3 BEST Exercises to Improve Balance and Stability on the Stairs

Feel unsteady climbing up or going down the stairs?
In this video you'll learn the exercises you need to master to have better balance on the stairs. You are not alone in feeling unsteady on the stairs. It can be common, especially with knee arthritis, hip arthritis, ankle arthritis, limited mobility, joint stiffness and/or joint pain.
The good news is, there are solutions to this problem that can help you skyrocket your confidence on the stairs! Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she shows you the top 3 exercises to get started on improving your stability and strength on the stairs.
Step stool link: amzn.to/4aJJqwz
When it comes to building better balance on the stairs, you first want to understand why you are feeling unsteady. Is it stiffness, weakness, instability, fear, pain when putting full weight on one leg? A combination of some of these?
If you are looking for ways to improve your balance, you've come to the right place. Remember, consistency is key to improving stability, reducing pain and increasing mobility- especially with arthritis.
Other videos you might like:
Help going down the stairs: • Why stairs are hard + ...
Helping going up the stairs: • 2 Exercises to REDUCE ...
Reducing knee stiffness going down the stairs: • Improve THIS to Reduce...
Follow us on social media:
Website: keeptheadventurealive.com
Facebook: / adventurealive
Private Facebook Group: / adventurealive
Instagram: / adventurealive
Pinterest: / _created
Subscribe to our KZbin channel: / alyssaadventurealive
Podcast: osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.com
Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

[@arthritisadventure]

If you're looking for more tips on how to improve balance, strength and stamina for stairs, walking and other activities- try the 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life, my arthritis workout membership here: keeptheadventurealive.com/adventurers-for-life-free-trial/

[@user-qd2oj1zb4i]

You're so good at your job! It shows you really care what you do to help others. You are appreciated.

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video.

[@MrsDauphinee]

Agree 100%

[@lisac8735]

I dnt see the link for the step stool.​@@arthritisadventure

[@donhaney7799]

I also agree 100 %.

[@ceejaijohnson6758]

Thanks Dr Kuhn for giving us HOPE ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

It's my pleasure!

[@joannestefanyshyn4359]

Thank you for being so encouraging! I appreciate how you break down your exercises into small movements, while always reassuring us that these small movements are NOT insignificant. This keeps me motivated!

[@arthritisadventure]

Yes! Every little bit counts!

[@wren1114]

Thank you Alyssa! 💛

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@user-gh1jr9wc4s]

Dr u r great u r putting small problems in simple way so that un educated person also understand from last 3/4 days I am watching uvr videos I like very much thanks a lot again

[@preetithakur7899]

Thank you Dr. For giving exercises to develop confidence on stairs

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome!

[@pandurangaraju1441]

Thanks madam for your every vedio

[@1yrosado]

Your videos have help me so much with my knee arthritis. I have bone on bone knee arthritis is the worse feeling but your videos have help me a lot. thank you!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@catherineg9943]

My issue isn’t “confidence or weakness” per se. I have “Neuropathy” in both feet/ankles (the left is SUBSTANTIALLY WORSE) and I CANNOT “FEEL” my feet “making contact with the ground”!! I ALWAYS have to “have my cane handy” OR use a “hand-rail” (when available) as a “safety net”; just in case my foot/feet “give out” due to the lack of “feeling”!! ☹️ (I also have “necrosis” under both kneecaps.) Is there ANY WAY to “re-train my brain” into BELIEVING my feet ARE “touching the ground” while walking, climbing stairs, etc.?? Fun Fact!! 🤭 I “practice ‘Roadside FST’ tests” at home, to help “improve my balance and strength”. However, I HAVE to “first and foremost”, start by “gently and alternately” “pressing my toes and feet ‘into’ the ground” several times. This “tells my brain” that my feet ARE “actually ‘there’!!” 😂 Catherine, Florida ✌🏻❤️👊🏻 Peace, Love and Respect!!

[@annaawik989]

Thanks very much ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Always welcome!

[@carolinejohn4537]

Thanks SO much! ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Always!

[@ivananderson141]

Amazing work thank you 👍

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@user-ow9jy8ss8u]

How useful exercises!Thank you very much!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome!

[@kevindecoteau3186]

Thank you. I live in a third floor walk up, I will be using the steps in the hallway to do these, don't worry they are very high and lots of walls to support. Your videos are super helpful. Yesterday as I came out of the library, there was a woman laying the ground and yelling "HELP" she had stumbled from the curb and fell, we call an an ambulance and she was being taken care of when I departed the scene.

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome and glad the videos have been helpful. Hopefully she was okay.

[@deannbasden8858]

I love you, A. Your videos are helpful and to the point. Best guidance ever!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like them!

[@freddyheynssens1950]

Wow, you are amazing, teaching this helpful information. May God richly you.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hygia86tesla58]

Dobar dan draga Alyssa⚘ Da li mozes dati VJEZBE( EXERCIS) za BAKER'S CYST??? Hvala za sve predloge (koje je lako razumjeti )do sada! HVAKA UNAPRIJED ZA SAVJET. Pozdrav iz Sarajeva⚘⚘⚘

[@lucydych9474]

You rock!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks!

[@robertabrozic3278]

U make everything seem attainable .Thankyou love your videos You really know how people feel.I sm going to do this.I need lots of hrlp with up and down steps

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm really glad you found this helpful!

[@lupecandelario2255]

Thank you

[@beckybooher340]

Thanks for video

[@ospreychweneemang2928]

Thanks for your video is really helpful, i had neck operation that really caused me balancing, walking i would fall while walking loose balance standing, i was informed of vitb12 tried it then some of these problem really decreased but am careful, i kind of following your teachings and advise how to get back into track thanx and God bless what ever you are bringing to those in need

[@britgou8015]

Thank you so much for these interesting informations.

[@teresacrowley4076]

Thanks Alyssa 💚

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@VinodSharma-qf3id]

Thanks Alyssa ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@manjurangra56469]

Thank you for this video you are so motivating ❤New Delhi India

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad to hear it!

[@beatrizandrich6602]

Thanks!!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@FlipMacz]

Really needed this ty🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad, have a great day!

[@lourdesbilocca8218]

Thanks alot

[@arthritisadventure]

Most welcome!

[@juliastefanko2711]

Thank you so much Alyssa! So helpful. Love your tennis shoes also. Which brand. I ask because I had a ankle fusion

[@LTV_inc]

You are my new guru….😊😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Great! Make sure to watch other videos on the channel for more information.

[@begumsaira3712]

Thanks a lot for your effort today I am very happy because today I didn't have any pain in my left knee when I walked mam I'm very thankful to you Mashallah u are such a good and very expert doctor God bless you with health wealth and success Allah give you big Award for this job and Doctor ALAN thank you so much.

[@arthritisadventure]

Happy to hear you’ve found relief!

[@thegeraldinekuss]

8 weeks into hip replacement, I wonder, can I put my full weight on my Bionic hip?

[@shanettesmith4541]

Thanks! The riser is out of stock right now

[@arthritisadventure]

Here’s another: amzn.to/4aJJqwz

[@Stopthecrazz]

Dr my head went through a windshield 6 years ago want to jump back up on a stepmill What can I do so I do not feel like I’m going to miss a stair while running up

[@beckybooher340]

Iam afraid going up an down on stairs because of my balance in my legs

[@Arazhul12]

Does this work also when heavily overweight?

[@arthritisadventure]

It can! Depends on how it feels for you.

[@TheLittlerit]

It’s my back leg muscle that hurts when doing stairs

[@begumsaira3712]

Sorry Doctor Alyssa before I wrote down yours name wrong spelling.

[@MyNeverletgo]

Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome