10 Best Exercises for Balance!

These are the 10 best exercises to improve your balance. Always consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise program, Do these every day to increase your balance, decrease your risk of falling and improve your ability to walk.
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  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean7035 Жыл бұрын

    I think I’m a little better , I can stay balanced on my right leg the longest,but not for 20 seconds yet . I will keep trying though, and don’t forget I’m 90+ years of age. LK from Canada. Thanks. 😅

  • @SSheriff49
    @SSheriff49 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE THE DRAMATISATION OF EACH EXERCISE. IT IS SO PRACTICE-FRIENDLY. IT IS NOT OVERWHELMING. NOR DOES IT SEEM CHALLENGING! U MAKE IT SEEM SIMPLY EASY! THANK YOU.

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean7035 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I realize I do not know your name , however I keep trying these exercises each day and find I am able to stand on my left leg longer than my right , although not quite for the two minutes. I’m not giving up . Remember I’m 90+ years of age , that doesn’t mean I can’t learn. Thank you. LK. from Canada. ❤😊

  • @earlenejohnson8754

    @earlenejohnson8754

    10 ай бұрын

    Earlene🎉johnson

  • @melvincampbell-jw5ib

    @melvincampbell-jw5ib

    10 ай бұрын

    O

  • @shelleysanders9666

    @shelleysanders9666

    9 ай бұрын

    It’s normal, I think, to find it easier to balance on one leg than the other (as I found when doing Novice ballet)..

  • @hanumantharayadeokar8516

    @hanumantharayadeokar8516

    9 ай бұрын

    ¹1

  • @busankar

    @busankar

    9 ай бұрын

    ❤😅🎉

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean7035 Жыл бұрын

    I believe I have Improved a tinny bit, I have trouble standing on my right leg very long,I will keep trying though ,don’t forget , I’m 90+ years of age with scoliosis so don’t rush me ‘….I’m planning on going dancing At some point ,any dancing,waltz, boogie woogie,whatever. Are my expectations too high? LK from Canada. 😅😅

  • @northernbettygirl
    @northernbettygirl Жыл бұрын

    I saved your video and was excited to show it to my physical therapist. I am 60 and have OA both hips bone on bone with painful advanced muscle atrophy. I am always in pain, the hip ball grinds in the socket and I eat Tylenol and Aleve every day. She said your video was great and she was happy about my interest in doing things to help myself, but that they were not tailored to my condition, could hurt more than help and not to do them. I was disappointed to hear that. I am going to keep the video for future as I get older with balance issues. Thank you

  • @donnadiesburg7451
    @donnadiesburg7451 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I just found your channel and I love it!😊

  • @margaretwaterson2009
    @margaretwaterson2009 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, sensitive presentation. So helpful!

  • @rochellelewis2915
    @rochellelewis2915 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful in gaining confidence after recovering from a bimalleolar fracture to my ankle after slipping over on a wet muddy path one dark might. Many thanks all positive.❤

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean7035 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from L in Canada. I am still working on these exercises, with some improvements, I’m not stopping,as my balance is poor. I’m 90+ years of age so I have a lot of correcting to do.Plus I have scoliosis. I’m pleased to have found this video. Thank you 😊

  • @northernbettygirl

    @northernbettygirl

    Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Lucille!!! If you can do it, I know I will be able to do it too and I'm 60 with OA of both hips bone on bone. I need muscle strengthening exercises before possibly looking at hip replacement(s). You are an inspiration!🤗

  • @sushmaarya3083

    @sushmaarya3083

    Жыл бұрын

    Very good I will try thank you

  • @Dbb27

    @Dbb27

    Жыл бұрын

    You are inspiring! Good for you.

  • @cruzcruz9657

    @cruzcruz9657

    Жыл бұрын

    Love you Lucile

  • @manikraokarekar7744

    @manikraokarekar7744

    Жыл бұрын

    🌹🤔 So how long you want to continue on this planet, not leaving the space for young generation? 🌹☹️🤭😭

  • @anngreen7071
    @anngreen7071 Жыл бұрын

    I am age 83 and believe me, I've had more than my share of physical therapy. You have made this so clear and doable. You got me in a previous video when you mentioned shopping carts...you really got my attention. Im getting a walker and going to my sidewalk quickly. Thank you, so helpful.

