1 Important Exercise to Improve Walking Balance and Distance

[@PositiveEnergy733]

To everyone reading this, I sincerely pray for that whatever is causing you pain or stress will pass. May your negative thoughts, excessive worries and doubts disappear, replaced by clarity and understanding. May your life be filled with peace, tranquility and love

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you for that prayer

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[@cottrelldavis1375]

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[@streetmach1]

Pain dr injection in spine into spinal cord 2018 causing callous. Both feet useless. Went to over 10 drs...nothing =(code of silence) 3 hospital systems... 2 states... now 2023-4 pain meds + lyrica. STRATEGY. Found you = not PT, but OT. Started 12/28 following your lead. Some feeling and ctrl in both feet ankles to start ...burning and suffering still at night. Willing and determined to do whatever is necessary to move forward to health. Was a runner for most of my life till injection. I appreciate your fresh insight to this debilitating issue... Much Thanks, Ron.

[@cindyengland7002]

I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It sounds like what you are describing. I have had to learn to walk twice. Long, PAINFUL story but I am still here. Still learning how to fight the pain. Was diagnosed in 2001😔Don’t give up hope.

[@Outdoors49Man]

I'm 74 years old and am trying to get into better health after pandemic isolation and inactivity. Now I'm walking up and down hills in my neighborhood. I notice that these muscles in my shins are stronger on my right leg. I think it might because of driving my car. The left leg just sits there, while the right foot and leg are constantly moving on the accelerator and the brake. The walking is helping my legs to even back out after 3 weeks of intentionally doing 9 miles a week . Strategy.

[@sujatajoshi3442]

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[@sarahbeard1641]

😢😢 nm. God is good all the time he will always be with us doing the good and bad times. But we are so quick to leave him doing the good times.. May the almighty continue to bless you will be praying that your left leg get on key with the right. ❤ God bless.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Wow. That it very inspiring

[@lourdestexon2237]

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[@fayejohnson737]

I notice my right leg seems shorter than my left one.Iwas in an accident several years ago but use to walk alot afterwards. I stop walking and I started gaining weight. Depression started getting the best of me so I started using the Chinese methods with has helped me alot.AMEN

[@tunaboy26]

Thank you Nathan @skillsandwellness for your using your skills to help others! Merry Christmas 🎄🎉 may God bless you! ☺️

[@deedakers7373]

Strategy, since having a foot injury six months ago my walking has deteriorated, affecting my back and legs. Your exercises have immediately alleviated the tightness in my legs and improved circulation. Shall continue doing them for sure. Thank you so much.

[@joannadaniel6211]

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[@vidyalata6343]

Thank you so much❤😊

[@sujatasathe7462]

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[@seyadjeffrey2267]

Very informative. Started to do as you advised. Thank you ❤😊

[@chundrusantaram4784]

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[@crenkat]

Strategy I’m 74 and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several months ago. My balance is the main issue so I have started using a cane when I leave my apartment. But I also become tired very quickly so I hope these exercises will help me walk more smoothly, not lose my balance, and regain my strength. (I was active in my youth and even danced and taught ballet.) 🙏🏻

[@HazelW-oe2ls]

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[@johnlawrence2757]

Quite unusually late for such a diagnosis. Are you sure?

[@DamasceneNizeyimana-y4s]

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[@asmahamidullah9571]

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[@crenkat]

John Lawrence, That’s what I thought too, but the neurologist said that older adults are the second population more often diagnosed with MS. Sadly, even little children can have this condition. One of my younger sisters was diagnosed with MS in her fifties, so my relatives are at higher risk.

[@debbim4172]

Strategy! 😊 My husband had C3/C4 surgery for compressed spinal cord. He was literally paralyzed and now is walking without any assistance. We both will be doing these exercises to help Thank You!! ❤

[@gregls7121]

WOW just had Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion surgery on my C-3 C-4 on my neck due to back to back accidents in Jan/Feb '22 being rear ended both times. My surgery just passed August 23 of this year. Good luck and God Bless you and your husband. I have other illnesses but thank God/Goodness I'm still moving although in daily pain last couple years. God bless 🙏 you and your husband and keep it Moving!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@maureengannaway8635]

It's Nov 5, 2023 5:32am. Strategy - Im so thankful i came across your video. My right foot drags due to a surgery at 5 on my ankle. Im 58 now The right foot drags. I've fallen in the street 3 times Thank you for this video.❤

[@evacroft7006]

I also had two falls due to this issue.

[@claudithcapao1683]

A very interesting exercise! I have made it and made my legs strong. I am still on my 1 week routine. Thank you so much and God bless you more and always 🙏.

