3 Ways to Improve Balance (for Seniors 60+)

[@JohnAnderson-hl5mq]

Way to go Will.. I'm a 71 years old still practicing kinesiologist in Fort Worth Texas and I've got a bit over 40 years at it but I really appreciate your hard work and dedication to getting these videos out there for general consumption.. I often use your videos as reference or bullet points for my very aging clients to utilize if they're having trouble remembering my tutelage in between visits.. they're an extremely valuable resource for seniors to use..my compliments sir and much love from Fort Worth Texas!👍

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for sharing my work with your clients, I'm so pleased to hear you've found value in my videos! Keep up the brilliant work you're doing :)

[@noelajones619]

Thanks for your videos. I’m. 88 yrs and they are so helpful. Much appreciated.

[@philshallat9043]

I just turned 80 and am in excellent health with good mobility. Nevertheless, for the first time in my life I have begun (in earnest) to pay attention to my balance and stability and to the health of my feet, all aspects of my health that I have more or less taken for granted previously, all of which have diminished perceptibly over the past 5 years as well. And just as I am getting stoked to act on this new health awareness I accidentally bumble into your excellent videos, which I have been gobbling up. I leave in September for an ambitious trip to Europe that will involve, as always, much walking. My goal is to integrate these balance exercises into my daily routine so that when September rolls around I am at a much improved level of balance and stability, not to mention safety. Thank you for these exercises, Will.

[@stuartyirui]

Me, too. Am 80. Will soon be going to a conference where there's going to be a lot of walking. Will's counsel and range of choices are great.

[@maureenflynn9312]

I’m just 😊

[@vishnupriyarautela6283]

Am 81 yes old and have recently started watching your videos. 😢you are fantasticand explain everything so clearly. Am following your suggested exercises and hope I will improve my walking and balance.

[@kensalamba324]

Fantastic, as a stroke survivor this is the best exercise instruction on balance, that I’ve come across. Thank you. Bless

[@marybodonovan]

What I really love about all your videos is the explanation of the reason behind the exercise.

[@pregapillay5326]

Keep up the good work, it is far more valuable to older people than you can possibly realise.

[@PetroSteenkamp-x3r]

Thank you very much. I am from South Africa. I have a problem with vertigo and this is helping me a lot.

[@julierobertson148]

I'm 76 and this is the most valuable balance advice I've so far received. My problem started becoming apparent 20 years ago and has progressively worsened. If I'd known then to do what this video taught me, I'd be much more stable today. Heartfelt thanks.

[@francesgrumblatt3420]

Fantastic! I am following you and doing the balance, been doing the walk for sometime, I am 99, and geriatrics “ wonder child” thank you for these videos,

[@jamesl.o.h.6000]

Wow 99! And still fit & positive, your presence here is inspiring sir! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@manuelahrasky8472]

I have just discovered your videos. What a fantastic resource! Thank you so much! I love the clarity of your verbal explanations and your physical demonstrations.

[@donnafreehauf6583]

I’m 74 with double knee replacements since 2007. I don’t get on my knees, always uncomfortable even on mattresses. Last couple of years been falling. These exercises I will try. I walk around telling myself to pick up my feet. Last fall in November scared me pretty bad. Blowing leaves, stepped off a patio,, not deep and cleared, but somehow went down and hit a low stone bench. Little sratched beside eye and on top of ear. Bleeds some and black eye. Didn’t black out, no dizziness, didn’t hurt much either. I was lucky, could have been much worse. Really need to watch myself. Happy New Year!

[@margaretlatona5702]

After a serious fall and 10 weeks in hospital I'm working hard on my physio exercises....the balance exercises you have shown are an excellent guide ....thank you

[@keithbutcher5386]

Well done. Keep going.

[@kathrynCarbonari]

I had a big aha moment today. I found your video and I think now I know why I’ve been taking some bad falls. I am tripping. I have weak ankles and hip flexors. I kind of know that even though I’m 68, very active and very healthy and work out almost every day. Also, I have good balance as I do lots of balance exercises - so I was always I do walk very fast & now I know I’m tripping and then flying forward because of my speed. I’ve hurt my shoulder now twice and it’s required surgery. I will start doing these exercises every day and I’m very thankful for what I learned from searching KZbin and finding your channel. Thank you so much.

