How to Fix Poor Balance with Age (60+)
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals a simple programme designed to fix balance problems with age!
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I’m 69 with poor balance and mobility issues. I’ve just discovered your videos and they are very informative and easy to understand. I will definitely be watching more of them. Thanks
@annegallagher8284
3 ай бұрын
Will is life changing. We can go forward with him.
I just turned 57 and have had physical therapy - no one has addressed so many of the issues you have! I am beyond grateful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Yahoo! I have hope and motivation ! ❤️ Thank you!!!
I'm in my 70's. Your videos are exactly what I need. They've filled me with hope. Can't wait to get into a routine with them. Thank you.👍
excellent !! I teach seniors these concepts in my Chair yoga classes ! I love to use your well researched information to keep current on these mobility issues. Thank you!
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
That's great to hear, thank you for sharing my work!
What clear, straightforward information...the best video I've found on avoiding falls. This is something that is of serious concern to people my age, and I'm very glad to see it treated so seriously by you! Well done! And thanks a million!
I did these exercises in a program called SAIL offered at my local Senior Center. It was very beneficial to me and made many improvements to my overall health. Unfortunately it was cancelled during Covid19 and was not picked back up by my Senior Center later. I found I did much better with a group of people rather then on my own. I did the class three times a week. Hopefully they will get back to it soon. I've been advocating for it.
Such brilliant information and helpful advice to keep us seniors strong and active - thank you so much Will🎉
Thank you very much from 75 year old man from West Virginia USA
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
I am so grateful for your clear and kind guidance on balance and on all other aspects of keeping fit as a senior. Thank you.
My "Inner Ear" is listening to your wisdom and advice.
I'm not yet 50, but I very much find these videos quite informative and applicable.
I forgot what I was going to say. . . Seriously, thank you for this. I noticed my 'cat like' reflexes are not what they used to be and never thought of trying to reverse it by exercise. I'll give this a try. Appreciate your advice.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Always happy to help!
@RobertSmith-so8nk
6 ай бұрын
My cat-like reflexes have gone to the dogs.
Thanks so much!!! 74 here, coming off a mild stroke. Glad to see all these exercises before my muscles atrophy!
@HT-Physio
5 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your stroke - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery!
Thank you Will! I’m always working on balance. 💜
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work!
This is wonderful help. Thanks so much for your clear, patient way of guiding us through these excellent exercises and for concisely explaining what’s causing these balance changes.👍🏾
Loved your clear and precise video. I have had issues with dizziness and proprioception since early childhood. At 75, with a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, I have my work cut out for me! Your recommendations have been added to my daily list of exercises to help me achieve the balance and strength required to stay on my feet!
@jyotikagal2353
6 ай бұрын
Wonderful 😊
Vestibular! That is why I get dizzy. I never knew I could do something to help this. Thank you!
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
10.46 am. Thank you.for the great information. I am 89 years. And need this help.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Always happy to help
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Will! Your videos are very well explained, helpful and your exercise routines are great! Keep up the good work!🙌❤👍
@JuanitaAmad-tj7ur
7 ай бұрын
Ok thanks you so much
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Always happy to help!
@JuanitaAmad-tj7ur
7 ай бұрын
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Your videos are very easy to follow and understand the reasons for doing certain exercises. Excellent
I’m sure glad I found your channel! That chair exercise will be my hardest! I have a very hard time getting up from a setting position! I know my legs are weak! lol I workout twice a week at the hospital! Thank you for sharing!
@juliettehenton1629
7 ай бұрын
Very helpful. I'm suffering with imbalance. How can I get intouch with you.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work!
Beautifully structured video, Clear and thorough explanation of 4 balance causes and associated remedies.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you so much for these very helpful "retraining" steps to take. Each exercise is valuable and I was surprised by just how weak I've become on trying them. I'll now incorporate them into my daily balance building routine and hope to see better results soon. Thank you again.
@florriemcbrien8489
5 ай бұрын
All 3 very good. My balance is weak. 83.l could hear u very well without my hearing aids in. Thanks.
Absolutely helpful tips. Thank you for enabling seniors to take control of balance issues which is one of the primary causes for falls. I like the last exercise on propriation receptors being activated; something that looks easy and yet is not. Thank you, Mr Harlow for your contributions to the aging community in their fierce fight to retain physical independence.