  • @williemaewilder7615

    @williemaewilder7615

    Жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @williemaewilder7615

    @williemaewilder7615

    Жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊

  • @PatrickFarrell-ru3hj

    @PatrickFarrell-ru3hj

    Жыл бұрын

    4:47 4:49

  • @johnstark9648

    @johnstark9648

    10 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @DoloresHerndon-oe8vi

    @DoloresHerndon-oe8vi

    10 ай бұрын

    What a delight. I have drop foot and neuropathy and this is just what I need. Bless you.

  • @user-sf5ju2wu6q
    @user-sf5ju2wu6q11 ай бұрын

    Excellent exercises created by someone in tune with an older person's challenges !

  • @winnielai7455
    @winnielai7455 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! I think the last exercise is useful for everyone not just the elderly. Thank you!

  • @faydonovan1701

    @faydonovan1701

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m going to try this as I am always falling, at 90 I thought I was going to keep going over but I’m going to win.

  • @brendawatkins5751
    @brendawatkins5751 Жыл бұрын

    THIS IS SO HELPFUL, I'VE BEEN DOING THE EXERCISE FOR MY BALANCE,BUT MY KNEE'S ARE MY PROBLEM,I FEEL ON BOTH AT THE SAME TIME AND HAD TO CATCH MYSELF ON BOTH MY HANDS HURTING MY SHOULDER'S ,BUT MY KNEE'S TOOK MOST OF THE DAMAGE.

  • @gloriareszler4196
    @gloriareszler4196 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent program - so useful that there are three levels! Thank you!👏

  • @nigelgaspar5305
    @nigelgaspar5305 Жыл бұрын

    These are life-changing videos, worth their weight in gold. Superb. Thank you.❤

  • @trebledog
    @trebledog Жыл бұрын

    You've just given my wife a perfect excuse why I should take on dishwashing duties, thanks a lot brother!

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha! Oh boy!

  • @RedbrushDan

    @RedbrushDan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ,my friend! I ahave just recently experienced severely disabling cancer symptoms and really need to work on my balancing skills. I hope it can help with some of the left side pain as well.

  • @jamiwilliams9450

    @jamiwilliams9450

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Will this help with my vertigo??

  • @robynvontiedemann2666

    @robynvontiedemann2666

    Жыл бұрын

    Someone has to do it

  • @robynvontiedemann2666

    @robynvontiedemann2666

    Жыл бұрын

    What are the mats on the floor about? Could be a trip factor

  • @davidevans3498
    @davidevans349811 ай бұрын

    Thank you for these exercises, your presentation is excellent.

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean7035 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I still have more problem standing on my right leg than my left, neither are great, but I will certainly keep going. The other parts are easier, but not great. LK from Canada. Also I am 90+ years of age ,but determined to be able to walk reasonably well no matter my age. 😊

  • @lucillekean7035

    @lucillekean7035

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel I have made a degree of improvement, I have a long way to go yet. I really appreciate this advice and will continue as long as necessary to get to where I want to be I plan to be able to do boogie woogie at some point in time Don’t forget I’m 90+ years of age I don’t give up easily. Thanks for this video. Much appreciated. L K from Canada. ❤❤😊

  • @ranaujahid8529
    @ranaujahid85297 ай бұрын

    These are the exercises I need for my balance rehabilitation , very helpful videos , thank you

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jenniferkleczka279
    @jenniferkleczka279 Жыл бұрын

    I am 71 years old. This last February I had a stroke. I woke up with my right side from my foot to my head numb and tingly. I am having a hard time walking. My right foot might as well not even be attached. And it hurts. The thing that makes me the maddest is I had gotten a new car last June and I can't drive it. Do you have any suggestions?

  • @AltonaBeach
    @AltonaBeach Жыл бұрын

    Just starting this new exercise, working well, thanking you so much…

  • @johngoh767
    @johngoh767 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Doug shouldn't we practice these 10 exercises barefooted for better balance?

  • @magdalene5191
    @magdalene5191 Жыл бұрын

    My appreciation and thanks for your video on balance exercises!! God bless you.

  • @Rockymtnbloom
    @Rockymtnbloom Жыл бұрын

    These are excellent exercises, more difficult than I anticipated. I do suggest that it is important to be upright and not leaning forward as sometimes shown. My PT had harped at me of the importance of not walking or doing exercises leaning forward. That stance is less balanced and encourages shuffling. It helps to engage core muscles, and when standing, imagine pushing upwards through your head.

