Physical Therapist Shows How to Walk Correctly

[@iGavid_Doggins]

That moment when you learn how to walk at the age of 30.

[@dmarie5247]

Or 32.... 😬

[@livestrong296]

90s kid just turned 30.

[@vellyjatt6516]

ur correct i started learn how to walk at the age of 30 now m 31

[@raulraul81]

Or 39...

[@talhaouiazzedin4696]

hhhhhhhh . you are not alone

[@alsentman9390]

I do believe Bob and Brad are in fact ACTUALLY the most famous Physical therapists on the internet.

[@xelhaku]

on your opinion of course

[@et4949]

@@xelhaku well...yes, and no. Tbh i havent personally seen any other pt channel with 4M+ subscribers?

[@SBahamondes]

@@et4949 athlean-x

[@NanaNana-lf4jl]

100%!!!

[@Sweeti924]

@@SBahamondes you!

[@andyt5954]

Ever since floating was banned ive been struggling to get around becuase of my inability to walk. But this video changed my life!! I can now walk just as well as that one man who could float AND walk. He robbed a lot of banks when floating was outlawed since he was the only person who could walk. Anyway this video is AMAZING. Thanks Bob and Brad, the two most famous physical therepists on the internet.

[@tmk1k]

Damn, I also hate the no floating patchnote. Floating was so much more fun

[@w1k1a]

@@tmk1k that was patch 2.4 right?

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Metaverse boyos

[@jetstreamsam6521]

Amateur i found a fly glitch. Its gonna be patched soon though

[@CrniWuk]

They banned floating? Good thing there is now advice in how to walk correctly.

[@Mia-bf5qt]

I had a stroke 3 months ago I’m 17 and your videos help me so much. I watch these a lot they help everyone!!

[@Poetry4Peace]

damn why u did u get a stroke if u dont mind me asking. 🙏🏽

[@jpg7051]

I'm so sorry. Feel better soon!

[@justmarialing]

❤

[@dannydelacruz7303]

You turn 18 soon?

[@keeganbarboza207]

@@dannydelacruz7303 Jeez u pervert 😂😂😂

[@muaythaimfat2904]

47 and learning to walk. This is where the insanity of quarantine brought me.

[@cubanadiense]

Feel you on that quarantine mess

[@juniperabbott2614]

Lol, well I'm 46. Been doing ( lots of) things wrong my whole life!

[@lama1506]

Same, I'm 17

[@Leukick]

LMFAOO

[@arbinsingh9319]

@@juniperabbott2614 Ur not alone bro stay strong n correct mistakes

[@Jonb01z28]

You know your getting old when your watching videos on how to walk correctly.

[@audreyc2940]

Lol. I am 28 and cant walk anymore real pains in my 2 foot so learning to find a new way.

[@aa-to6ws]

@ same

[@heidemerecki6951]

Jon B hahahahaha,wait when you turn 80!

[@Poetry4Peace]

nah its super informative and most dont know the proper ways or better so to sepak

[@wahooooh]

I’m a little offended lol. Why you assume old people are watching this? A Most people walk 😂

[@akshe17]

I dont even know if im breathing correctly now

[@grimbea_jow]

you're probably not :)

[@bethpat9]

Lol

[@remllof]

Look up James Nestor "Breath"

[@Tipperary757]

Gotta remember to let it out.

[@matic_horvat]

once you go down this path you realize you're doing everything wrong. theres a thing called tongue posture and its connected to breathing

[@tedtran7855]

1. Mid-foot or forefoot strike instead of heel strike 2. Shorter strides 3. Feel your glutes engaged 4. Lean ever so slightly forward (Watch the video for this one, aka just be mindful of posture) 5. Do chin tucks and chest stretches occasionally to reset posture if it gets bad 6. If you have pain in the lower back, pick up the speed instead of lumbering

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

Thank you, for these highlights of this video. It helped 😊

[@ahran_b]

Man, I remember when my dad scolded me for walking "incorrectly" and taught me how to walk the "correct" way when I was actually walking the right way. It's been almost a decaded and I've walked like that ever since, and just now am I learning how to walk correctly again.

[@swordsdboss]

So your dad forced you to walk a incorrect way?

[@chosenone-akayorubaprince1393]

Cant really blame him tho

[@genesises]

@@chosenone-akayorubaprince1393 if he did it, hes responsible and he was wrong - why should you not blame him? because his intentions were good? heck no

[@shoebar2214]

me too

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

i saw a video from a guy who approached this from the perspective of medieval shoe design and he came to the same conclusion, you're supposed to contact the ground with the front of your feet first, and it's also easier to sense problems with the ground that way

[@patriciastewart2537]

This is VERY helpful. My poor walking technique finally backfired on me at age 74. NOT going in for hip replacement. Gel insoles, YES Shorter strides!!! I do that thing with my hands clasped , arms straight...watching for watching Neighbors.

[@KKIcons]

Have you thought about zero shoes? The transition to barefoot style minimalist shoe is helping me.

[@KKIcons]

Barefoot style kind of makes me walk more correctly, but I really was curious if I was doing it right and I wasn't sure if I was when walking faster.