[@robyncurtis8542]

Watching from Australia. Absoluely brilliant, commonsense exercises. Thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@colleenrichards5662]

Hello from NSW…👍

[@junemartin609]

Hello from Melbourne great video to watch.

[@annettepeters8890]

Thanks for sharing . I really appreciate what you have sheared. I’ll try these exercises Thanks much

[@ladyalaina42]

Oh my! Needed this so much. At 81 everything is going to pieces especially after open heart bypass surgery. Balance was never a problem until then. Now the second exercise shows me how bad my balance is! Yikes. Will be working on this daily!!@ thank you dear boy, you are a God send!

[@jfisher23]

Will, thanks for your video's. I've ordered your book; it should arrive tomorrow. I'm 76 years old and at this point I'm still pretty active. However, I watched my father, who passed away several years ago at 94 years old, deteriorate over the years because he wouldn't do the things he needed to do to maintain his lifestyle. I don't want to end up like him. Thanks for helping us old people maintain active lives. BTW, I live in Concord, NC USA..

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with useful and interesting information! I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing and that he struggled in the years prior. Well done on the efforts you're making to focus on your health and to keep yourself active. I'm wishing you all the best :)

[@MsWildwood72]

This has been amazing, I’m 51 and have had problems with falling a bit inside and out side Fantastic !

[@moyrahammond9867]

It is so good to have a very caring, young professional guiding us through great exercises that are so important dealing with our age related problems. . The first exercise I thought easy, second exercise, well OK , by the third I had changed into a the original wobbling jelly & laughed & wobbled all over the place! More practise with that one. Thank you 😂

[@moyrahammond9867]

Any way of buying a hardback of the book?

[@nuthinbutlove]

I went through the same. Stick with it and you'll have them all. ☺️💪

[@dikilin]

Love your videos lately been following closely ...had brought tremendous improvements in my walking and balancings of my 65 years old legs...please do more helpful videos for seniors Dr...God bless you and millions thanks

[@sheilahenderson5973]

Thank you so much for this. I've been doing the balancing on one leg for about three months now and was getting a bit smug, to find a video with the next step is amazing 🤩 I've got better balance now, at sixty, than in my twenties; just want to keep working on it so it stays 😅

[@alananderson5929]

Great stuff. We put an 8 foot 2 x 4 on the deck next to the railing and we walk at 10 times every day. 🍀

[@bettiesnyder8393]

Thank you so much for this. I’ve noticed lately that my balance is getting worse and - it’s never been that great in the first place. I’m going to try these exercises!

[@beritgyllenebern4250]

Thank You! Your demonstrations are perfect. So useful. The best I have seen. Have started to follow them and already noticed result.

[@rosalindchu7588]

Love yr video. This is the third one I have watched. Am way passed 50 yet I still find yr exercises useful. Thank you.

[@rolandlickert2904]

Greetings from Bali watch your Videos for 8 months and practice some of your exercises daily for up to 30-40 minutes they are accommodating. Thanks for your advice!(75 years old)

[@emmkaa2099]

This is terrific, thank you! I had both hips revised last summer and now I'm one month post-op a TKR - REALLY need to regain balance. Greetings from the southern California desert, US

[@XRP747E]

I'm 76. My balance is pretty good, but I've noticed a slight deterioration over recent months. I have had a history of stumbling for many years of fast walking exercise. This has concerned me and resulted in diminished confidence. I see the benefits of your suggested exercises and will make them part of my daily routine. Thank you so much for your excellent videos.

[@jackwilliams9114]

Thanks for all of your videos. I am 73 and the caregiver of my 92-year-old mum. I have myself doing a lot of your exercises and her doing some also. This group will be added to hers. I am fortunate that presently my balance is excellent. Thanks again

[@RichKingston]

100% Excellent. All videos very well structured and progressive so it is easy to move to the next stage 🙂 Of course, doctors have said "You're just getting old" and "Learn to live with it". Then the prescription pad comes out! I really don't want any of that and am so pleased to have found your site. Thank you; thank you! 🙂

[@haroldfloyd5518]

He’s a young dude but clearly has worked with lots of us older folks. Useful stuff, as I find my balance getting iffy at 66.

