6 Essential Exercises for Seniors to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

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  • @barbarabaker1726
    @barbarabaker1726 5 місяців тому +5

    Thank you young man for sharing your video with us all God bless you 👍🙏

  • @NarahariPonnalahealth
    @NarahariPonnalahealth Рік тому +8

    Excellent illustrations on exercise for senior citizens health . very helpful to seniors to maintain body condition in a soft way.

  • @deepforestenergy60
    @deepforestenergy60 Рік тому +32

    Watched your video. Doctor, you are doing a great and useful job. I wish you all good health.

  • @slobodankavujanic9286
    @slobodankavujanic9286 Рік тому +10

    Hvala doktore na odlicnim vjezbama!Sve najbolje Vam zelim u daljnjem radu!

  • @vishallaxmi4256
    @vishallaxmi4256 Рік тому +10

    I have balancing issues. The physiotherapist is giving little different excersises. But yours is simpler and can do at home. I shall try. Thanks you.

  • @siewchorleong8649
    @siewchorleong8649 Рік тому +9

    Thank you for the exercises to prevent the seniors from falling & also to built up strong muscles too

  • @surenderlal3809
    @surenderlal3809 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much Doctor Sir, Very helpful and good exercise for a person of my age 74+...again thanks 🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

  • @mosheofer
    @mosheofer 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Doctor! This was my first time performing your exercises. Looking forward for your other videos.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @rickurban1394
    @rickurban1394 8 місяців тому +4

    Thank you…I am 77 and I believe that these exercises will be very helpful…

  • @pervinkapadia2487
    @pervinkapadia2487 Рік тому +10

    Very useful exercises. Thank you Doctor.

  • @leticiar8994
    @leticiar8994 Рік тому +19

    Thank you for these exercises. You’ve explained them very well, so easy to follow.

  • @SJG-96
    @SJG-96 Рік тому +10

    Thanks for your video. I hade a stroke 7 years ago and since, I’m approaching 80 y.o. And I do similar exercises every morning without fail. And it does help tremendously.

  • @deborahhall4848
    @deborahhall4848 Рік тому +3

    Dr Todd Sullivan I love your demonstration for best exercises for me to improve balance & prevent falls. Dr Sillivan I am interested in more exercises to strengthen my balance because I have osteoporosis of bones and I weak in my glute & spine.

  • @olivefernandes8287
    @olivefernandes8287 Рік тому +5

    Glad to try these exercises
    .

  • @sombatnunthavichitra9431
    @sombatnunthavichitra9431 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much. This just what I want.

  • @rkgupta1791
    @rkgupta1791 Рік тому +3

    Very good video, I will try them and am convinced they will be a great help.
    Thank you. From Siliguri India.

  • @selvacoumarys2863
    @selvacoumarys2863 Рік тому +3

    Thanks a lot for showing important exercises that are useful to improve balance.

  • @maryloudelossantos1624
    @maryloudelossantos1624 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your video. Tips are valuable & helpful.

  • @melborromeo9838
    @melborromeo9838 Рік тому +6

    Thank you loved this i will try it

  • @nickkostakis9600
    @nickkostakis9600 Рік тому +2

    Great show brilliant and very informative thank you very much from Sydney Australia 😊

  • @paulwilson2651
    @paulwilson2651 Рік тому +6

    Just watched this video and will do these exercises starting tomorrow. Thank you for posting this.

    • @mjmk8928
      @mjmk8928 6 місяців тому

      So......did this help?

  • @ragunathanarumugam745
    @ragunathanarumugam745 Рік тому +1

    Dr Todd thanks 4 the TALK !

  • @sujathad3764
    @sujathad3764 Рік тому +2

    Thank you doctor for teaching us simple and easy exercise and I will grateful if teaching me how to get relief from lower back pain sir.

  • @senkamalam
    @senkamalam Рік тому +1

    Really feel good and confident.thanks Dr.Todd.