  • @nancygaston4095

    @nancygaston4095

    5 ай бұрын

    He has a video which addresses how to stop leaning forward when walking : 7 months ago, 3 :18 minutes. SUCH a BRILLIANT PHYSIO ; as a retired rehab nurse of 84 , I don't look at or practice any other .👏👏👏

  • @amycarter8497
    @amycarter8497 Жыл бұрын

    Excited to try these. Thank you!

  • @merrillalbury8214
    @merrillalbury8214 Жыл бұрын

    My PT has me do the #4 and #10 leg stand with my eyes closed. Doing what you suggest seems more practical.

  • @salmajreige6307
    @salmajreige6307 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent workout! I’ll try it. Thanks

  • @RaeleneJoy3340
    @RaeleneJoy3340 Жыл бұрын

    I am not happy with the use of cushions on the chair, quite easy for their frail hands to slide off as they push down toppling over sideways or the cushions slide off the chair . May I suggest using an adjustable bath chair, bath stool or even their walker? Love watching your videos and learning even after 45years of nursing, thankyou for making them.

  • @RamIyerCanada
    @RamIyerCanada10 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sir very helpful,

  • @sharingmyfun8804
    @sharingmyfun880410 ай бұрын

    Thank you for describing each exercise so clearly that everyone can follow along with your videos. 22:45

  • @glendawolfer7829

    @glendawolfer7829

    10 ай бұрын

  • @waleedjassim3131
    @waleedjassim3131 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, God bless you for your video

  • @terryolsson4145
    @terryolsson4145 Жыл бұрын

    These excersises are great. Im 71 and I have noticed my balance is getting worse. Thank you so much.

  • @user-es8kr7nb2u
    @user-es8kr7nb2u9 ай бұрын

    This is a sensational video. I'm not tech savvy and don't know how to contact you directly. I'm 89 but am in excellent health except my body parts have worn out. Lots of sports and exercised regularly. I just had a knee replacement and the other knee needs replacement. I think my balance issue is due to neuropathy for which they have no cure (I am not diabetic). My biggest balance issue is "elevation change". I don't have the courage of stepping up or down from the street to the sidewalk and vice versa when I have nothing to hold. I use a cane but afraid I will fall taking just a small step of a few inches.

  • @miasantos1422
    @miasantos1422 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. I will start doing these exercises.

  • @sj6919
    @sj6919 Жыл бұрын

    This video is a gift. Thank you. (I don’t like to close my eyes and won’t.)

  • @vickiepeek2279
    @vickiepeek2279 Жыл бұрын

    very very good !

  • @deeflofont7689
    @deeflofont7689 Жыл бұрын

    Loving this video. Thank you so much.❤️

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad!

  • @judewalsh500
    @judewalsh500 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the precise directions and demonstrations. I have saved this video to do often.

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean7035 Жыл бұрын

    I’m still doing this exercise, with some improvement, I have scoliosis which pushes me to the left-leaning., so I expect I may take a long time to be able to balance on one leg I will not stop,but I am 90+years of age . I wish to be able to do many things I’ve always done, to the best of my ability. Thank you so much. ❤😊. LK from Canada 22:47 22:47

  • @hollyhall4919

    @hollyhall4919

    11 ай бұрын

    I just came across your video's , how do you watch level 1 or 2?

  • @frankkocher8159
    @frankkocher815911 ай бұрын

    So clear and articulate! Thank you.

  • @tadepalliprasad
    @tadepalliprasad7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful tips

  • @renapoletes6324
    @renapoletes6324 Жыл бұрын

    I find these to be excellent daily exercises for cervical myelopathy. As you say shifting weight on one side when standing on one foot is quite a challenge and helps with my balance. Thank you.

  • @user-nv8pq7zr8q
    @user-nv8pq7zr8q Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. Fantastic program.

  • @marjorietuck9324
    @marjorietuck932410 ай бұрын

    Everything You Say, Is So So True! Your Videos, Are So Valuable, “The Best I Have Come Across” Thank You So Much! MarJie Brisbane Australia.

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons787911 ай бұрын

    Awesome and helpful content!!! Just what I need!!! 😁👍❤️👏👏👏

  • @tonychorley4936
    @tonychorley493611 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this, and for actually doing the exercises with the timing shown. It lets me treat it like a class so I don’t have to think about the two minutes.