[@inezzbeadz]

I 65 same, sciatica pain

[@lijinzhou9902]

These are simple exercises which we take for granted during our younger days. Thank you do much❤

[@lindaj5492]

Your advice to get yourself checked: This reminded me of a time when I began losing my balance frequently - to the point of feeling as though gravity was no longer ‘vertical’. Went to GP after tipping over onto a wall heater; was thoroughly checked out for inner-ear problems, and GP recognised that a blood pressure pill I was taking had been leaching potassium from my system. Changed the meds, and gravity was soon back to vertical!

[@googoo554]

Thanks for sharing this info. Your GP sounds great. Glad you are better now. Take care.

[@VasantiP]

Hi Linda, My husband has a similar problem of losing his balance. He takes Telmisartan for his blood pressure. Could you please tell me which medication you take for blood pressure. Thank you.

[@lindaj5492]

@@VasantiP Sorry Vasanti, I’m not medically qualified to give you any advice. There could be many reasons for your husband’s loss of balance: best thing would be for him to consult his own doctor.

[@VasantiP]

@@lindaj5492 Thank you

[@christinewalsh7262]

Excellent

[@stephanygates6491]

Wow! The additional challenge of the second exercise blew me away (with eyes closed, because that’s how feet together was easy). I obviously will benefit from practice.

[@estelleroxanakho3039]

I appreciate you helping us seniors. So great to see a young man so passionate to help his elders. God bless you son❤ 😢

[@lesleypickering9387]

This is a brilliant channel. All of the exercises that you demonstrate were recommended to me by my NHS physio but I love having a visual demo, it reminds me to di it properly and I also don't feel as if I'm doing it on my own. Thank you so very much Will. P.S. I've bought the book. Excellent.

[@shirleyandrews1152]

These look really do-able. I’m 82, have a poorly done hip replacement & peripheral neuropathy. THANK YOU😻

[@thomasbrady63]

Very great exercises . I’ve had two serious foot operations since 2018 and a total knee replacement last year. One of those exercises, the second one my PT had me doing on balance pads . I bought a couple balance pads off Amazon to do them at home . The third exercise is a another great exercise, similar to one’s done on a step to gain your quad and glut strength. Thanks for caring about us as we get older . Never thought about this when I was younger and playing sports . God bless you .

[@michaelzimmer1115]

I have been watching a lot of videos on topics such as this, and I find you to be one of the best and most credible in your advice and presentation.

[@tselisoncholu7914]

Should greatly assist my balance trials.Had no idea how to start getting rid of my wobbly ones for my prosthesis fit in the very near future.Thanks for the tip.Receive my subscription from my heart!!!

[@carolscott2076]

Thank you so much for your clear presentation of the exercises. I've been teaching exercise to seniors at a local gym for the past 10 yrs. When teaching balance I also cue "through the eyelash look" if they find closing the eyes is a bit too challenging. They love it when I give them balance homework 😊

[@ritamarshall2644]

I’ve just restarted yoga after a five year gap, and I’m shocked to discover how much balance and movement I’ve lost on that time. These will help. I’m also aware that bunions have worsened and this is making it harder to balance.

[@gregoriybelskiy1]

Thanks for your video. I think that could be very useful exercises for seniors.

[@lesleystewart8285]

Enjoyed your manner of teaching so easy, i am 76 soon and i have had a few falls ..my problem being I don't lt my foot high enough and I have trouble with my balance mind you I've had a knee replacement some 10 or eleven years ago

[@patriciaegan7244]

I’m pretty sure that people will begin to see the urgency to improving balance will happen after falling down a few times, and then find themselves afraid of showering due to imbalance. Thanks for bringing this up and posting this video.

[@alokamukherjee6347]

Thank you so much for this video, excellent 👌

[@MultiHairypotter]

Thank you so much sir. I was doing these for a good year and then an accident however small so I’m going back to these exercises again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Very helpful .

[@vidyadate521]

Thank you so much. You are thinking about seniors and addressing the most important issues faced by seniors. Thanks a lot

[@edwardlarkin4279]

Thank you again. I'm 84, and can dance better than I can walk. Just went to Jerry Garcia cover band and danced for three hours, but I appreciate all your suggestions and knowledge.