  • @sakunthalaliyanaarachchi9068
    @sakunthalaliyanaarachchi9068 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much doctor.these exercise s are very useful and very convenient.

  • @louisedahlgren5340
    @louisedahlgren5340 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video. I have had issues of falling even landing on knee replacements on either carpet or outdoors,

  • @gabrielabosenberg3987
    @gabrielabosenberg3987 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. Very helpful.

  • @ithacacomments4811
    @ithacacomments4811 Рік тому +19

    Walking backwards while keeping one hand on a counter or rail has helped my balance issues.

  • @arvindchitale7617
    @arvindchitale7617 Рік тому +5

    Thank you,Doctor
    These simple exercises made me physically and mentally strong and bust up my self confidence

  • @manjurangra56469
    @manjurangra56469 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Doctor very simple exercises 👍India

  • @rosariomanahan8727
    @rosariomanahan8727 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Dr Sullivan from Manila Philippines

  • @bornagainchristian2501
    @bornagainchristian2501 10 місяців тому +2

    Great exercises doctor Sullivan, 3 months ago I lost my balance while walking outdoor in a diving position.
    Thank you very much. They are a great help to me being a 71 year old asian female.

  • @koovappally
    @koovappally 10 місяців тому +1

    A nice video, well explained and you used the right chair, strong and firm and your voice loud and clear. Thanks.

  • @solascripturamjc9681
    @solascripturamjc9681 7 місяців тому +2

    Definitely going to do these! One thing to make this video more wonderful is to mention the safety issues before the exercises, not during. Thank you SO much!

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  7 місяців тому +1

      Great suggestion, thanks for watching.

  • @nithyarul7171
    @nithyarul7171 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your exercises

  • @deepuls545
    @deepuls545 11 місяців тому +1

    Helpful video - thank you for demonstrating.

  • @jamshaidakhtar8810
    @jamshaidakhtar8810 Рік тому +4

    Seen your video doctor. Excellent job you are doing for seniors in particular. Please keep it up for provision of more physical benefits to human beings. Deep Regards.

  • @veliamartinez5367
    @veliamartinez5367 Рік тому +2

    Muy buenos ejercicio, faciles pero saludables. Gracias

  • @RKusmie64
    @RKusmie64 8 місяців тому +1

    I pretty much do all of these in one form or another, but I've never seen the over the shoulder walk. I'll add that one in. 🙂 Thank you!

  • @lmlmtthws694
    @lmlmtthws694 Рік тому +1

    Is proving to be a great place to start and pursue restoring balance

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. Balance training is so important especially as we get older.

  • @leenamunge7954
    @leenamunge7954 Рік тому +1

    Excellent explanation i appreciate your helpful exercises for balance for seniors. Thanks please also would be grateful for back pain. I have difficulty in walking and trust these exercises will benefit.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome. I appreciate the feedback.

  • @sshibad
    @sshibad 11 місяців тому +2

    thank you dr todd

  • @mammamia200
    @mammamia200 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @marwashreef1614
    @marwashreef1614 Рік тому +1

    Thanks and iwish take more exercise for balance

  • @thibod07
    @thibod07 Рік тому +14

    Great video doc! I am an aging x-country skier and I use all the balance exercises you are recommending! As a reputable doctor you will never tell 100% of the truth about balance as many of your patients would not be able to handle it. Keeping your weight under control and strength to match is another element so important to prevent a fall. If excess weight was only a cosmetic issue it would not be so bad as we are so used to see fat people around. This is not my point. Most people are too weak for their weight to achieve good balance while in movement so they solve their problem by not moving and this is the wrong approach. Okay now crucify me and give me excuses why you are overweight which I am sure are excellent justifiable reasons! 👍👍👍

    • @jenniferpeers6946
      @jenniferpeers6946 Рік тому +3

      Would be more credible if an elderly person was the person exercising. I was climbing mountains at her age.