@reyevangelista5007
6 ай бұрын
Eyes ears issues he mentioned were causes of my falls - wow! Great to know..
These exercises are really helpful and clearly demonstrated. Thank you so much!
You are very dedicated in your great effective exercises for seniors through which got me walking and improved my weak legs. Thank you so much, stay blessed.
Great imformation. Thanks for sharing. The eye and head movement is an excercise I took up many years ago. It was recommended to keep the muscles of the eyes busy for better eyesight. I am approaching the 60 mark. I cannot really tell wether it works but while many younger people in my enviroment need glasses, I still can get through tests without problems. I took up the stand to sit a while ago and made it a habit to do it slowly every time I sit down. I still lack the last 2" but coming from about 6+" I call that an improvement. I do other excercises too and I increased my protein intake quite a bit. So far I lost some fat and gained more than 1" on circumference on the thighs. Some lower back pain improved as well. That in turn improved balance considerably. I´ll give the other excercises a shot as well.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work!
Excellent tip clearly demonstrated - thank you.
Super good explanation of the issues, and then the activity that can help improve. Nice work, thank you.
Absolutely fantastic help and advice Will. Bless you. You're next level. Such simple and basic tips yet so effective. I love your videos. THANK YOU. André (South Africa)
This was great information. Will put these exercises into play today! Thank you.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
Thank you - I think this is the best video I've seen to date - and very well explained!!❤
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much
Having just had a fall due to poor balance I will try these . thank you
Another excellent video from Will. Thank you. Heather.
Great video, really appreciate easy and well explained. Looking forward to more.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Well done Will your doing a great job for the seniors,it is important to us keep it going
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Keep up the great work
Thanks for these!
Thank you very much for sharing this useful ,easy to follow and clearly explanation on improving our balance as seniors
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Always happy to help!
Very useful and informative. Thank you very much for sharing these information with us.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
Great. Again, fully based on medical science. Never a quack physio like so many others on KZread. 100/100.🎉👍👍👍
Thank you for sharing, I will try. Keep up the good work.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for your video . Lots of useful information . I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL .
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thanks needed these exercises for my mum as suffering body balance problem 👍
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Wishing her all the best!
Very well explained, many thanks.
Thank you for the helpful tips on your channel. 😊
Brilliant thank you .. I’ll use it with my seniors 🙏
Thank you that is such good advice . I am 80 and have noticed a sudden change in balance will definitely try these exercises
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best!
Great knowledge and exercises. It seems that maintaining "balance" is often ignored or glossed over on health guru podcasts. Peter Atilla mentions it (I think he calls it something else), but mainly from keeping muscles strong, not the other issues (at least in podcasts I've seen). It's not "sexy" but it is really crucial and low hanging fruit. So many people (especially seniors) get hurt in falls, and often end up dying in the hospital thereafter. Thanks for developing these podcasts!
Will try it today. Thank you!
Great video. Thanks for your kindness in sharing
@HT-Physio
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Thanks once again for making us aware of how to manage getting older. You really are the best.
@HT-Physio
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I am 86 years young. I exercise regularly. However, I enjoyed your poor balance exercises,and especially was happy learning from you how the vision and hearing affects balance and providing the exercises we can practice to help minimize some of the symptoms. Thank you very much. I plan to continue. I also visit your website and will see what else you have to share.
@HT-Physio
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching my videos and visiting my website! I'm pleased my videos have been of help, it's really important to have an understanding of why things are happening and how to prevent them in order to keep yourself safe and healthy - wishing you all the best!
Great exercises, easy to follow and very very important for all oldies. 👍 Thank you & God Bless You 🙏🙏
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Always happy to help!
Thanks very informative!
Thanks for your clear and precise instructions. I’m 88 and having trouble with my balance. I think maybe my ears have a lot to do with it so am intending to follow the exercises and hope this helps
Great, very comprehensive, thank you very much!
Excellent advice as always! Thank you, Will!
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
Great video for much needed information! Appreciate it.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Always happy to help
Thank you for these exercises. Will tell my family member.