[@butterflycreation2468]

I wish you had a pdf of some of these exercises so I can put them in my binder. It helps me to see the exercise on paper in either written form or in picture form. I like how these exercises do not require buying equipment. Because I had a small fracture in my knee I had to do exercises. Now I’m adding more to the already list the PT lady gave me. Thank you for going slow enough so I can understand how to do each exercise.

[@HelenPavlidis-t9b]

Thank you for another excellent and concise video. I'm 63 and really need to be mindful of balance problems, especially on days like today, when I felt like clearing out some high cupboards by stepping on a stool. I was incredibly careful and these exercises will help me continue to do essential daily activities safely. Thanks again from Sydney, Australia

[@Violet3017]

Just found your videos and really find them helpful. Your explain why everything do clearly. My balance has been terrible, and I also recently had hip replacement surgery so that didn’t help my balance. I need to use a cane because I am really afraid of falling, but I have found a number of good instructors online that give excellent advice, and you are one of the best!! I’m 80 years old but know I absolutely need to keep moving and improve my balance. I do NOT WANT TO FALL!!

[@chuckliebenauer3656]

I just had spine surgery had have to rebuild my walking and balance skills. This should help me a lot. Thku

[@mariaavery1212]

Thank you so much for sharing numerous solutions for balance issues that many people deal with especially those retired.

[@susanann8741]

Many thanks for these exercises. So helpful. ❤️

[@ronvanderwolf1700]

Again watching Wills advice is just so practical and the reasons for doing the exercises are also explained. Keep up the good work, you are helping so many ppl with these videos, For me , I am extremely gratefull. You are a good man Will and I hope that you get the credit you deserve. Keep it up as you have ppl that appreciate and totally respect you.

[@LloydRMaes]

I have polyneuropathy I don't know if I should be doing these exercises for balance. I fell last week when my legs wouldn't keep me from falling . I enjoy your videos very much Will!

[@rosaleenmitchell3786]

Thank you for all your great exercises. I have included many of them in my regime. I am 76 and have had bilateral hip replacements during the Covid years. I like how you explain and demonstrate each exercise in an easy to relate manner. Surprised that there are some very rude comments on here. Keep up your great outreach and I’ll keep watching. Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

That is fantastic to hear I'm so pleased my guidance has been helpful - there's always people that like to be rude, but that won't stop me from reaching the people that benefit from my work!

[@ilitomasiverenakadavu8950]

Great advice and I will practice it now as I am 77 years old and need to improve my balance

[@esthershankula6760]

Thank you! Good exercises. Also, I constantly remind myself that the key to balance is staying lifted

[@albertotoddie]

So appreciate these demonstrations accompanied be clear concise instruction. Also enjoy the “putting the kettle on”….😊

[@FrancesFraser-wl1je]

Also watching from Australia, thanks again for such simple exercises to help us oldies improve our quality of life.

[@AM-ek5rm]

Just came across your videos and like them very much. I had major ear surgery at 40 years old and ever since I have had balance problems. I am going to give these a try😀. I am in my early 60’s

[@musicandmemory2]

Excellent. I’m 76 and just tripped on the sidewalk and broke my wrist and knee. I’m eager to improve my balance.

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

Such good, safety-oriented instruction. You probably saved at least one person from having a life altering fall. All your videos are excellent, thank you.

[@GraphicsGuru37]

Great exercise. Starting tomorrow. Thank you.

[@patpagano9629]

Great video. Will try doing this daily. Have been in yoga for 5 years...still find balancing difficult...probably because I have flat feet.

[@petercollins7848]

Forget the Yoga! Hiking in the countryside is the very best exercise you can do to improve balance. Walking over uneven ground causes you to strengthen muscles, tendons and bones. It also creates neural connections which help with balance. Eventually you should be able to put socks and shoes on while balancing on one leg with no other support. I am 75 and can do that easily after years of hiking. All types of indoor ‘exercises’ are a poor substitute.

[@chriscolliermahfouz9056]

I’m 63 and in pretty good shape-long time exercise person - I want to maintain balance and mobility so my focus is prevention. Thank you!

[@sarlakapadia9251]

Thank you so much for the exercises you show..very helpful...many Blessings😊

[@martagomes567]

Hi. I just started following you and I think your videos are very helpful! I am 61 and trying to exercise as much as I can.