    • @imohiudd11
      @imohiudd11 Рік тому

      😮

    • @paintilludrop
      @paintilludrop 10 місяців тому

      Ha same as never trust a skinny cook.. hate when my overweight older Dr says lose weight.
      Most younger Dr's are healthy weight. In my experience

  • @muneerahayath8657
    @muneerahayath8657 Рік тому +1

    Very good exercises. Thanks.

  • @bhojrajnagora278
    @bhojrajnagora278 Рік тому +1

    very easy and excellent exercise without any Event., thinking you

  • @harnekmalhans7783
    @harnekmalhans7783 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Doctor sahib

  • @shyamalaiyer912
    @shyamalaiyer912 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thanks

  • @VaraBoska
    @VaraBoska 16 днів тому +1

    Tnks Dr

  • @bruceshelton5938
    @bruceshelton5938 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @cherylcuthbertson5406
    @cherylcuthbertson5406 Рік тому +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @mariehaverty8209
    @mariehaverty8209 Рік тому +4

    Love this thank you, don’t know how to save it💁

    • @mcdade7489
      @mcdade7489 Рік тому +4

      Marie, if you click on the share button, right under his name, you can then send it to your email address and keep it as long as you want 😊

  • @shahjehankhan3126
    @shahjehankhan3126 10 місяців тому +1

    Great thank you

  • @meghatendulkartendulkar240
    @meghatendulkartendulkar240 Рік тому +2

    Very useful exercises

  • @nasreendar4644
    @nasreendar4644 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this

  • @anncurran4704
    @anncurran4704 9 місяців тому +1

    I already do d
    I already some of these exercises and will add some of yours. After a 3a.m.fall in the dark. I found a night light helped balance for nighttime bathroom trips. Question--how efforts these exercises in the water?

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  9 місяців тому

      Great job on your training? Explain your question for me?

    • @anncurran4704
      @anncurran4704 9 місяців тому

      @@drtoddsullivan Whoops, spell check bloop.. how effective are these exercises when done in water? I have a water exercise program that I do 3 or 4 times a week.

  • @fetiyeozlemonbasoglu6244
    @fetiyeozlemonbasoglu6244 Рік тому +1

    Much appreciate it👍

  • @justinekigongo950
    @justinekigongo950 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Dr Dott for the information am 69 and it will be of much help because I find myself not being able to balance most of the time

  • @amb6899
    @amb6899 8 місяців тому +1

    Very beneficial video. I will try doing these. DR., I live in an apartment no steps, what do u recommend I toe tap instead on?

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. It doesn’t have to be a step you could use a couple of books stacked up or anything that forces you to lift your leg in the air and tap on it.

  • @jeannedesilva6980
    @jeannedesilva6980 Рік тому +1

    Very useful and easy to do alone

  • @mukeshmaheshwari506
    @mukeshmaheshwari506 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @chandrikagosai8885
    @chandrikagosai8885 Рік тому +1

    Good information sir, helpful

  • @christinesmith3323
    @christinesmith3323 Рік тому +1

    This is good more tricky to do at times than you would think

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      I agree it can be difficult but they are very important.

  • @zenycalilung3077
    @zenycalilung3077 8 місяців тому +1

    Love this,,,❤

  • @2Hesiod
    @2Hesiod Рік тому +4

    What is really by far most important is core strength (midsection) and the best thing for that is planks. I've been doing them for two months and it is fixing my limp.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +3

      Great job on the planks. They’re one of the best exercises for your core and balance.

    • @2Hesiod
      @2Hesiod Рік тому

      @@drtoddsullivan I've been limping for a long time, and exercise bike doesn't help core strength particularly.

    • @2Hesiod
      @2Hesiod Рік тому +2

      @@drtoddsullivan I think all such videos about balance and walking might mention the crucial importance of core strength. That is probably usually the problem.