[@annacaggi6241]

STRATEGY...GONNA TRY THIS. THANKYOU

[@lindaangeles9809]

Thanks,great help

[@CarlositoDeligero]

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[@carmenmislang9396]

Thanks will try it

[@helensy8005]

Thank you

[@DianaleeKerestman]

Strategy😁👍🏻 Great to see you have so many followers/subscribers❣️ I’m 72 and became a certified massage therapist in 2005, but life took a drastic turn shortly after I graduated. and I was unable to complete Ohio’s board exams or pursue a massage therapy practice. However, I learned so much during my schooling that sparked a greater interest as to how our bodies and mind work hard to keep us healthy and strong. I appreciate how you break things down through explanation and visualization in such a way as to bring a basic and clear awareness that we need to do our part in applying what you teach so we participate in the overall benefits! THANK YOU for that and also your positive energy and pleasantness

[@maggsstirman2714]

STRATEGY. xx Since having a serious leg injury in 2020 I am not able to walk hardly, but will be certainly using these exercises. I really want to walk outside again with my walker instead of a wheelchair. Thank you so much. xxx

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

How’s your walking now? I hope you are better

[@MarieBout-v6o]

Thank I have never seen this before

[@prachyasky7765]

Strategy. Thank you, your videos are so inspiring and helpful. I have spinal stenosis and now have peripheral neuropathy in both feet which is making walking unstable. Now I understand how this will benefit my walking (you explain it clearly), I will be doing it every morning with my stretches. Lots of love to you.

[@virgiegonzales7047]

Thank you for helping me I have spinal problem went to see neurologist and said I need surgery to fix it if I don't if I fall or get in car accident I can be paralyzed I have done my last physical therapy and doing exercise at home the foot exercise with straps I didn't do I'm walking around but I have to be careful but I like the extra tips you can give to help me improve on my pt thank you very much

[@arlynoledan8106]

Hi... STRATEGY... Thank u for this. Am hemiplegic, can walk now but doing it hardly. Am hoping this will help me to walk 100% in Jesus Name, Amen. GOD bless u🙏😘

[@joniamakene1630]

Hi STRATEGY!.I AM TRYING❤

[@taphrosanyamweya5405]

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[@laurieyonge1851]

Thanks!

[@lorraineapril]

Every video u put out i look it up and do the exercise thank you watching from Suriname

[@ms.ruthtoal3179]

Strategy!!! ..... I'm so glad i found you. I'm 62 and need more stretching.

[@ninakaiser2930]

Strategy - Thank you for the video! I just recently upped my exercises with a one pound weight. These exercises are perfect for me after a spinal cord injury! Definitely adding to my daily exercises.

[@hildahoward8013]

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[@francisjames7614]

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[@temiebetes6361]

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[@antoninagarasoneill8462]

Thank you so much..will try it ..

[@JanetChang-rt9rt]

Thanks for your help and may you be blessed!!!!

[@bhartipatel3132]

Thank you for this video, I have difficulty walking, and you shade some light on different muscle to strengthen my foot.it make sense to me. Will try.🙏🙏

[@desireeboggs5827]

Strategy... please keep the videos coming, they are helping me a lot!!

[@Ishidee1]

Excellent Video! You have a wonderful and friendly manner and I appreciated the time that you took to explain and demonstrate the exercises. I have subscribed and look forward to more of your instruction.

[@fathimamoolla2363]

Good morning ,came across your chanel by chance ,great easy exercisers ,want to improve walking wil definitely get started up THANK YOU VERY MUCH B BLESSED AMEEN

[@homamellersh8446]

Stragedy-thank you very much, I have watched many exercises for foot drop but I find this the most effective as I feel it in the shin muscle, it is also very convenient as a lot can be achieved while sitting down and working at computer or doing other jobs that can be done sitting down . THANK YOU .

[@okcarter2404]

Strategy!

[@rangarangarajan7255]

Strategy- thank you for video. This is excellent advice and the exactly what is needed for my wife who is going through all the issues you mentioned after a nasty fall and a resultant brain injury.

[@sharonloiterton4310]

These exercises are so important for people with MS. I find it very diddicukt to walk - my left foot is a real problem. I'm going to do these toe lifts as I now realise that that is the problem. Thank you.

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[@sharonloiterton4310]

I'm like you, my left leg is my problem. I've been to so many physios, and I recently realises that some of them really don't understand, and they give us exercises for our problems that don't work. I believe the toe lifts are the best exercises that will help our mobility. Good luck everyone.