[@elleng7658]

Thank you, I need to think if getting knee replaced so I can get back to my active life style. It's hard to think about.....good point get it fixed!

[@ahmdnaube3745]

Finally a video without music.. thanks

[@annesanderson2289]

These balance exercises are so helpful - I had 3 falls over last 6 months and doc suggested Brandt-Daroff but these are more suitable for me. Will practice and many thanks indeed.

[@maryarmstrong3518]

Thank you thank you thank you. You’re wonderful!!

[@catecurl3790]

Cheers Wil, very glad for these exercises and information. I have had two falls and the experience is obviously awful. I was very fit until chronic illness , recovery and now rebuilding with my good doctors blessing of course. Hope to have time soon to look proper,y at your book.

[@tinafry1740]

It's excellent that you give a time frame for us to expect to see an improvement. Very motivating!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased it was motivating, that's the most important thing!

[@Blinks46]

I’m a very healthy active 64 year old and I love your advice that you give and I’d like to thank you 😊

[@hazydreamer7965]

A wonderful way to keep us standing and walking safely. Thank you. I have watched most of your videos and decided now that for my birthday in a few weeks, I´ll buy your book. Those annoying round birthday numbers are not only telling us that we are getting older but also slowly weaker.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for supporting both my channel and my book - I hope you find my book valuable and interesting! And Happy Birthday to you, make sure to celebrate the occasion!

[@tonyquek6157]

Thank you Will, appreciate it very much. God bless.

[@doreendsouza8862]

Your videos have helped me a lot ...I noticed there s a lot of difference in my balance since I ve been doing your exercises ..thankyou so much ..

[@nicolecandelierbourrier6292]

Cristal clear. Exercice 3 was already more challenging. The ankles do not respond well. So.... practicing. Thanks

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Thank-you, Will. Just what I was looking for.

[@margaretlouis5172]

Very helpful to learn in this simple way to improve balance, Mr Harlow. I am truly indebted to you.

[@doloresg1582]

Thanks for this help with balance. The simplicity of your speaking really helps.

[@fazalrahman4378]

Many thanks for this very beneficial video for seniors may god bless you for all this hard and helpful work

[@HT-Physio]

Very pleased to be of help!

[@kumarsabaratnam4787]

Thanks for the useful tips.

[@irenemckenna3336]

Great exercises for us seniors, Will. I will buy your book as a monetary contribution and as gifts for my other senior friends.

[@HT-Physio]

I hope you find the exercises beneficial! Thank you for purchasing my book, I truly appreciate it and I hope you find it full of interesting information!

[@paulinecornes6913]

THANK YOU FROM THIS 75YR OLD..

[@angelawhitehouse1840]

Thanks, I'm healthy, 71 years old and I found these exercises really useful.

[@florencebasse7454]

Thank you for sharing theses exercises. It is a challenge but as you said with daily practice, it will improve. This is excellent

[@bettyfoster852]

Thanks! I like watching your videos. I have serious balance problems.

[@rabeyaahmed7235]

Watching from Assam,India 😊

[@patriciadistefano7467]

Thank you so much for this video. I just found your channel. I look forward to watching more videos. Very helpful.

[@azsheri8]

Grateful for your channel popping up on my yt screen! I need to strengthen my right side where I have weakness especially when a bit tired. I am healthy, 76 and play some golf but stopped taking walks over 20 minutes long due to this weakness and toe tripping! These helpful videos should work well for me…I just have to discipline myself to do them regularly! ;)

[@TheMoby16]

Your sites are so helpful. Your explanations and thoroughness make these exercises so easy to understand and practice. I have learned so much!

[@bharatishah4351]

Thanks a lot for your support and good explanation to do these exercise definitely it will help. Many many thanks for this guidence.🙏👌

[@DJBou0407]

I love the one foot balancing with toe tapping. It made me feel like a kid again. I'm 65

[@kathleenunsworth4558]

Good video, I'll definitely give it a try. it's a shame ads pop up twice and interrupt it though.

[@RayWalls]

You’re terrific and so are your exercises. Thank you!

[@stevensnow4112]

The first exercise is no problem but it's amazing the difference having my eyes open/closed for the second and third exercises. With eyes open no issue but can't do them with eyes closed. Will keep practicing. thanks.

[@aretilagoudis5446]

Thank you Watching from Greece