Instantly Improve Balance with 1 Simple Trick (Ages 50+)
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals a simple trick that can be used to instantly improve balance!
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I am a 75 old lady leaving by herself. I have been following you since the beginning of your videos two or three years ago (then you were wearing a white shirt..) . Now you post more and more elaborated advices. I take the opportunity to thank you wholeheartely for your help about many matters, but especially how to have stronger legs to get up after a fall. You saved my life!! God bless you!! I just subscribed your 3 tip Friday newsletter.
Dear Will Harlow, do keep up with the good work and thank you very very much again
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Thank you for being such a valuable viewer and for sticking with me whilst I develop! It's wonderful to hear how well you are doing and that my work has been helpful - thank you for subscribing and I hope you enjoy!
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Thank you for your return Will. You are doing wonderfully well and deserve your international reputation and much more. Your work for the older people is phenomenal and priceless. On Google map I found Farnham and the Old Bakehouse located in beautiful Surrey. I wish I could come from France to thank you in person. For the moment it is a bit difficult but one never know... I definitely keep in touch and follow your precious advices. Love and good wishes from Nicole ❤@@HT-Physio
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I am 82, and pretty much live alone, having been a widower now for seven years. I do use all the sensible precautions like holding handrails on stairs, using non-slip shower mats etc. Your tips are much appreciated.
This is what I have needed for the last 60 years. Thank you.
I hope it can still be of some help!
I’m a 88 years old woman. For many years I have had problem with my knees and legs. I had a knee replacement two years ago and since then had problem walking and sleeping with terrible pressure in the toes, ankle and front of the foot. I complained to my orthopedist as well as the foot doctor without any help. I’m so happy and grateful to have found you who knows what I have been complaining and have exercises for each of my pains and problems. Thank you very much I will follow your advice and find relief. ❤🎉❤
This guy is really great.❤
@user-nv2jh5rc1i- I wish you all the best! I am in a similar position!! Sending prayers your way! ❤️
I have learned so much that can help at eighty years old and having Knee and back problems
Im from South Africa. 80 years old woman. Appreciate your sessions. Thanks❤
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I am not only over 50, I also had a severe stroke 7 years ago. Will's advices helps me immensely. Thank you Will!❤ :)
I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke but I'm pleased I am able to offer support through my content - wishing you all the best :)
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How long did it take before you saw any improvement?
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I, too, had a stroke 7 years ago, but my stroke was not severe. It did, however, leave me with several difficult conditions. Videos like this one have been a big help.
Thank you Will for sharing n teaching us Seniors how to improve our balance.
You're more than welcome!
The towel scrunch is well explained: the vital extension before the scrunch is rarely properly emphasised!
Thank you!
Oh my Christmas! I'm eighty and have not been able to take two steps in the past ten years! I just walked across my apt without a cane or walker?!! I can't thank you enough!!! Stroked out complete left side twenty yrs ago and recovered 85% movement. My left leg, foot and hip are killing me, but that's a great thing... a tremendous thing!!! I can't wait to start exercising four or more times a day. You are the best! Next I will head over to Amazon and order your book, sir. Thanks again. Wow. I'm freaking out.
I used to run 8 miles a day. After the stroke I couldn't walk without some kind of assistance like a cane abd deteriorated to cane and walker, but I did get a recumbent trike. I had to stop using it when I could no longer stand up without losing my balance. That is now back out and getting updated with new tubes and tires. Full speed ahead!
@andrewzanas9387- I am so happy for you! I read your story and needed to tell you! Best of luck congratulations! ❤️ Liz
So you've really have a terrible time I'm, sorry for you and I will pray for you xxxxx
Place yourself in 😢😂 God's strength that's what I do xxxxx
Is there a stretch go abo od clot in a let I can’t seem to get it smaller even with medication thank you
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What good news for you! Congratulations! Onward and forward!
Wonderful video. These can be done while watching television so no excuses
or eating dinner
Great tip!
Ur contribution to the safety hlth comfort nd wellness of SENIOR'S is stupendously phenomenal. A BIG thanks for ur great service. God bless u Sir.
It's amazing how vulnerable one feels when balance deteriorates. We can call on people, if we're lucky, to drive us to places but 1 feels v restricted/dependent on others.
