Thank you for the nice, detailed explanations and easy to follow instructions. And also for that easier version of the plank. Many of these are already on my list, but having it all put together like this is extra helpful. Now I just have to get up and do them!
Here’s an update on teaching my wife how to walk as requested without her feet ducking out. We walked this morning in our beautiful city cemetery. She enthusiastically said: “I love to walk. I love what you taught me. It feels so good to walk correctly!” And she does look really good with a torso rotation driven gait, great posture, and feet that are pointing straight forward. And I might add she is looking even more confident and sexy, too! Thanks for your wonderful instruction, Dr Martin!
I'm a new subscriber and am finding your information, exercises and guidance very helpful. I noticed your shoes in this video and wondered what brand and type they are. I'm overdue to get some safe, new walking shoes and am interested to know which brands you recommend. I'm a 58-year-old woman with high arches.
I wear Vans, but that is because I have good technique. They have no arch support or heel rise, so they don’t affect my gait. People with any walking issues may need more support.
Thank you, I am doing calf raises as part of part my recovery from my calf strain. On two legs I can do about 10-15 good form. Yet when I use my upper core to attempt to place the heel, it won’t be soft. Ive tried the turn portion of turn tuck lift in isolation after tucking and lifting while holding on for balance. Yet it results in a hard heel placement. The conclusion I’ve come to is that my calf is still not strong enough concentrically contract? Would a one legged calf raise with good range of motion is good benchmark for adequate calf strength for walking. Because I feel that I truly do know how to engage the core according to the walking code. I think the strength following the injury is just what is lacking.
It is very difficult feeling the core rotation in a calf raise, so it is best to just try and do your best to do the up and down in a controlled fashion. I think even two legged calf raises are a good sign of adequate function for walking.
Place your weight back on one leg and place the other foot forward on the heel. Then stand up on the forward leg. That is the same motion. Don’t lean, just lift yourself up. This uses the hip flexor. If you do this after shifting forward to the flat foot position, it will create a forward step.
@@ToddMartinMD Thanks for response, and by lifting myself up, do you mean try to stand up? If i try to bring up my knee up on the standing leg, is it the same as lifting up?
Yes, I mean try and stand up. In The Walking Code, that Core Technique is referred to as Lift. When you engage the core in the manner, with the hip flexion, it creates automatic knee extension, so it is a natural lifting action. It can lift you up to stand or forward to step depending on when you start.
@@ToddMartinMD Thanks doc, I'm trying to think about standing up, but whenever I do it I seem to push my body up and that its tilting my pelvis laterally if that makes ssense. But on the other hand, If I think about pulling backward into the hip after lower ab rotation, I think it's working. Does that sound correct?
That heel walking looks funny, but it is what I need because I slap my feet down (noisily on hard floors) . Never realized there was a muscle for preventing it.
Walking, try jumping jacks ha ha I’m feel so uncoordinated when I try them now, they used to be mindless exercises, performed to get the blood moving. Oh and Strokes do kick our butt, I recommend you not have a stroke
Lot of useful data Sir!
Many thanks
You are most welcome
Thank you for the nice, detailed explanations and easy to follow instructions. And also for that easier version of the plank. Many of these are already on my list, but having it all put together like this is extra helpful. Now I just have to get up and do them!
Excellent. Thanks.
Thank you so much Tode for this great session.
You’re very welcome.
Here’s an update on teaching my wife how to walk as requested without her feet ducking out. We walked this morning in our beautiful city cemetery. She enthusiastically said: “I love to walk. I love what you taught me. It feels so good to walk correctly!” And she does look really good with a torso rotation driven gait, great posture, and feet that are pointing straight forward. And I might add she is looking even more confident and sexy, too! Thanks for your wonderful instruction, Dr Martin!
I am glad that worked out.
I made a list and am going to do them.
Fantastic.
Awesome vlog 🌿
Many thanks.
Wonderful video Todd. Thanks
You are very welcome.
Awesome lesson, exercises, and video. The background scenery was so great. And I'm even trying to memorize the terms. 🎉💐💯
Glad you liked it!
I'm a new subscriber and am finding your information, exercises and guidance very helpful. I noticed your shoes in this video and wondered what brand and type they are. I'm overdue to get some safe, new walking shoes and am interested to know which brands you recommend. I'm a 58-year-old woman with high arches.
I wear Vans, but that is because I have good technique. They have no arch support or heel rise, so they don’t affect my gait. People with any walking issues may need more support.
@ToddMartinMD Thank you :)
My pleasure.
Thank you, I am doing calf raises as part of part my recovery from my calf strain. On two legs I can do about 10-15 good form. Yet when I use my upper core to attempt to place the heel, it won’t be soft. Ive tried the turn portion of turn tuck lift in isolation after tucking and lifting while holding on for balance. Yet it results in a hard heel placement. The conclusion I’ve come to is that my calf is still not strong enough concentrically contract? Would a one legged calf raise with good range of motion is good benchmark for adequate calf strength for walking. Because I feel that I truly do know how to engage the core according to the walking code. I think the strength following the injury is just what is lacking.
It is very difficult feeling the core rotation in a calf raise, so it is best to just try and do your best to do the up and down in a controlled fashion. I think even two legged calf raises are a good sign of adequate function for walking.
What can I think about when trying to power the step with the standing leg. Engaging the hip is confusing to me.
Place your weight back on one leg and place the other foot forward on the heel. Then stand up on the forward leg. That is the same motion. Don’t lean, just lift yourself up. This uses the hip flexor. If you do this after shifting forward to the flat foot position, it will create a forward step.
@@ToddMartinMD Thanks for response, and by lifting myself up, do you mean try to stand up? If i try to bring up my knee up on the standing leg, is it the same as lifting up?
Yes, I mean try and stand up. In The Walking Code, that Core Technique is referred to as Lift. When you engage the core in the manner, with the hip flexion, it creates automatic knee extension, so it is a natural lifting action. It can lift you up to stand or forward to step depending on when you start.
@@ToddMartinMD Thanks doc, I'm trying to think about standing up, but whenever I do it I seem to push my body up and that its tilting my pelvis laterally if that makes ssense. But on the other hand, If I think about pulling backward into the hip after lower ab rotation, I think it's working. Does that sound correct?
That heel walking looks funny, but it is what I need because I slap my feet down (noisily on hard floors) . Never realized there was a muscle for preventing it.
It is a great exercise. You don’t have to do it in public.
I don’t see the subscribe button
It should be right under the video, same place as all youtube videos.
Walking, try jumping jacks ha ha I’m feel so uncoordinated when I try them now, they used to be mindless exercises, performed to get the blood moving. Oh and Strokes do kick our butt, I recommend you not have a stroke