How to Walk Correctly-Troubleshooting a Floppy Walk with Dr. Martin
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- How to Walk Correctly-Troubleshooting a Floppy Walk-In this video I show how to use your core to correct a floppy walk, but the techniques I demonstrate can be applied to any troublesome walking style-leaning forward, duck feet, shuffling, anterior pelvic tilt, slouching, forward head posture-all of these problems can be dealt with using the techniques in this video. These techniques are part of The Walking Code, the most comprehensive walking technique program available, created using my background as a physician, professional tango instructor, and Tai Chi practitioner.
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Focus on using your core to do the following:
Perfectly align your posture
Power your step correctly using the hip of the standing leg
Keep your feet facing straight forward
Correct a forward head lean
Proper arm swing and shoulder positioning.
00:00 Introduction
1:12 Width of Stance
2:52 Alignment of the Pelvis
5:08 Core Exercise
07:21 Hand and Shoulder Position
09:50 Hip Power
15:00 Summary
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Leave a comment and let me know what challenges you have had with your gait.
Can I join the live with my son, who is 10? He has a wide stance when walking and tends to lean forward. He has sever's syndrome on one foot, so walking (instead of running) is something he needs to do more of but he often ends up with joint pain and back pain that is probably made worse because of his weight - but it's also why he needs to walk more. So it would be nice to help him improve his walking posture so it won't be painful.
Sure. That would be fine,
@@abanmustaqeem3043 The cost is 20 dollars for the session.
Sorry. I do have to charge for something. I give most of my effort away for free.
@@ToddMartinMD thanx Dr for your reply
Last thing I thought I needed was someone to tell me how to walk. But yeah I totally did! Great stuff learned a lot
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful to prevent tripping. I had been tripping after a long time not walking and this has clarified why that was so. Thanks.
My pleasure.
Thank you so much. Because of you I just realized I’m not walking right.
I hope I also help you correct it.
Excellent video, love the way you explain in great detail. Tripping in common in elderly for many different reasons . Every elderly should follow your training. I am 84 year old , a retired internist and I am impressed . Thank you Dr Martin.
Thank you. If you send a strongly worded letter to UA-cam, maybe they will push these videos out more. 😃
Dr Martin you have changed my walking for the better : I,ve followed you for over a year . Am 63 I can wLk miles now with no probs ,.Thank you so much from England .
I’m so glad to hear that. I enjoyed your country very much doing a year at University of Sussex.
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The lower abs in relation to shoulder rotation just made me realize that core engagement is key to getting rotator impingement corrected. Thank you.
Absolutely. My pleasure.
Dr.Todd Martin,I am thankful for the positive impact you have made through your expertise and compassionate care!!!You are an exceptional doctor!!!🌱Nice vlog 🌿
Thanks. I appreciate your continued support.
Great Video this is the best information as you explain every detail in a way I can follow. Thank you!
I am very glad you liked it.
Amazing content 🎉
Thank you.
Thank you Doctor. I had decompression surgery 4 months ago at L3. My takeaway from your video is first I need to focus on my core. Also, I do have a bit of left foot “flop” due to nerve damage on that side. Thanks again!
My pleasure.
Спасибо!
My pleasure.
Truly excellent video! Thank you
My pleasure
wow! Thank you👍🌹
Your welcome
very nice and scientific information. thank you.
You are most welcome
Great video Dr. Todd - really god stuff- it helped me a lot - thx!
Great to hear!
Absolutely brilliant video, thank you so much for sgaring yr knowledge, time and effort.Love and peace to all❤
My pleasure.
Very helpfull and well explained. thank you.
Thanks very much.
Great presentation thank you
My pleasure.
In recent times, the process of walking has not developed because of the reliance on automobiles; from the house to the garage, and straight to whatever destination. Walking ten blocks is a formidable challenge for most.
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Hopefully more and more people will get the habit of regular walking
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Genius move on the shoulder and hand/thumb. I watching a Texas EL Paso chiropractor and he said what is very important the shoulder follows where the hand goes or your hurt the shoulder.
Thanks. I believe this is a point that is missed by most people, who don’t realize the connection between the gait pattern and the shoulder and arm position.
What you are describing is what I did in walking meditation here in Amritapuri India. Itvretrained me how to walk.
That’s great. I am a big fan of walking meditation.
So it's confirmed that there is a process classified as "walking meditation." Thought I was alone. I engaged in this practice while growing up in the Caribbean. Gazing at someone's fence, the flowers in the garden and the distant landscape while walking induced a state where all of the answers emerged for complex questions. Also generated a high level of inner peace. This started all in my teens, and confirmation! Wow!
@Vincphilosopher Yes, you can find books on it. Here is a guided walking meditation I did. Guided Walking Meditation for Relaxation, Mindfulness, Calming, Balboa Park Friendship Garden
ua-cam.com/video/BcyD3wTXECw/v-deo.html
This video help me alot how to walk properly
Great. I hope it helps.
