explained why a particular exercise was done. And the benefit.

@DrBenPT 4 года назад

You're very welcome! I personally like to know the reasoning behind everything I do, so I like to share that knowledge! :)

@janettepolt2815 5 лет назад

I'm 64 and in excellent shape but I'm afraid of loosing my balance and falling. Thanks for the help!

@gidget9101 Год назад

I am 70 and have fallen over a few times. Broken ribs etc. This has certainly helped me

@jaxjaxvang4910 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for a wonderful video 🙏💞

@CarolJoyable 2 года назад

I teach balance classes to elderly seniors and these are all great! Unfortunately we have to use chairs for safely as the wall space is either windows or mirrored walls. As a 64 yr old, I noticed around three years ago that my balance seriously declined. Since teaching weekly classes as well as practicing on my own, I’ve seen amazing improvement and am quite comfortable with more advanced drills as well. I’ve also seen a great improvement in the regular attendees to class as they too confirm the difference! Thanks for this video and the good reminder simple drills are still very beneficial.

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing your story! It's so great that you've been sharing your knowledge with others :)

@azizkarim Год назад

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

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Best wishes to you!

@jeffsimslmt 4 года назад

Sweet video. I like the slideshow validating the purpose of the exercises. I like the exercises. Elegant editing too.

@DrBenPT 4 года назад

Thanks so much for your feedback!

@bornagainchristian2501 8 месяцев назад

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.

@alfredbenjamin2704 2 месяца назад

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@Survivingyour60s 4 года назад

Loved this , I am an exercise instructor and always look for new ways to help my seniors with balance . Thank you

@DrBenPT 4 года назад

So happy this is helpful!!

@jeffsimslmt 4 года назад

Me too

@edymoss3466 Год назад

Thanks great video wish I saw this my parents were still alive it would h have really helped Just the same still great advice even for me since I too am getting older now 68 and surely won’t be getting any younger .

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you found this helpful!

@SwatchfanatiC Год назад

This video demonstration is truly helpful as we age. 👍🏽😊

@DrBenPT Год назад

Glad this was helpful!!

@joanhui2041 Год назад

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

@chuachangrieshaber4969 Год назад

Special Thanks,easygoing& excellent but all very HELPFUL.

@jeffafa5110 Год назад

Thank you, sir. Great advice and demonstration.

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! If you'd like more balance content, you can watch my playlist here: ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@edsteinmetz3328 Год назад

GREAT VIDEO --

@johnfernandez4371 Год назад

Vry gud information of health n balance

@DrBenPT Год назад

Glad this was helpful! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

@michaelcoghlan9124 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for that information, much appreciated. Michael

@DrBenPT 9 месяцев назад

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful for you!!

@paintilludrop 11 месяцев назад

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

@DrBenPT 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback and for stopping by! I'll keep that in mind for future videos!

@paintilludrop 9 месяцев назад

Revised this video again month later been working on balance, gym, silver sneakers. Your the only one that taught Leaning forward and re-enter. Will add this now thanks!!

@marekkanu788 9 месяцев назад

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

@DrBenPT 9 месяцев назад

You're very welcome! Glad you found this video helpful!!

@glomontero6011 Год назад

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

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks so much for stopping by! A little practice every day should help you feel a difference. Best wishes to you and stay safe!

@davidnichol6282 Год назад

Top quality information.

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks for stopping by! Glad you found the video informative!

@loganathanramasamy560 Год назад

Very good Stability Exercises. Tha nk you.

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome!

@FightingWombat23 Год назад

These simple exercises have helped me. Thank you Dr. Ben.

@DrBenPT Год назад

So glad you have found these to be helpful!

@norajones8725 Год назад

You make so much sense 😊

@maryloudelossantos1624 Год назад

Thank you for sharing valuable helpful TIPS. I appreciate you greatly!

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found this helpful!

@sudhirjachak5248 2 года назад

Thank you for the exercises I to have great difficulty for balancing myself.I will try out these exercises.

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

You're welcome! I hope you see improvement in your balance! Stay safe!

@poojahm120 Год назад

Thank you so much for both explaining and showing how to go about the exercise to correct our imbalance. As a neuro patient, i face a lot of issues with balance. Will try the exercise briefed by you . Thanks a million . You are amazing

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! I hope you find these to be helpful! Best wishes to you in your balance training!

@poojahm120 Год назад

I also wanted to know how to strengthen the core abdominal muscles. Please do share. Thanks in advance

@joanreynolds2645 Год назад

Million million thanks Blessings to you

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're so very welcome!! Glad to be helpful!

@lkhaleghi6264 4 года назад

Very helpful, Thank you Dr. Ben!

@DrBenPT 4 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

@berylmendes5560 3 года назад

Thank you. These exercises are helping my calf muscles which has been feeling weak and painful

@DrBenPT 3 года назад

I'm so glad these have been helpful for you!