I've been doing these exercises since you showed them last(2ish mths ago?) ... + Attempting the advice about looking 15ft ahead (instead of at the ground) whilst walking 'round the block'=I've become confident enough to take a 'solo' local trip out with 2 x 20min walks, either side of the train journey, (hospital appointment) ... :) feeling well independent. Many thanks
nb I also do the balance resistance exercises(stretchy band round ankle/under feet), and getting up/down from seated position... and... yes ... a few others you've recommended... book is fab, vids are great, convenient to view, reminders.
Thank you.
That is fantastic to hear I am so pleased my videos have been able to help and it is fantastic to hear that you've been able to rebuild your confidence, it's important to be able to feel safe performing tasks independently - thank you for supporting my book, I'm so pleased you have found it useful!
Thank you Mr Harlow,a charming young man who speaks distinctly,and gives wonderful advice.God bless you.
You are very welcome!
Dear Will,...ive just found you on the tube...now this is something I've not known before...ive not got a balance problem...as yet... but prevention is better than cure...so I'm starting as from 2day, thank you for your free gift of knowledge....
Absolutely agree that prevention is better than recovery - I'm glad I can share my work through UA-cam!
Thank you Will, I have had a balance problem for a few years but also because I suffer from vertigo. I walk with a stick because of balance but what helps me tremendously is your video a few weeks ago showing to walk heel first and that has been a winner for me 😊 I will definitely be doing your 2 exercises as well. Thank you for all your advice 👍
That's great to hear thank you for letting me know, it's always lovely to hear positive feedback following my videos! Wishing you all the best :)
All Will says is true.
Three months ago I started qigong walking. Each step you force toes down then as you lift your back foot from the ground you lift all toes (inside the shoe) then repeat step.
In 80 years have never consciously used my toes. Moving my toes improves stability and balance immediately.
Thank you for your exercises. Thy are helping me and my husband. We are 73 years old and have health issues.
I'm wishing you and your husband all the very best!
I always walk around at home without shoes and socks, winter and summer. I follow Japanese Bigan Yoga. It's not exercise in the way we think of it, it's includes "toe spreading" following the mantra that the feet should be "spoon" shaped-toes splayed.. my friend uses a toe spreader that is used to separate toes when painting the toe nails.
Thank you!!!! I needed this.
Thank you. So appreciate.
I also thank you very much for teaching us these simple methods to overcome these complex problems.
I'm sitting here with a bemused smile. I just tested myself. My toes are definitely on the floor. I thought I was balancing too far forward. Thank you for letting me know that I'm doing something right.
It's always comforting to have confirmation that you're doing the right thing! Keep it up!
Your videos are alway excellent and so informative. Thank you and I'm grateful that you are doing this.
I'm always happy to help!
You made me cry happy tears!! You understand! What if I am walking on the outside of me feet? I do have 2 kinds of scoliosis and torn meniscus in right and left knees. I know - not good. I need to do all I can !! Would you do a video on walking on outside of feet?? Thank you- you’re a true gem ! ❤️
Thank you. Very helpful.
I can't grip a towel but got alerted that I normally when walking is pulling my toes back down under my foot. Now I have tried to spread my toes when walking. It has been such a revelation and revolution. Now I get more of a rolling step. I am so glad. It is by far the best advice I have seen. Highly recommended!. Thanks!!!!
Thank you so much for this video and all the great info...I am going to watch your other videos too. You are helping many many people. 👍👍
What a simple effective way to improve on balance . Your instructions are always so helpful and effective! Thank you Will😊
Excellent,best balance presentation I ever heared
Thank you! This was especially helpful for me as I am working with my local PT to correct an acquired skew foot which I have been trying to correct for over 10 years. I've seen multiple professionals, PTs, MDs and DPMs. It's apparently not common so they've recommended stretching the gastroc, soleus, posterior tib and surgery. Fortunately my primary MD encouraged me to avoid surgery and a highly respected Foot & Ankle surgeon concurred, urging stretching. But it doesn't stay stretched! My DPT has found the muscles under my affected (left) foot are very weak, feeling bone! So he's working on exercises to develop the muscles, etc. In my foot. Thanks for all your help! I have your book!
This simple stretch has made a difference almost immediately. I appreciate the information you shared and look forward to other videos and check out the book as well. Thank you so very much !
Really good advice and so well presented. I am ever so grateful!!!! I will start today with gripping a towel.
Thank you Will for all your great videos, extremely useful and very easy to follow. I bought your book. It's very informative and practical. It has already made a huge difference to my fitness and joints. I recommend it to everyone.