[@lilymahinay818]

Thanks for the bed exercises feels good getting up in the morning.

[@KarenSchaefer-k7j]

Bless you these exercises are really a big help.you have saved me. And encouraged me to keep going. I won't bore you with my story. I am blessed. Thank you.

[@cmbooks2000]

Hello. Your channel greeted me this morning. I make sure to include foot and ankle exercises with my PT each time and it's a great STRATEGY to strengthen walking and balance. Over the past two years I started tripping and falling a lot. It's very scary. My OA affects my spine and I am doing what I can to avoid surgery. These exercises are like gold and working the shins and ankles have make me much stronger. Thank you

[@renyreis-bonapart1836]

Thank you very much. These exercises helped me a.lot after a spine churgery .

[@wannabee4737]

Strategy to strengthen my foot, to keep from getting tired, and dragging itat the end of day. Thank you for your videos, they seem to come on timp.❤ 👍

[@theodoredsa2841]

Thank you very much Nathan. Your videos are very helpful. Please show some more exercises to get unstuck and freezing. Thank you. God bless you!!

[@ruthbaker4562]

Thank you so much ❤ for these wonderful, helpful exercises!

[@teresitamercurio1091]

Thank You so much for teaching Us this exercise. God bless you always.

[@romieice9106]

I strongly appreciate it because after my last stroke which affected my cerebellum my balance has gotten worse and I dragging (walking extremely )slower

[@ElizabethSiapco]

I'm following your exercises you taught us. Thank you so much. God bless

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

God bless you too. Im here to help

[@tezdee2]

Strategy. Thank you. I pray I can walk again.

[@payal2811]

Thank you for sharing this video ..we have to do the exercises at a slow pace to follow you. Your videos are very helpful.

[@wendybothma3548]

Thank you. I had covid in 2020 and lost strength in my leg muscles. I aim to add these exercises to my daily routine😊

[@CarolynMcCarthy-d1e]

Thankyou

[@joykennedyhughes6269]

So enjoyable to watch you. What exercises do you recommend for someone with post polio syndrome? The left leg is stronger than the right leg. The right hip glutes have no strength at all, thereby the need to use crutches. Thank you and God Bless! 🙏

[@ShanthiKannan1957]

Even i feel the same 65yrs age

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Thank you! I noticed 1 comment said they had lost strength in the left leg. I did not have covid but noticed a def weakness/tiredness and balance loss in my left leg and discomfort immenating from a point up near my back close to my spine. I saw a doctor and he said it wasn't my balance!? But couldn't answer what the problem actually was!? Any answers from you?

[@myviewpoint2750]

I really appreciate you showing this to us. The changes to our body is slow and we don’t notice it. So when we finally notice we don’t know how to correct or change it. Thanks again 😊

[@luciannamwale2481]

My affected leg the foot and toes still stiff hopefully I get to do this exercise 🙏

[@ceceliavoss9174]

I just discovered you and so glad I did. I know a lot of what you are teaching but a procrastinator so you have inspired me. I'll be following along with you to get into a routine. Thanks for thinking about us seniors.

[@bonnieboyle2030]

I walk daily but get very tired. This will help. I have no doubt. I’m 73 and don’t like to be lazy. Thank you 🙏

[@datta9880]

My problem is same. Losing balance while walking and getting exhausted quickly. Underwent surgery for broken right knee cap long back. Whenever I experience pain I become nervous. Will the excercise mentioned in the video will be helpful

[@swaminainternationalprivat4459]

I am grateful to you as I am suffering from pain at my back pelvic area. I tried your techniques and started feeling better. Back support at the wall and trying to lift my feet is right solution for my issue. Though it is not lifting well now but the practice will cure me.

[@elannnedimatteo5986]

Thank you so much for targeting an important & neglected theme in balanced walking!!

[@kaushikpatel9178]

I am in USA

[@AdebowaleAdebisi-fy7yy]

Thank you so much for your help today

[@theodoredsa2841]

STRATEGY. I have Parkinson. Thank you so much Nathan for your excellent videos. Pls show more exercises for reducing stiffness of knees & freezing. Thanks & GOD bless you 🙏

[@colleenyoung6993]

Great to see someone emphasizing the importance of dorsiflexion.

[@rudyperez1772]

Agree, in MS - drop foot Is not fun. These exercises can retrain the brain or cause the brain to eventually find new signal pathways. Trying squat exercises and wearing ankle weights might help greatly between MS attacks.

[@Carlosization1]

Excellent my friend, my gait is so messed up. I had back surgery and have after 4 years just really started to strengthen my abs and legs. I have bad RLS. I think these exercises will help me. Thank you so much!!