Thanks!
You’re welcome
This is wonderful. I've been struggling with balance while walking. Now given these great demonstrations and explanations, I believe I'm on my way to correct posture while walking. This will translate in a big way to overall quality of life, I bet. Thank you Dr. Martin.
You are so welcome!
Liked and subscribed. Great camera and director work of describing and visualizing your body position with the video and audio.
Very much appreciated.
great video. I.v been walking 10K a day for over a year and I couldn't figure out why I was getting more and more cellulite and my belly was ballooning. I can see all the things I've been doing wrong - including a couple bouts with shoulder impingement. I tried the technique today. I can walk so much faster and it feels so much more effortless.
That’s incredible. Keep trekking.
Very useful. Thanks for posting. Recovering from both a Cerebellar infarction, and a mini stroke. Take my Aggressive, Excited Rottweiler/pitbull dog for daily walks. At first she was pulling me off balance in every direction. Now a year later we walk fast. Heel to toe. Working on short bursts of running steps. Ironically, when walking normally I still have times when I misstep and have to catch myself but tremendous progress. Shoulders, arms and core have tightened up as well. BTW I’m nearly 77 so will be 100 in 23 years. Can’t wait! Work outside shirtless everyday.
Great work on your recovery. That takes a lot of dedication.
I am on the same journey, sans canine. I would say multiple strokes in my case. Cerebellum, which messes up the balance.
Keep at it.
Good video
Thanks
Fascinating analysis.
I know from experience that when a person has balance problems (neurological) they tend to widen their stance. Until the balance issues are resolved, the gait will not be right.
I have noticed that I get pain around the hip joints when walking with a wider gate Your analysis has given me more insight into the fundamental bio-mechanics involved.
Another thing I have looked into is the timing of the weight shift forwards. This can be observed as a differentiating factor in some martial arts. You can delay the weight shift forwards, which is a conservative strategy, or let the weight shift happen early in the gait cycle. I lack the language to fully describe this, but it is easy to demonstrate. You can lead with the torso when moving forward, which has its martial uses, or you can keep the torso erect and in a sense lead with the hips which also has its martial uses.
One thing I have noticed as I have piled on the decades is they I sometimes fail to clear the ground properly with the stepping foot, or fail to get onto the next step properly when trying to go up stairs. Various UA-cam videos address this as a problem in not lifting the toes properly. I think they attribute this to weakness. I see this currently as more of a timing and coordination problem. I noticed walking up stairs yesterday that I was not lifting my rear foot, not just the toes, in a way that would allow me to reliably clear the next and higher step. Why I as a veteran martial artist with decades of experience should have lost that coordination is puzzling. Now, I will work on the aspect of making sure that the leg is lifted enough. I worked for a few weeks on just trying to consciously lift the front of the foot, and that did not seem to give good results, so weakness in lifting the front of the foot may have not been the issue. Perhaps I have misunderstood things.
In any case, the analysis you have given is quite insightful.
Thanks. I agree that many issues are a matter of coordinating the muscles properly, or using the right ones, not necessarily weakness. For instance, placing the foot on a step requires proper use of the lower abs to lift the leg, not just the leg muscles. Failing to dorsiflex the foot can be due to not activating the lower abs correctly.
This may seem like an off thecwall question, but i have lax ligaments, & i can now see that i'm leaning forward when i walk. As an adjunct to walking, i've considered swimming, but the internet is full of contradictory information about whether swimming aggravates loose ligaments, is neutral, or actually benefits the condition. These videos have really helped my awareness of faulty mechanics.
@@betsymathias9908 I will have to plead ignorance on the question of swilling and loose ligaments. I have never heard any negative mention of it in that context. I can imagine people with loose ligaments might hyperextend their shoulders, just thinking about it logically. However, I suspect that, just like with walking, proper technique would ensure safety.
@@ToddMartinMD Thank you so much for answering. My logic kicked in with your answer. I'm sure proper techniques help with swimming and injury prevention as well as for walking. I think a well toned functional core is essential for both activities. I will swim some days and hope that helps my fitness on land!
This is an amazing YTV thank you!! It makes since. I have to a wonky gate. I was wondering how to fix this.
Glad you found the video.
Cool stuff. As a Trager practitioner, he used to teach us something he called mentastics and the feeling was kicking a leaf off of your foot, there is a kind of a snap and I do this from time to time to relax my legs. The male pelvis causes a back and forth of the ASIS whereas a woman is more of a figure 8. And if she is carrying a bag on her shoulder, watch her free arm swing so far backwards and forwards. It’s quite amazing.
I have noticed that arm swing with some women carrying a bag. I call it the purse walk. It’s actually not healthy. It comes from an anterior pelvic tilt and hyper extension of the upper back.