Thank you... exactly what I needed.
Great to hear!
Great video, thanks! I’m a yoga teacher so shared this with my students😊
Helpful and effective tip, You're an awesome health practitioner, and certainly a good brit! Thanks mate.
Very helpful video. Thank you. ❤
Thank you. That was very interesting.
thank you WIll
That was so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Will!
Will start these exercises asap.
Wishing you all the best!
Amazing Will, easy and safe!!!
Thanks again for another great video ❤
You're more than welcome!
Thanks
You rock! Just received your book today and already started it. Great work! This balance-better video is needed AND appreciated.
Thank you so much! And thank you for supporting my book, I really appreciate it and I hope you find it most useful!
SOOO interesting 😮Your advice and guidance is phenomenal Will, thank you for looking after us so well!
Always happy to help!!
Fantastic, thanks UK
You're very welcome!
Thank you Will for this wonderful video. I had lumbar decompression surgery for grade1 spondylolisthesis at L4/5,severe central and lateral recess stenosis and severe left sided recess stenosis at L3/4.Post operation the severe pain of bilateral leg sciatica is gone and can walk pain free but my balance remains very poor,and as such the confidence of walking is poor for fear of fall. I have been doing balance exercises like standing on one leg,tandem walking practice without much improvement.I now plan to start and practice these two exercises,and will let you know and update my progress . Best wishes
Your info is spot on. I am getting so much stronger and hopeful l can be back to my active self because of all your knowledge
Fantastic to hear you're feeling stronger and able to be more active - keep up the great efforts you're making!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you for such sensible advice!! Thorough but simplified enough to be able to be followed!! Ive benefited from your channel noticeably!! And I dont feel overwhelmed!!! Thank you.
That is fantastic to hear I'm so glad you've been able to benefit from my videos that's the goal of all my work! I'm pleased that they feel manageable too!
Fantastic teaching Will, we're very grateful 🙏 ❤, keep up the great work
Thank you! Always happy to help!
Thank you
I didn’t think there was anything I could do about my retracted toes and balance problems but you’ve given me hope! Starting all these exercises from right now !
So pleased my video has offered some hope for what you're experiencing - wishing you all the best :)
The scrunch exercise is also good for plantar faciitus.
What a great tip. Towel a great idea. I can feel the difference already. Thank you!
That's great to hear - I'm so glad you have already been able to notice an improvement!
Thanks Will.You not only helped me with walking,you also brought back memories to my passion Dancing
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That's great to hear - it's so important to be able to do the things that bring you joy!
Your suggestions and exercises have helped me very much. Thank you for sharing your wonderful insight and knowledge with this older generation. We need help from caring people like you. 🙏
I'm so pleased to hear they have helped! I'm just pleased I have a platform on which I am able to share my work with others :)
Good info! Thank you for sharing.
I'd progress the stretch to those that can & want more oomph from their stretches and exercises, sitting on their shins, supported with arms on the sides first and gradually without support and even leaning backwards wherever they can, with or later without support either arm or elbows. Going flat on their back in this position is stretching & "fixing" nearly the entire front chain.
Great lesson. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much! Your videos are very informative and useful. Take care!
Always happy to help!
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Your video is very helpful as I had a serious fall before Christmas where my head hit the pavement and now have constant headaches and loss of sensation in my legs.
I'm so sorry to hear about your fall that must've been incredibly painful - make sure to see a medical professional in person if the pain and loss of sensation persist.
Thanks so much.
Very useful video, thank you. May God bless you.
Always happy to help!
Thank you for sharing. This is another new exercise for me.
Happy to help - I hope you find it beneficial!
Thanx Mr.Will for you're toe range of motion! Zacharas
Fantastic. Very grateful
Happy to help!
I really really love your videos and your book. I've gleamed so much information that is helpful and personalized. Thank you.
I'm so pleased you've enjoyed my videos and my book, thank you for supporting my work! I hope you continue to find benefit from my content :)
thank you, M
Very useful video❤
Glad you think so!
Most helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Big thanks!
You're welcome!
I came across your videos yesterday and subscribed right away. I love these exercises you explain them so well. I have Neuropathy in my feet. No pain but i feel a tightness and numbness.