I had BBPV years back and used Epley maneuver which helped.
Very clear explanations of exercises ,attractive manner and helpful exercises.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you. I have vision problems and will certainly do these exercises.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best!
You are brilliant, thank you ! 👍
Thank you so much !
I enjoy all of your balance exercises! They have definitely helped me.
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
So pleased they've helped!
Good and simple, so...thanks for that!
Very useful Will thanks
Very helpful information ❤
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant videos! Thanks so much!
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
Great, thank you.
Looks good (the cup exercise) thank uou Will. 😊
Great videi, thanks!
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
:)
Really like the last exercise in this video. Thanks
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Thank you, so helpful 👍
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
Brilliant video beautifully explained and easy to follow. I am practicing your videos and seeing great improvement in my balance. I have a question;You are a young person and I am curious if you will share how you got interested in helping seniors. Thank you for creating these videos. You are helping lots of folks.
Oh my gosh thank you! I really needed to hear this one. Huge issues with balance I’m F/52. Good health and weight but balance is off. Fallen several times once really badly before i was 50. Hard to get up felt gravity against me. Your leg exercises are fabulous! Do you have any suggestions for the backside directly under bum..like were all those muscles come together to form hamstrings..is there any relief to strengthen that or stretch it out? Thank you for all you do to help us and the demeanor that goes along with it. ❤
@kaoskronostyche9939
7 ай бұрын
I'm 68 and starting to wobble a bit but no falls yet. According to my research, the butt muscles, the Gluteus maximus, (also called hamstrings or "glutes") are crucial for balance, mobility and stability. Just search glute exercises and you will find lots of material. A full lower body exercise routine including strength and balance exercises (balance on one lag, toe raises with hold, etc) is crucial for a healthy old age. There is a ton of information about exercise for seniors. I like Margaret Martin, Physiotherapist. Good luck. Do it; you don't want to fall anymore - 50% of senor fall victims die within two years due to effects of the broken hip, etc. Cheers!
Great help
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
:)
Wonderful information for aged people and it also helps all young people also Very well done video Thank you Will
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely - everyone can benefit from knowledge!
Very very helpful video. Superb for us.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Very good tips! Many thanks!
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
Thank you very much sir😊
Thanks for sharing. Should we look at how to prevent falls, that's more comprehensive than improving balance? Sometimes, a senior falls because of slipping or tripping. While improving balance can reduce chance of falls, fall prevention can be enhanced by teaching seniors how to react & recover from that slip or trip, assuming this can be trained. Appreciate your advice on training that'd improve this response to slips & trips. Thanks.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Hi there - I have a few videos on my channel about how to safely get up from a fall to help individuals learn how best to recover
Hi Will, great video(s)! I just turned 70 and coincidentally also just found your channel, or maybe it found me. I've been going to the gym regularly now for over 2 yrs and although my lower body strength is good, I have bone on bone arthritic knees, which do impact one's ability to comfortably perform the exercises. Any pointers to assist those of us with the chronic pain to complete them? I do take anti-inflammatory meds but none totally negate the pain. Thanks so much.
Thank you!!!🇺🇸
Thank you for this video.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
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You are doing a great service And your demonstrations of examples of different exercises with the explainion are simple practical functional and helpful You are great instructor with equally good instincts projecting your skills and knowledge to the public that we can process and trust We wish you many more years of gratitude guidance and support Great Job! You are a natural!!! Outstanding person!!! Thank you very much & God bless!!! Michael DeBonis
@HT-Physio
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words Michael - I'm so pleased you enjoy my videos and that you've found them helpful, thank you for watching :)
Just discovered your videos and have found them good. Do you do any for pain in knee due to arthritis?
Thank you Balance
Good clear advice
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
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Great.thsnks❤
Excellent information!❤
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
Been doing stand to sit for a while, game changer for me. 😊
@HT-Physio
Ай бұрын
That's great to hear!
Thank you
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome
Thanks
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
:)
Wow! Iloved this, and the ending song is great.
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
much appreciated
❤ great thing showed for Sr. 😊
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
Wonderful video 👏
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
Many thanks!
@HT-Physio
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Thanku I will try these!,
@HT-Physio
7 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best