@doloresfoley7704 3 года назад

Love the exercises

@junesam3170 Год назад

Great video on balance !

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thank you so much! I have other balance videos in my balance playlist when you're ready!: ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@ksmith2852 Год назад

I think core strength is another tool for good balance.

@lenaram2156 5 лет назад

Thankyou. That will help my balance heaps.

@DrBenPT 5 лет назад

You're so welcome! I'm glad that this video has been helpful!

@allendean9579 Год назад

great video Sir thanks

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thank you! You're very welcome!

@AmarjitSingh-uw9qg Год назад

Thanks. Will try the exercises and give comments.

@andrekasberger-cdc Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! Be sure to watch my other balance videos in my playlist when you're ready to progress!: ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@jamesfung47 Год назад

Indeed very practical. Heartfelt thanks ❤

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found this video to be helpful! Best wishes to you!

@norajones8725 Год назад

Great video

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! If you'd like more balance videos, I have a balance playlist here: ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@sherrybuFitness 3 года назад

Great exercises and explanations!

@lourdesrodriguesvas4008 Год назад

Thanks a lot for your tips which will be of great help!

@DrBenPT Год назад

Happy to be helpful! Feel free to watch the other videos in my balance playlist when you're ready to progress! ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@betterbalanceblueprint Год назад

Great video Dr. Ben!

@annesfeltedfriends Год назад

Thanks for this. As I am now 80 years, I have noticed that my balance is poor and have had several falls when walking outside. I will try these exercises daily and see if they help.

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're welcome! Wishing you the best on your balance journey!

@nancyhorton6814 Год назад

Wearing crash pants and elbow and pads when walking or other activities in out of the house I find helpful. When coming back from hip, knee or to help with confidence of Independence. I will try these exercises thanks!

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Be sure to check out my other balance videos in my RU-vid playlist!: ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@mariehaverty8209 Год назад

Thank you so much for this, love it. 👍

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're so very welcome! Glad to be helpful!

@conniechan3280 Год назад

Thanks .

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're welcome!

@davidmphahlele3672 Месяц назад

I will try. Thanks

@kathyscorner4917 2 года назад

Awesome info!!!!!

@merlindorfman6570 2 года назад

You mentioned the vestibular system. Two questions: - How about doing the chair-rising exercise eyes closed? Is that a better balance improver? - Sometimes I feel unsteady on a ladder or stool. Is this a vestibular problem? Anything I can do to become steadier?

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

These are great questions! 1. Performing the chair rising exercise with eyes closed would help to work on training the vestibular system. However I always recommend having a second person nearby for safety purposes, who can assist with the exercises, just in case there is a loss of balance. 2. Unsteadiness on a ladder where there was none before could be due to a couple reasons. Both ladders and stools inherently have less surface area for a foundation, compared to the ground or a normal chair, respectively. This means that there is less tactile, or proprioceptive input available for your body to make adjustments, which can lead to feelings of unsteadiness. Loss of sensation in the feet, which happens with peripheral neuropathy, often affects people's balancing ability because they have greater difficulty feeling the floor. Your question actually gives me some ideas for a new video! I'm always a huge supporter of training people for real life. So for my patients, I train them for the specific task they're having difficulty with. Stay tuned! - Hopefully I can address how to do specific balance training in my next video!

@merlindorfman6570 2 года назад

@@DrBenPT Thanks...I don't think I have a problem with neuropathy in my feet--I feel the smallest items like tiny bread crumbs when I walk over them barefoot. But if the vestibular system can be trained, I'm for it. I'll be on the lookout for future videos.

@lucius10 Год назад

Great exercise like all your others. Thank you very much.👍

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! Glad you found this video to be helpful!

@lucius10 Год назад

@@DrBenPT 🙂

@Sadiakokabqureshi 5 лет назад

Thank you doctor

@jayannprestom6653 3 года назад

Excellent! Thank you.

@DrBenPT 3 года назад

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@sushantakundu6526 Год назад

Thank you so much . I am 73. I will follow and practice as you have shown . Regards . Sushanta .

@kevindecoteau3186 Год назад

thank you

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! Be sure to check out my other balance videos in my playlist when you're ready!: ru-vid.com/group/PLDg9nYAM18_q--cVIgFZ2yeql1Dj6TERy

@slundgr Год назад

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?

@kimkimhmida6556 5 лет назад

Very nice thank you and your big smile

@DrBenPT 5 лет назад

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@jayabalramasamy8880 2 года назад

Great , very informative

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

I'm so glad this video was helpful for you!

@brianharris4275 3 года назад

Thank you Best Wishes

@helend222 Год назад

Excellent. Thank you.

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're welcome! Glad to be helpful!