@@ToddMartinMD hello! Good to know. Actually I think it’s slightly cultural. Also note the hyperextension in the elbow. Yikes! It’s interesting to see how fascia is now a hot topic. In Chinese Medicine we have known about the sinew channels for a long time and based on the pain in areas of movement, we can treat that channel.
I am 69 & due to neuropathy in my feet & severe RA in most of my joints I have lot of balance issues, especially walking on grass/lawn. I am unable to do my yard work. I used to love walking outdoors now I am confined to a treadmill. Since I have no cartilage in my knee joints, I am getting conflicting advice whether or not to walk at all. 😢 I appreciate your advice, Thank you!
Generally speaking, it is recommended for people with knee arthritis to try walking. Studies have shown people with knee arthritis who do not walk regularly end up with more pain. But, there are times when that is not possible. Deep water walking can be a good alternative.
Ultimately, getting a new knee can be a good fix.
Thanks for breaking my flop and waddle into distant but simple ideas. I did one thing at a time and felt the difference with each. I have no vestibular balance and PT folks seem unable to address my tendency to fall to the side. Perhaps a slower correct walk will reduce my need to grab walls.
I think it can help.
Thank you. Wish Traditional Chinese were among the auto-translate captions.
I can see if I can add them. I think they stopped the ability to add languages when they started the auto-translation.
Oh, what a wonderful way to start my new day!
Dr. Martin I'm 39 yr s old female had a total left hip replacement surgery 9 months ago!
Would you be so kind & create a playlist for total left hip replacement regarding walking, getting up from sitting, walking up & downstairs?
Thank you inadvance for any feedback!
I’ll try to do that If you do a search on the channel, you will find videos on all these topics now. You can type in the topic and my name and you will find them.They are not specific to having a left hip replacement, but they are the correct technique.
@@ToddMartinMD Thanks so much Dr. Martin for your prompt response & have a wholesome day!
@DRHIPWHIP You as well.
The things you spoke about are so rare to see, I never saw people walk wrong like this, maybe only very old people, or people with visible body malformations
There are plenty of people who walk like this. The topic is based on someone I am helping. Older people walk this way all the time or have similar related issues which would benefit from the same tips.
I literally just noticed this gate in a coworker. Worked with her for years but happened to be walking toward each other down a hallway and I thought she’s going to fall. She was in a hurry and walking like this and looked so unstable.
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Thanks
I didn’t know I could use just half of my lower abs at a time! Edit: this is gonna take some practice lol. I have lumbar degenerative disc disease, so I’m determined to focus on that neutral pelvis.
You can do it. The lower abs are divided in two halves (the internal obliques) that turn in opposite directions. So, we use them on one side all the time.
I get the feeling you can pop-lock really well.
Only decent. You need very flexible joints.
Would be great to see the explanation on a "muscle and motion" style video. Still can't visualize the psoas/abs action clearly.
I wish I had that type of technology for animation. Although, I am not sure that visual would make it any more clear than the many exercises. If you feel you are doing the movement properly, I wouldn’t worry about being able to visualize the muscles. If you can do these exercises right, then you got it.
1 Exercise Practice to Improve Your Walking and Posture
ua-cam.com/video/0Q4bGLFJG38/v-deo.html
@@ToddMartinMDactually, I don't think that would help. I've tried, but micromanaging the different layers of muscle can't work. What I've found works better is to imagine that my same- side ribs are pushing my swing hip forward (by some magic that seems to work itself out) along with the swing leg...when I do nail the timing, then I get the feeling of my head floating effortlessly, like you described in the other video...
it's also about spine being more straight, arms not lifted up and head being in front pulling you forward
they should be across body exactly opposite than you think
I have covered those points in this and other videos.
I really enjoy your approach and it reminds me to walk in the way you outline. I am now in my early 60s and am realizing my gait has been off my whole life. Is there a structural component to improper walking? Everything happens for a reason, so why would someone walk improperly to begin with?
Glad you like the approach. Human gait is very complex, and our bodies are designed to have many ways of moving g so we can navigate different terrain. This also allows for people to move in many incorrect ways if they are not conscious.
Great, now I can’t walk and chew gum at the same time.
I am very happy for you.
Kind of random but i do boxing. Any advice on using posture to gain more power?
Yes. This video is all about core movement in kickboxing exercises. You can also find other kickboxing videos on the channel. 1 Exercise Practice to Improve Your Walking and Posture
ua-cam.com/video/0Q4bGLFJG38/v-deo.html
This is all good, but if you're walking for exercise, should you swing your arms, and if so, how?
Of course. You always swing your arms, even if not walking for exercise. I don’t think I suggested not swinging the arms. The arm swing is the same even if you pick up speed unless you power walk, which is a different technique. I explain that in videos on how to walk for exercise.