[@hemapriya36]

Thank you so much I would like to know how to perfect my walking should we walk more or exercise more! I'm a stroke warrior

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It has to be balanced. After doing the intentional exercises, walking should be done after 2 minutes of exercises

[@PeacefulNightMusic]

If you’re reading this comment, it’s too late, you’ve already been immensely blessed with an abundance of love, wealth, luck, health, joy, and whatever else your heart desires!! I’m so proud of you for surviving everything you’ve been through. This is your sign to go after what your heart most desires for the highest good, it’s your time....

[@sav3nad]

Yes thank you god

[@PositiveEnergy733]

To everyone reading this, I sincerely pray for that whatever is causing you pain or stress will pass. May your negative thoughts, excessive worries and doubts disappear, replaced by clarity and understanding. May your life be filled with peace, tranquility and love

[@elizabethobakpomedia8037]

Thañk you for the excesses but my problem is numbness under my feet what do I do thank you

[@maryjoanneabraham859]

Strategy-Thank you for very helpful exercises to increase strength in my lower legs. I am excited to follow your exercise program on youtube. I like your method of instructing especially for seniors easy to follow and understand.

[@teodorasanjuan289]

Thank you for sharing this STRATEGY exercise, I hope it will help my tingling and pain sensation in my feet , God bless

[@JohnPrasadYejerla-ul6fu]

Thank you very much for your encouragement, clear explanation and demonstration.

[@archowdhurygulesh8702]

Excellent discussion and doable for everyone, keep it up and long live.

[@martdod]

Gonna be doing these exercises, thank you. Been having problems walking for a few years now hoping this helps.

[@garymurdoch8084]

Thank you! Working thru a stroke from 16 years ago. This really helps. Blessings

[@sawrajdutt7884]

Thank you Sir .God bless .Iam 80 years old last 7 or 8 months having pain in knees off and on .and my feet also .had Abad fall in the park 3 months back now gathering courage to walk but I have to pause every hundred steps with great difficulty Iam doing 800 t0 1000 steps only .Ido easy exercises in the bed when iget up.for 25 or 30 minutes Iwill add your stretches hope they help and walking exercises .Thank you God bless.

[@maryloudelossantos1624]

STRATEGY. Thank you for sharing your video. TIPS are valuable & helpful.

[@nancywebb6549]

Fell and broke the top of my femur,surgery put a rod in it. I drag that foot and have almost fallen several times and am afraid of falling again. Watching this video made me realize what is wrong. I am now trying to strengthen these muscles in the front of my leg. Thank you!

[@dahliajackson4702]

Thank you, I will use all your instructions & communicate with you; I live in Rockland County, New York .

[@roxiemonroe7723]

Thank you for the video and knowing that there is help for your walking everyday. God Bless

[@keithromney2521]

Thank you! I have a friend that stumbles and falls. Scared the heck out of me! She never mentioned this exercise. I am going to pass this on to her I will also practice to Improve my walking.

[@bonniebuchan868]

Thank you for making it so simple to do some excellent self help

[@terrybennett6037]

Thank you for showing your exercises I do the ones I can I incorporate them in to my daily exercises I am at 6 months post strokes there is quite a few I cannot do but I keep your videos to review

[@theresacastillo7732]

Thank you so much all of this information was extremely helpful. I appreciate you sharing

[@annabellequizon5029]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge God🙏🏻 bless you always…

[@bwmarineconst]

Thanks. I just began walking after 3.5 yrs of being immobile and lying on my lift chair. After cancer treatment, I tried various podiatrists, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) being injected into my ruptured foot tendon. 3.5 years after the rupture I FINALLY learned about Soft Wave therapy, which WORKED! YES! This week is my 1st week of being able to walk without pain. Only my Achilles tendon has a tiny amount of soreness, but at least I can prepare meals, do dishes and laundry. YEAAAAH! For the 1st time in 3.5 years, I was able to clean out my summer clothes and restructure my drawer for winter clothes. I Hope you can show your viewers how Soft Wave can completely alter their lives. Thanks for showing us the balance video. I need baby exercises for now, like in your video. I hope to join my Sr. Citizen center so I can have a large, safe floor to walk on to get my foot stronger. Thanks again for your video!

[@gurdeepkaur9780]

Great job, your exercises are light &very helpful for knees strengthening.

[@JuanitaRodriguez-d6o]

Thank for having these excursuses is there away to save them us seniors have a short memory

[@vinikrish4120]

'STRAREGY' Thank you, much appreciated, God Bless!