  • @theresaalley4278
    @theresaalley42788 ай бұрын

    I want to add this my daily routine

  • @margaretsmith7241
    @margaretsmith7241 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for making this video. I am working with a trainer at the gym two days a week. She is having me do many of these exercises. She also said I should be doing these exercises at home. I am able to do all of the level 1 and 2 exercised. Do you recommend that I only do level 3 each day, or should I also do level 1 and 2 each day? It is great to have the video to insure that I am doing the exercises correctly. Thanks again!!

  • @bonniebedardmoffett185
    @bonniebedardmoffett18511 ай бұрын

    Best ever instructions for each exercise!

  • @edsteinmetz3328
    @edsteinmetz332810 ай бұрын

    Thank you ... for all your functional informational videos...

  • @gabriellepapier8607
    @gabriellepapier8607 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! Big thank you 🙏 a nasty fall had me feeling very unbalanced recently, but I’m feeling improved slightly each day by doing these exercises. You’re so easy to follow. Thank you 🙏

  • @johannadrake5171

    @johannadrake5171

    11 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @virgilioveneracion8830
    @virgilioveneracion8830 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so useful,I have a poor imbalance

  • @cm9859
    @cm985911 ай бұрын

    I am new to your channel. Watched a few videos you have on your channel, thus far. They are excellent. You show clear examples, explain everything well. I have saved this is video today and will try these. Hope to be able to do them every day, as you said. Thank you

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks and welcome

  • @davidclark3603
    @davidclark3603 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!

  • @dotsyjmaher
    @dotsyjmaher Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MegaMusical10
    @MegaMusical10 Жыл бұрын

    FANTASTIC!

  • @nickkostakis9600
    @nickkostakis9600 Жыл бұрын

    Great show as always thank you very much 😊

  • @davidcalderisi
    @davidcalderisi Жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Many thanks. But have a question. You talk about different difficulty levels but I don't see an indication of which of the ten exercises belong in which level. Thanks again.

  • @sheilahowson8255
    @sheilahowson8255 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ALOT. I will try this.

  • @laurettekorngold6914
    @laurettekorngold6914 Жыл бұрын

    Great program great teacher thanks. I have Corticobasal degeneration will those excercises slow down the degeneration?

  • @elsbethkoen
    @elsbethkoen Жыл бұрын

    Thank you fantastic

  • @DennisSmithGrandCayman
    @DennisSmithGrandCayman2 ай бұрын

    Had a stroke a few years ago. Now at 76 I’m still in recovery. Work every day in our large yard. Take my aggressive dog for a tough walk. Squat and do anything that is tough to do. If it is easy to do I make it hard. Everything Hurts but what the hell. I expect to live over a hundred. Find a way to make everything harder no easier.

  • @annmareesharkey6970
    @annmareesharkey6970 Жыл бұрын

    This is really helpful. Thank you.

  • @Karen-hw2vg
    @Karen-hw2vg9 ай бұрын

    I have Parkinsons & recently had DBS surgery. I know my gait is off & I feel like I am retraining y brain to walk! Your videos are so helpful!

  • 4 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much from Patagonia Argentina!!!

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    4 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @salmajreige6307
    @salmajreige6307 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent workout

  • @vivianavickie
    @vivianavickie10 ай бұрын

    The exercises are great! Actually I found that my balance isn’t as bad as I thought it was! With the sit to stand, as a next step to pushing up with your hands on the chair, I stand with my arms outstretched, rather than folded in front of me. That’s a little easier, and hopefully I’ll soon be able to fold the arms and stand.

  • @leticiamagbujos301
    @leticiamagbujos301 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot.

  • @diannesmithett8133
    @diannesmithett8133 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much❤❤

  • @Valerie923
    @Valerie923 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a PDF chart that I an download?

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    Жыл бұрын

    sorry, no

  • @alexkije
    @alexkije Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. There also also foot lifts I do.

  • @rosaliegalvan788
    @rosaliegalvan788 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @sridarjana5262
    @sridarjana52627 ай бұрын

    I am Sridar jana From pondicherry, INDIA, really your teaching is wonderful sir, I have balance problem after aquesti neuroma, operation that is Cyber knife I have only balance problem sir nearly one year I had walking problem your teaching is more impressive and good Sir, Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    7 ай бұрын

    happy to hear it's helpful!!