@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 2 года назад

What about standing on one leg?

@alexkupkovic7695 Год назад

Good to see a video on balance disorder

@eileenwhite5056 4 года назад

Thank you.

@sequin99 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@davidcrosson7272 2 года назад

I’m 70! I can do all the exercises and I do dumbbells and walk a lot. But sometimes when I’m just standing there my equilibrium gets off and one of my leg seems to buckle but I catch it pretty fast. My glasses is over 10 years old so I hardly wear them and I squint a lot. I just ordered new glasses. I’m thinking maybe it’s related to my glasses.

@DrBenPT 2 года назад

Vision can absolutely have a significant impact on one's balance! If the leg buckles, it may benefit from some strengthening exercises. Thanks for commenting!

@trevorbode5548 Год назад

Since my laminectomy 3years ago, I cant stand on tiptoe.or raise my heels off the floor.Exercises to fix this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@inthegulley 2 года назад

I watched my grandkids in judo, learning to fall without getting hurt. Recently I saw a program where someone was teaching seniors to fall without getting hurt. I like the idea of not falling and I’m using your program, but I would also like a little extra added security

@DrBenPT Год назад

Learning to fall without getting hurt is a great thing to learn! We all instinctively reach our hands out when falling. It happens so often that we have an acronym for it, called a FOOSH (Fall On an OutStretched Hand). I'll need to see if there are any continuing education courses for that, I would love to learn as well! In my opinion, one of the most important things would be learning how to fall without hitting the head - this was so common for me to see in the clinic. Thanks for watching, leaving a comment, and subscribing!

@GmaPat89 Год назад

How does one fall and NOT get hurt???

@shivkumarpabba4089 2 года назад

These exercises certainly seem to help!!!

@khairunbashir7975 Год назад

I like this exercise its helpfull

@khairunbashir7975 Год назад

Am I having osteoarthritis or ruematism

@DrBenPT Год назад

Thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you found this video helpful! In terms of osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis, they have different underlying causes. Osteoarthritis tends to display a more consistent pattern of stiffness, primarily in the mornings, but it typically improves with movement. Rheumatoid arthritis is more inconsistent day to day, and usually presents with "flare ups". A physician would be able to help diagnose these conditions. Best wishes to you!

@danutapelc6418 Год назад

Those exersice good for the balance .

@robertmucha312 4 года назад

Can a BOSU be used rather than a flat surface. If yes would theire be any modifications to the exercises you have a have shown Robert Mucha currently trying to strengthen right knee its bone on bone no cartilage try all options before considering Knee Replacements

@CLAYMEISTER Год назад

Thanks for the tips. Not to be gross, but when I stand to pee, I've had numerous occasions where I'd start to fall mid-stream... so demoralizing for a man... maybe I can postpone this very annoying situation for awhile. Video saved for future reference.

@DrBenPT Год назад

You're very welcome! And definitely not gross at all - that is a very valid and appropriate concern. One simple way to assist with static standing balance is to widen the distance between the feet, not just from a side to side perspective, but also front to back. I mention some of these concepts in this video to make the exercises easier, but they can also be applied to a stationary stance/position to help with standing balance.

@doloresfoley7704 3 года назад

Those exercises are pretty good

@alemugizaw5896 Год назад

Thank You!

@DrBenPT Год назад

you're very welcome!

@shyrlim4498 2 года назад

Hi dr ben. I like your vdo. Thank you

@wlovett4 Год назад

Thanks Dr. Ben. My lumbar radiculopathy has caused my anterior tibialis and calf muscles to be very week. My balance is terrible and I feel like I am on stilts. My therapist has given me many of the exercises in the video, but progress is very slow. What set and rep ranges do you recommend for these exercises. Thanks in advance.

@DrBenPT Год назад

Sets and reps are always variable depending on each person's tolerance. For someone who has had no other injuries or medical conditions, they can usually go until muscle fatigue in order to build strength. When other medical conditions are involved, the point of muscle fatigue can occur much quicker, sometimes as quickly as 5 repetitions. When I'm treating patients, I watch every repetition performed to make sure there are no signs of muscle fatigue. I hope this is helpful information!

@haqzahoorul Год назад

Very helpful video. Just one question : standing with one leg is not mentioned here. I thought it was one of the best exercises to help your balance.

@DrBenPT Год назад

Hello! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! While standing on one leg is absolutely a helpful exercise, I personally like to come up with exercises that are similar to the task. If I were to break down the task of walking and maintaining balance while walking, there isn't a point in the gait cycle where a person is just standing on one leg without moving. This is why instead, I demonstrate an exercise to practice weight shifting and moving forward and backward while standing on one leg. It might seem like a small difference, but the body has to perform very different tasks between the two. I hope that helps!

@cathyforbes9024 Год назад

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