[@jeributler876]

strategy. I am recovering from a subtaylor joint fusion of my right foot, along with a tendon repair on the same foot. This was in August of 2023. I was in cast and then a boot for 3 1/2 months. I am just back to walking still experienceing a lot of swelling in my foot and ankle, and my right foot has liminted movement right now making me limp and very tired. This video is exactly what I needed. I will be starting physical therapy in 1 week, but these are things I can do at home to get that mobility back. Thank you for instructing on this very specific problem. I will begin these today. Thank you

[@joelatiga235]

Sir Good day! Thanks your exercise tips. Strategy

[@lovealwaysthebroadways7197]

Strategy Thank You. I pray this works on my knees.

[@Tszephyr01]

Strategy Thank you I have been struggling with my balance for years

[@waveneyifill8913]

Strategy:😊❤🙏👍🇧🇧 I am enjoying this video so much as I am also doing the exercises. Thank you and have a nice day.

[@jacquelinerice4698]

Bless you for sharing online. I had a hip replacement in October and I was so glad I saw you and when my therapist come by I going to share these movements with her cause it works for me also I have Vetigo.

[@shriyasanthirakaanthan3519]

Thank you,strategy ,will practice everyday.i had a few stumble ,after practicing these exercise my legs getting stronger.

[@bonniem1730]

Thank you very much for your recommendations. I will start doing them in the mornings

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. Please update us with your progress. Like gow far can you walk each day

[@chitocustodio9790]

Glad to come across your channel, and thanks for the nice tips ❤❤❤❤

[@NancyHartzenberg]

Awesome I need this thank you for your help all the best on your journey

[@saidomohamed3442]

Strategy I always have foot pain and legs and also my back thanks for helping us

[@servansingthamah5056]

I am from Mauritius. Your exercise are really helpful. I will make it every day. Regards. Prakash Servansing

[@jeandevlin6709]

Stategy thank you for this very help full video will start it today

[@mariakarla90]

Wow you are good honest and know what you talking about,I just do it right now and let me tell you,I couldn't open wide my left toes only my right ,just done your one I can see my toes separated and starting to open ,thank you i will continue and send you feedback 😇

[@cathyfulford593]

Strategy... And thankyou. You have just given me more strategies than the physios to help foot drop due to my back. My big toe doesn't work but I will work through these and hope for the brain to remember 🤩

[@elvirasabado5426]

Hi I am a senior woman who chanced upon your videos. And I am so glad to have seen your videos on bed stretching exercises (tho I have been doing it before but I can certainly improve it more with your demonstration). I am recovering from an illness and your walking tips also help as I am back to my walking routine before I got sick. Thank you.

[@denniener3261]

i will try this exercise.im a mild stroke survivor.thank you so much for the info.

[@margaretyan9502]

Thank you Nathan. Thisis very helpful..I walk up and down my hallway which is very long.

[@aminugasmahad5540]

Thanks dear this is awesome video I was affected stroke at the right side before 6 months now i can eat with my hand but i feel a little weakness at my foot

[@cathyholland8962]

Strategy…thank you so very, very much 👍❣️🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🏽

[@monabradley8087]

Strategy is great! Glad to find your channel. I plan to do these with my Mom. Also planning to search your other videos for more great tips like this. Thank you for creating the content. 🙏

[@fosterkhan8697]

Thanks. Sir. ❤. For. Very. Very. Valuable. Information. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. May. God. Bless. You. 💐💐💐💐💐. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@evacroft7006]

Thank you, I am determined to improve my walking as tipping is such a problem for me, feet dragging! Next, I am eager to try your bed stretching excersises! Much thanks.

[@sharronwiltz90]

Strategy. Thank you for the exercises!

[@barbname2153]

Strategy . I have MS. Along with vertigo. Working to avoid immobility. Thanks for these exercises

[@edenr.farmer9612]

Thank you. I have MS and my walking ability has decreased. I will try these exercises.

[@marianitobolisay441]

Good morning sir,thank you for your vlog exercise,god bless dr.

[@maryjanewesterlund9958]

Excellent… I have not seen this before and it’s clear ti me I need this.

[@margaritacepero9526]

😢 Gracias por compartir los ejercicios! I will try my best!

[@jamillamayanja5068]

Recently, I had a fall but Iam excited at learning this skill. Thanks alot.

[@rajkumaritpl8780]

Thank you good exercises...worth sharing

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Excellent! I am age 67 and hike 8 miles every other morning. The other mornings I perform reverse lunges which helped my leg strength in the quads, hamstrings, and gluts.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Wow. 8 miles. That is very motivating. 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️