I feel confident that these will help. You are the answer to my prayers and i am so grateful. I can't thank you enough ❤ Thankyou Will
Thank you so much for subscribing - I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with neuropathy, I know how difficult that can be to live with - I hope my videos can offer some support and some helpful tips - I'm wishing you all the best!
a very good video for the topic clear and concise
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Brilliant 😊 Will share with my Mum...thanks Will!
Thank you for sharing, I hope she finds it useful!
Thankyou Wiill,I never miss watching your videos everyday.I have benefited a lot after a discectomy a year ago.Very grateful Will.Amfrom Bangalore India.
Thank you so much for watching I am so pleased to hear that you have found my work helpful and I wish you all the best in your continued discectomy recovery!
Love to see u Will !
Great video and at 86 doing that Excercise for my 5km walks. Do you have a video for light pain under the heels at times?
Excellent Will. Appreciate your genuine concern and support for us old dogs. You’ve got it dialed in to all the issues we face. Now I’ve just gotta organize the array of exercises and get a routine under way. However, I’m a couple months away from a partial achilles tear recovery, that is really hampering my ability to perform some of these exercises. I hope to get there, tho.
I'm sorry to hear about your injury that must have been very painful - it can be very frustrating to feel slowed down by an injury but focusing on proper recovery and rehabilitation will be absolutely worth it in the long run - slow and steady wins the race - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery!
Thank you because everything you do is very helpful. I have 30%+ damage to my Lt vestibulocochlear nerve & I have been doing toe exercises recently to help my balance - especially the toe spreading.
You're more than welcome - keep up the great work and I wish you all the best
Thank you for sharing this information with me.
You are very welcome!
Love your videos Will
Best on You Tube
I lost my balance walking on a snowy Canadian road and broke my ankle
I should have had my winter ‘spikes’ on but did not
They slip over the boots and are not expensive. Just like overshoes
Also apparently boots with ‘Ice FX’ are the best non slip boots for we Canadians.
Love your videos
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Great advice Thank you
You're very welcome
Thank you for all these videos, really great content! Do you have any advise for hamerhead toes?
Will, I find your videos instructive and quite useful; your style and tone respectful. I'm 80 years old; do some strength training at home and get in some squash one or two times a week. If youv'e made a video on "tight hips tending to pull the upper body forward", please direct me to it or them. Congratulations, C.J. Guyana
Thank you for your excellent advice on keeping fit after 50yts. I have tried all your exercises and they have done wanders. God bless you
That's great to hear, I'm so pleased I can help!
These are great exercises. TY for sharing. Can you plz put time stamps so I can find where I left off?Sometimes I can't do the whole vid at once and have to come back to it at a later time.
Thanks Will for your awesome videos. Recently bought your amazing book too. Your advice is always excellent. Love and good wishes from Canada❤
Thank you so much for your support I'm glad you are finding it helpful!
@@HT-Physio Yes,Will ,it is really helpful. I am going to be 72 soon and your videos are helping me a lot. You are not only a good physiotherapist but an amazing author too. Stay blessed❤️
I've shared this on my social media to help my friends. Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing! Wishing you all the best :)
@@HT-Physio thanks much!
Thank you, very useful.
You're welcome!
Thank you will , your videos are very helpful, please make videos on right hand use as my right side is weak , do not follow my instructions ,and tremors occur when I want to eat or focus on it , writing is a lot better and legible, I have been treated for managioma , hearing is back but still need to balance , slight dizziness, thanks a lot , ❤
i do these exercises and have had great improvement and continue to do them daily thank u😊
That's great to hear - keep up the great work!
Thank you very much...
You're welcome :)
Having recently lost a dear friend as a result of a fall and hip fracture. I can see its essential to improve my balance.
Thanks so much, I will buy your book.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, I'm sending my deepest condolences - I agree, balance is incredibly important for our safety - thank you for your support and I hope you find my book very interesting if you do decide to purchase it!
So smart Will my problem exactly and do have balance problems.
I hope my video can offer some help!
Thank you for the useful advices.👍👍💪🏻💪🏻
My pleasure!
Thank you. It is helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Glad I viewed this. The first exercise would be good for weak ankles too as I felt them while pulling on the towel.
Glad to have you on my channel - I hope my video can be of help!
thanks sir.
Great video and simpal and easy trick for balance
Happy to help!
a first class presentation sir thank you im 82 and need this very much 😃😃😃👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Glad it was helpful!
I started wearing only barefoot shoes a few months ago, and my feet feel so much better. It has even improved my balance.
Simply great ❤
Thank you!