  • @sshibad
    @sshibad 3 місяці тому +1

    thanks doc come to mumbai india stay henre with my wife

  • @shabbirsayyad790
    @shabbirsayyad790 10 місяців тому +1

    really excellent exercise

  • @mariarosameyer6875
    @mariarosameyer6875 Рік тому +1

    Gonna do this, too

  • @joanbonnet8229
    @joanbonnet8229 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @nalinigopalraj.gopalraj5013
    @nalinigopalraj.gopalraj5013 Рік тому +3

    Exercises.
    Can you suggest something to straighten toes which are bending sidewards

  • @11-jianna21
    @11-jianna21 Рік тому

    Very nice exercise for seniors.

  • @sshibad
    @sshibad Рік тому +1

    thank you come to mumbai india

  • @alschissler4299
    @alschissler4299 Рік тому +1

    these are great for people who do not have serious issues that prevent doing them

  • @norims217
    @norims217 Рік тому

    Tqvm doctor👍

  • @jeannettestuckelschwaiger5071
    @jeannettestuckelschwaiger5071 Рік тому +3

    Thank you very much doctor for your teaching. Actually I want to ask you an advice as to how can recover from loosing balance when I swing my club. I play golf since 25 years. Now Im 76 loosing some balance when swinging. Is there any specific exercises I can do to improve the balance? Thank you in advance.

  • @wendylynch6511
    @wendylynch6511 9 місяців тому +1

    Good exercises

  • @DonaldCampbell-cm5gb
    @DonaldCampbell-cm5gb Рік тому +1

    I had a almost fall months ago, that rather shook me. Would you believe that a guitar lead from my guitar somehow wrapped itself around my legs, causing me to nosedive to the floor, but I grabbed a chair. After the many many nights at pubs/clubs I have done over years, it has me beat as to why. I find this here video good. My subcontinus needs re-programing.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +2

      Sorry to hear about your fall. Best of luck with your recovery.

  • @justinekigongo950
    @justinekigongo950 Рік тому +1

    Can I do these exercises when I have spinal stenosis and bulging disc am Kigongo Justine from Uganda

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      Yes you can unless the exercises cause pain in your back or legs.

  • @zainabhusain1494
    @zainabhusain1494 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful

  • @sathiyamurthit748
    @sathiyamurthit748 Рік тому +1

    My friend does it help stroke guys
    Now recovery stage in walking but using walking stick on the left side.

  • @kayaniasim8757
    @kayaniasim8757 Рік тому +3

    Doctor how to create strength in 84 yrs having walking problem thy pain ..diabetic ...knees ok

  • @sushilashukla1289
    @sushilashukla1289 Рік тому +1

    Hi doc.I'm 72 and a fall ending in a concussion. Please advise.
    South African.

  • @kamalbardia8203
    @kamalbardia8203 Рік тому +1

    Very nicely explained by you. Thank you
    Prevent fall at all cost
    My father at 90 was hale and hearty..He fell down from bench and broke up hip joints. He went into bedridden and could live only 16 months
    Like 1 billion Indians, he was vegetarian and active

  • @ThirupathiYadav
    @ThirupathiYadav 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks doctor
    Sir I'm 2years back bike accident after slowly 80 ./. recovering
    So this Exercise used mine
    Sir please reply
    So bike accident in mind in blood clot please reply sir

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  10 місяців тому +1

      You should be able to perform these exercises but I would get checked out by your doctor to make sure.

    • @ThirupathiYadav
      @ThirupathiYadav 10 місяців тому

      Sir,I'm from India
      It's been 2years I met an bike Accident
      After that I got peralasys I took physiotherapy and I used medicine for 1year
      And I'm till using ayurvedhik medicine and I'm following some exercises I'm getting better results (70% of normal I'm Abel walk ,talk,)
      Is there any altternate way recovery fast and 100%?
      Please let me help sir🥺

  • @ThirupathiYadav
    @ThirupathiYadav 10 місяців тому +1

    Sir,I'm from India
    It's been 2years I met an bike Accident
    After that I got peralasys I took physiotherapy and I used medicine for 1year
    And I'm till using ayurvedhik medicine and I'm following some exercises I'm getting better results (70% of normal I'm Abel walk ,talk,)
    Is there any altternate way recovery fast and 100%?
    Please let me help sir🥺

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  10 місяців тому +1

      Keep up the exercises it might take more time. I would also research a peptide called BPC-157 which accelerates healing.

