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i have not yet finished to watch the video but i feel the urge to say bravo. the rooting of the leg using the lower abdominals before stepping is the most valuable piece of advice i’ve ever received about walking either up down or front. excellent work and excellent exposition
I get so nervous if I look straight ahead when going up and down stairs, I'm always looking down just in case so I don't fall or something. Thank you for this, I know practice will correct my fear over time! ✌💓
Hey Todd, I just discovered your channel and I first I want to thank you for that great content! One question: on another video you are talking about the pull part when walking, we should not only concentrate on pushing. Would you say there is also a pulling when going upstairs? Or is the pushing dominant? Thank you very much!
When going up stairs, there is always a push, first from the rear leg until the weight is shifter far enough forward and up, and then a push up from the leg on the step. On the top step the push becomes a pull to step forward after pushing up. On a hill, there is a pull up then push forward. You should checkout the stairs and hill videos. GlD you found the channel.
Hi Dr Todd. Dull Stroom here. Methinks u should also branch out into 'Health Foods', there are dangerous substances in some foods.... Rgds Jean Ross. Dull Stroom. South Africa
Two months ago i slipped on the carpeted stairs and landed on my elbow tearing my rotator cuff. What is a safe yet mechanically sound way to come downstairs that aren't very deep? Is it ok to angle body and knees towards rail?
The most difficult aspect of going up and down stairs is that my feet don’t fit on standard residential stairs. I have to angle my foot 45° or most of my heel (up) or toes (down) are hanging off the edge of the step. Very awkward
@@ToddMartinMD it’s always been true (since age 12 when my feet hit 12.4” long) but as the years increase and stability decreases… let’s just say I think about it more…
Your knee should line up with the front of your foot when walking up stairs correctly. There is no need for them to pass the toes when simply walking up stairs. I am not really sure the meaning of your comment or if you are promoting the knees over toes guy.
@@ToddMartinMD you are right. It is not because it is not bad to put your knees over your toes that you should do it all the time. By the way, i have watched some videos of african indigenous people walking and it matches very well with what you say except that they walk with their feet slighty outwards (10 to 15 degrees), far from a duck feet. Nevertheless you recommend the feet completely forward so my doubt arises on this point. The same for standing. At least for me it seems very unnatural to stand and sit with your feet perfectly forward. Thoughts?
@@osenhordarazao3615 I don't think there is an issue with a 10-15 degree turnout, assuming you are using the proper function to walk. People who are duck footed are powering the swing through with the swing leg hip, not the standing leg hip. This will cause problems. If your feet are turned out only slightly and you are still powering the step properly, then that shouldn't be an issue. That being said, the feet, the knees and knee cap, and hips are designed to be properly aligned when the are facing in the direction of travel. If there is angle between the joints and the direction of travel, the foot will compress too much to the inside, the knee will be compressed on the inside, and the knee cap will not be properly aligned, all leading to potential issues in the joints. I also would not assume that any population is walking more correctly because they are indigenous. People who walk in flip flops, without a strap on the heel, almost always end up duck footed. You see this with islanders all the time. This could also be true of other populations in hot countries that adopt flip flops as standard footwear.
Sir straight walk practice sir my age 18 my Wight 80kg daily straight walk practice sir how many months sir cure duck feet 100% please reply sir request
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i have not yet finished to watch the video but i feel the urge to say bravo. the rooting of the leg using the lower abdominals before stepping is the most valuable piece of advice i’ve ever received about walking either up down or front. excellent work and excellent exposition
Thank you very much.
Best instructor for this technique! Thanks
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You're Truly a handsome man Dr Todd Martin useful tips information 👌
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I live in a townhouse with lots of stairs so this is very helpful; thank you 🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you, Dr. Martin. Your walking code is always so interesting and helpful.
You are very welcome.
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I get so nervous if I look straight ahead when going up and down stairs, I'm always looking down just in case so I don't fall or something. Thank you for this, I know practice will correct my fear over time! ✌💓
If you get nervous you should definitely use the handrail. No need to try to be brave on the stairs. That is how accidents happen. Just be safe.
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Very valuable advice. Thanks very much docyor.🙏
You’re welcome
Hey Todd, I just discovered your channel and I first I want to thank you for that great content!
One question: on another video you are talking about the pull part when walking, we should not only concentrate on pushing. Would you say there is also a pulling when going upstairs? Or is the pushing dominant?
Thank you very much!
When going up stairs, there is always a push, first from the rear leg until the weight is shifter far enough forward and up, and then a push up from the leg on the step. On the top step the push becomes a pull to step forward after pushing up. On a hill, there is a pull up then push forward. You should checkout the stairs and hill videos. GlD you found the channel.
Hi Dr Todd. Dull Stroom here. Methinks u should also branch out into 'Health Foods', there are dangerous substances in some foods.... Rgds Jean Ross. Dull Stroom. South Africa
Thanks for the suggestion.
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Thanks.
Two months ago i slipped on the carpeted stairs and landed on my elbow tearing my rotator cuff. What is a safe yet mechanically sound way to come downstairs that aren't very deep? Is it ok to angle body and knees towards rail?
Go down sideways, placing both feet on the step before taking the next step.
The most difficult aspect of going up and down stairs is that my feet don’t fit on standard residential stairs. I have to angle my foot 45° or most of my heel (up) or toes (down) are hanging off the edge of the step. Very awkward
That’s too bad. If your feet otherwise face forward when you walk then it should be too much of an issue.
@@ToddMartinMD it’s always been true (since age 12 when my feet hit 12.4” long) but as the years increase and stability decreases… let’s just say I think about it more…
KnessOverToes
Your knee should line up with the front of your foot when walking up stairs correctly. There is no need for them to pass the toes when simply walking up stairs. I am not really sure the meaning of your comment or if you are promoting the knees over toes guy.
@@ToddMartinMD you are right. It is not because it is not bad to put your knees over your toes that you should do it all the time. By the way, i have watched some videos of african indigenous people walking and it matches very well with what you say except that they walk with their feet slighty outwards (10 to 15 degrees), far from a duck feet. Nevertheless you recommend the feet completely forward so my doubt arises on this point. The same for standing. At least for me it seems very unnatural to stand and sit with your feet perfectly forward. Thoughts?
@@osenhordarazao3615 I don't think there is an issue with a 10-15 degree turnout, assuming you are using the proper function to walk. People who are duck footed are powering the swing through with the swing leg hip, not the standing leg hip. This will cause problems. If your feet are turned out only slightly and you are still powering the step properly, then that shouldn't be an issue. That being said, the feet, the knees and knee cap, and hips are designed to be properly aligned when the are facing in the direction of travel. If there is angle between the joints and the direction of travel, the foot will compress too much to the inside, the knee will be compressed on the inside, and the knee cap will not be properly aligned, all leading to potential issues in the joints. I also would not assume that any population is walking more correctly because they are indigenous. People who walk in flip flops, without a strap on the heel, almost always end up duck footed. You see this with islanders all the time. This could also be true of other populations in hot countries that adopt flip flops as standard footwear.
@@ToddMartinMD makes sense. O will keep on learning with your very informative content. Something not found elsewhere
@@osenhordarazao3615 Thanks you.
Sir straight walk practice sir my age 18 my Wight 80kg daily straight walk practice sir how many months sir cure duck feet 100% please reply sir request
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