  • @mauricelevy9027
    @mauricelevy90279 ай бұрын

    Super advice ,thanks

  • @pushpadesai9797
    @pushpadesai9797 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @geemac1808
    @geemac180810 ай бұрын

    Thank U so much U truly do understand we, who haver serious bal problems

  • @janisfowler8401
    @janisfowler8401 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! 5:30pm

  • @barbarahall6704
    @barbarahall6704 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful😊👍

  • @donnanichols7097
    @donnanichols7097 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @rosevalente1248
    @rosevalente12487 ай бұрын

    i am enjoying your exercises they are very helpful i hadn't realized how much balance i had lost.... i fell in italy and broke two humorous bones and a femur i am still doing pt and now these at home... thank you so much

  • @EOS-zx3cq
    @EOS-zx3cq11 ай бұрын

    Dealing with a genuflects values right knee which takes LOTS of 'work' all day to focus and keep hip/quads strong. Adding these to my list :-). I worked in PT in the 80's-90's and do know the value of these but dealing with the knee pain sure is an emotional battle. TY for putting these out for EVERYone to choose to watch or DO!!

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @NiriJaganath-fv1ti
    @NiriJaganath-fv1ti6 ай бұрын

    Theank u these excerises are great

  • @DebAdams
    @DebAdams Жыл бұрын

    GREAT COMMENTS! ENCOURAGING!

  • @sandrawoods7492
    @sandrawoods7492 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent great video

  • @AlabasterPeacock
    @AlabasterPeacockАй бұрын

    Great video

  • @sithyjazeera3025
    @sithyjazeera302510 ай бұрын

    Ilove your vedios very clear explanation. Iam doing this excersise thank you allah blessyou and your family. Iam 78 srilankan i can do most of the excersises easily.hoping to improve soon. Thanks

  • @sherrybuFitness
    @sherrybuFitness Жыл бұрын

    Great balance exercises. thank you.

  • @dipakgosai5501
    @dipakgosai55018 ай бұрын

    Superb sir

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @fatimasantos-jb7rk
    @fatimasantos-jb7rk9 ай бұрын

    I like your video it will help me to walk without using my cane, God bless thank you for sharing

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @gailkinn8215
    @gailkinn8215 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all. Seems important that looking down as he is adds to problem . Leaning forward towards the ground tilts you toward down Thoughts? one stand head chest lid

  • @rosemaryconley6104
    @rosemaryconley6104 Жыл бұрын

    This is so good such practial ways of getting back on our feet with just good prepared thoughts of what you have shared here.I will share this with friends and family. Now im doing better now weather is better to get out for some movement to stay limber and strong. Bless you!!

  • @nicolasartheau822
    @nicolasartheau8229 ай бұрын

    Great except one very important detail: do not look downward but strictly horizontally so that every movement will be applied and going on from your center of gravity and not more or less above it that obviously break the balance.....

  • @sophieamirian6726
    @sophieamirian67269 ай бұрын

    Dr. Weiss❤ I admire your patient and effort helping people to better health ❤ Thank You so much

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    8 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @susanjones2413
    @susanjones2413 Жыл бұрын

    This is great and I'd love to see a handout (hard copy) that I could share with my elderly parent. She has no internet and would love to leave her something in writing to follow. Is this available?

  • @MarkWert-og4tw
    @MarkWert-og4tw Жыл бұрын

    How do I locate your beginning exercises. I’m can do some of the level 3 kitchen sink exercises but need to start from level 1 and level 2. Ur balance exercises r so helpful Thanks

  • @lavieilledame
    @lavieilledame5 ай бұрын

    22:47 I want to subscribe but the link keeps disappearing. Excellent descriptions/visuals! Just what I needed!

  • @donnagraham197
    @donnagraham1977 ай бұрын

    I will try that

  • @user-hl8oh2zw3d
    @user-hl8oh2zw3d10 ай бұрын

    First time watching. Very good video

  • @odiegonzales8141
    @odiegonzales814110 ай бұрын

    Soooo glad I found this, just what I need t do& yes I am doing them.U have them very easy to follow them. How is that.

  • @neurolasticinstitute424

    @neurolasticinstitute424

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @AnaMariaMeyer-dh6cf
    @AnaMariaMeyer-dh6cf Жыл бұрын

    Excelent