  • @armandojmoreno7908
    @armandojmoreno7908 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm 68 and do the single leg stand with both eyes closed. NOT EASY at the beginning, but little by little you can master it. I do 30 seconds on each leg. Five repetitions every morning. - Please be very very careful - do it under a door so you have both sides to grab on to.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  11 місяців тому +1

      Great job and smart advice.

    • @douglasburnside
      @douglasburnside 9 місяців тому +1

      I am impressed! My balance test is to stand on one leg while I bend over and pull a sock onto the other foot. At 78 years old that is not as easy as it sounds! I thought my balance was pretty good until I tried standing on one leg with my eyes closed. I can do that for about five seconds maximum. I hadn't realized how much of my balance came from visual input.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  9 місяців тому +1

      Awesome keep it up.

  • @dianawalker4055
    @dianawalker4055 Рік тому +1

    Hi - my problem is being left with a limp following hip pinning 15 months ago; the bad side's leg is slightly shorter than the good side and cannot bear my full body weight for more than a couple of seconds - Dr. tells me I need to exercise to strengthen the muscles - I've been exercising but nothing seems to be improving! I'm 87 and quite active for my age - this limp is really annoying! Can you suggest anything??

    • @tmo3973
      @tmo3973 Рік тому

      That sounds difficult. Maybe you could add a thick insole inside your shoe on the side that’s now too short?

  • @mjrotondi5086
    @mjrotondi5086 Рік тому +2

    We get older but we don’t have to walk ELDERLY. Walking with confidence is a game changer ; one looks younger, cheerful , purposeful.

  • @yourstylefitnessandhealth
    @yourstylefitnessandhealth 11 місяців тому +2

    Just as important to single leg-balance training is a good flexibility program, the more range of motion available to your joints, the larger base of support and better your balance will be !!

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  11 місяців тому +1

      Great point keep up the good work.

  • @bjacob9998
    @bjacob9998 Рік тому +1

    Is this good for scoliosis or do you have something more specific?

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      It’s great for everyone. In addition to these exercises I would also 1-2 scoliosis exercises.

  • @vijaysahdev9842
    @vijaysahdev9842 Рік тому +1

    GREAT

  • @vsridhar5272
    @vsridhar5272 Рік тому +1

    All these very simple excises ,are going to do Wonder??

  • @sshibad
    @sshibad 2 місяці тому

    doc will cast you in my next ad

  • @Catwallager
    @Catwallager Рік тому +1

    From the early 60s I always remember my grandfather telling me to never sit down to put on my shoes and socks if I aways wanted to have good balance. There has been many times that I've wanted to, but I never have to this day.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      Great job. If you don’t use it, you lose it slowly over time.

  • @jayapeswanipeswani8316
    @jayapeswanipeswani8316 7 місяців тому +1

    🙏

  • @jeffreychan1559
    @jeffreychan1559 10 місяців тому +1

    Headline best exercise for senior to improve balance,is the lady a senior if not than get senior to demonstrate your recommend exercise.thank.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  10 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate the comment but the videos are shot with our office staff because it is difficult finding people who want to shoot videos.

  • @BADRUBULDURA
    @BADRUBULDURA 11 місяців тому +1

    👍👍

  • @drmnarmadha
    @drmnarmadha Рік тому +1

    WOW

  • @evasteele4865
    @evasteele4865 Рік тому +2

    My problem is standing on one leg!!difficult!