Do you do any real life workshops? I would travel to see you and have you give one on one instruction for my whole family!
I have done individual live sessions for those who are close enough to travel to Dan Diego.
Hi Todd, I have one leg longer than the other, do you have any tips for me?
The best thing is to get a lift to even things out, otherwise you will always be out of alignment.
Could you do a video on how to walk correctly using a cane? Many of us, as we age, develop arthritis in one or both knees and tend to ‘favor’ the weak knee. I worry that I might do damage to my hips or spine by not walking correctly. Thanks for your helpful videos.
My pleasure. How to Walk with a Cane with Todd Martin MD
ua-cam.com/video/-tS8SRzjYCA/v-deo.html
Hello Todd. How's your life going? Well, a friend of mine is having surgery in the next few days. You know, the one with the hip bone problem. What videos do you suggest to start with? He will get a new artificial bone so it will be a fresh start for him to stand and use the core properly. Do you have any advice for him what to do, what exercises to practice, or videos to watch? Thank you for your reply, Todd.
See the other reply.
Would you say everyone has their own distinctive gait or walk?
I would say more that there are a small number of common patterns that people fall into.
Is this applicable to people with mild scoliosis?
Yes it is.
If a person was searching for a physical therapist that specialize in helping people fix there walk who would you choose? There are many physical therapist out there. I'd like to find one who videos me and works with me to fix what my issues are and also with video so I could see the progress.
That might be a challenge. I know there are a lot of therapists that work with video and motion capture as part of athletic training programs, but I am not aware of this being a common thing for normal walking. You would have to do some research. I don't think there are enough people that are aware of the importance of fixing their walk to make it a focus for physical therapists. In addition to athletes, they also focus on people with neurologic impairment.
Thank you for such a quick reply. I agree. I think you'd have to just find someone willing to work with you to improve the areas you want to address.
@@don44m Good luck. If you find someone, let me know. I have done some searches but not found anything.
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This point isn't so clear because it looks like the same in both cases, and besides of "activate the abs" (salute to anyone who knows how to use their abs for legs movement) there isn't much of instructions of how to do the right way.
The theory is clear though
One foot in front of the other and repeat?
If only it was that easy.
@@ToddMartinMD Any advice to remove duck feet?
@@CuteyBear-rr1nz There are many videos on the channel that address the subject, so I would start with those.
You just say engage the lower abs and I have no clue what you mean or what que to look for
I didn’t just say engage. I said to tuck the pelvis, which is the action of the lower abs, in addition to rotate the pelvis, which I also described. The upper abs rotate in the opposite direction. The upper abs turn forward and around on the right to place the right heel. The continue rotating in that fashion until it is time to place the left heel.
@@ToddMartinMD do you have like a playlist or anything to help build to a normal gait? I want to get back to normalcy and you are making sense
@MaxJansen-kw6qs Yes. If go to the channel, the Walking Technique or the Supplemental Walking Lessons playlists give all the info needed.
I doubt that heel strike walking is healthy for knee and hip. There are interesting evolutionary and anatomical argumentd against it.
I would love to hear some scientifically based argument against it. Practically speaking, everyone in the world walks with a heel strike, in every country and culture dating as far back as humans have existed. People who have issues from heel striking are not doing it correctly. I don’t think you will find any evidence-based information indicating heel strike is not the natural and correct way to walk. Outside of a couple of UA-cam channel stating that opinion, I would be interested to hear some actual evidence.
@@ToddMartinMD Dear Martin, I did not attack you or your opinion and I do not know if anything in this subject is really a fact, so please do not consider my discussion aggressive. It could be that many people on planet do heel strike, but again almost everyone has shoes right? What about people with barefoot? Can you run on heel strike? If not why? The best marathon runners in the world comes from tahamura tribes and they do not do heel strike, they do not also traditionally have shoes. When I am looking at my feet, I see under my toes and forefoot nice cushions and if I press on these they take force very easily. I do not have any cushion on heel, sorry every strike goes on bone directly, to knee and hip. Why toddlers do not do instinctively heel strike but opposite? These are some doubts of mine. Would like to hear answers from you. Thanks.
Thanks!
My pleasure, Dan. I hope this one is particularly helpful.
Hello Todd. How's your life going?
Well, a friend of mine is having surgery in the next few days. You know, the one with the hip bone problem. What videos do you suggest to start with? He will get a new artificial bone so it will be a fresh start for him to stand and use the core properly. Do you have any advice for him what to do, what exercises to practice, or videos to watch? Thank you for your reply, Todd.
If he is getting surgery, I think the best advice would be for him to listen to his personal physical therapist. It is going to take time after surgery to recover enough to be able to walk normally. They will need to get to that point before the techniques in the videos would be helpful.
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@@ToddMartinMD Thank you very much for your replay, Todd. I really appreciate it.
My pleasure