[@Grandma7T7]

Me too I’m 71 and had a slight fall (just a sudden sit on ice) this winter. A few months later I started having pain in back. My Mom taught us to ‘ walk like an stealth Indian) when we lived in an upstairs apartment. Blessings to you and everyone reading this, for healing and a long healthy life!

[@Grandma7T7]

@@KKIcons Thanks I’ll look for them. I love going barefoot! Zero shoes sound great!

[@jims6498]

@@Grandma7T7 z-coil and a physicist has the best pair for far less. I forgot about the z-coil competitor! It's lesser known so I might be able to find them used more easally.

[@vilo8492]

When I was young I used to walk with my forefoot but after I broke my leg my physical therapist REFUSED to let me walk like that and wouldn’t rest till I walked with my heel striking the ground. I’ve been walking that way for years not knowing I had it right all along. Ty Bob & Brad for saving my knees.

[@jaydeepagarwal5667]

don,t you think walking on heel would have pain in the heel after sometime

[@wiscgaloot]

Odd, I have tried and tried to walk with my forefoot but just can't. That's certainly how I run after I switched to barefoot running. I'll give it another try on my next walk. A big part of the problem may be that I have very thick heels on my walking shoes to avoid the impact pain.

[@Hikmetkarademir]

Bob and Brad are wrong Heel strike are healthy gait

[@Eddi3Pwns]

@@Hikmetkarademir yeah I'm confused about the foot, everything else they mentioned about posture is great though!I walk with my heals BUT ALSO bend my knees a bit while I am leaning forward slightly, my legs then automatically follow my stride.

[@OveToranger]

@@Hikmetkarademir Excellent, now give us your sources so we can also see...

[@Imozart0341I]

Damn my wife is right, I can’t do anything right.

[@brighteyes4020]

😅 always trust your wife

[@threat645]

Sounds like a crap marriage in my opinion

[@abhishekghosh2686]

My man...be a man and show her who's the boss,show your inner potential

[@KellyNeddo]

lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@livingintongues]

@@abhishekghosh2686 Best Advise...

[@leshreddur]

This is great advice I was taught it by my gym teachers when I was 13 when jogging running or walking. It makes your calves feet legs and glutes strong and you stop hyper extending your knee. I grew an inch and a half calve thickness doing this for some 2 years. I have better balance, almost no knee problems unless I accidentally whack it into something. God Bless you two, for giving your all to help people as much as you can. You two sure helped me a whole lot with all your knowledge. Thank you both!

[@swedishhousemfia]

great to hear! bless them indeed

[@hejhejaske]

So you walk with the forefoot first? How do you not make it look like you’re tip-toeing?

[@grqfes]

@@hejhejaske because you let your heel down every step just absorb it with the forefoot

[@alialkhateeb2635]

I started to have bilateral knee pain, i used to be a biker and long distance runner, now I'm going to start to do ball walking i hope i can restore my knees

[@noktin]

This makes so much sense. I changed to forefoot running a few years ago which did wonders for my lower back, but walking still hurts my knees. You're telling me I should be forefoot walking as well. Mind. Blown. Thank you!

[@oambitiousone7100]

For the shoulders: just turn your palms forward. Your shoulders will roll back automatically. If your palms face backward = rounded, slumped shoulders.

[@Mike-hw5jp]

Externally rotating your shoulders can help with certain movements and you're right it does position the shoulder socket well for movement but this is not a permanent fix. You need to strengthen the posterior chain and loosen / open up your chest

[@lindsayball7299]

If your posture is too bad you cant physically just stand up straight. It took me months to get rid of my hunchback posture.

[@rithicadevireddy]

🤯🤯🤯

[@kathyclark3168]

👍👍

[@shafaet1194]

what do you know, this actually works, thanks!

[@Meyersci]

"Thinking on your feet" was something I experienced as a teacher time and again over the last 34 years. I have constantly been amazed at how often an insight or solution would pop into my brain as I stood/moved around the room for my lessons as opposed to times I used the stool at a podium.

[@mikewellwood1412]

I always used to find I got my best ideas when cycling alone, in quiet areas. Same principle really, and the same works with walking.

[@randomguyintheinternet6465]

Thanks this tutorial helps me so much!!! - 10 month old baby

[@gamebox390]

good one

[@miriam7872]

holy shit.. I just realised that all these years, I always wore down my shoes fastest on my heels. Been having some knee pain during my teenage years and twenties already. Learning how to run has helped me to relearn walking!

[@youdontknowme9068]

Same here, learning how to run has really helped me relearn walking, it's been a journey, a not so long journey at that, but in a few years I'm sure my body will thank me

[@aroundandround]

Easiest cue is to walk quietly as if you might wake up folks sleeping one floor below. True of running as well; if you can barely hear a runner coming up behind you, they have good form.

[@randomshittutorials]

So to sum it up: -Don't ram your heel into the floor to prevent your miniscus from long term dying (touch the ground with your toes first). -Walk leaning a tiny bit forward (NOT TOO MUCH). -Cushen your feet with insoles or running shoes that have cushy soles to lessen the impact. -Train your posture by putting your hands behind your back 8:24 to straighten up. -Pick up the pace a little bit to prevent weight on the spine. EDIT: I asked this to a physiotherapist and he agreed, but instead of landing on the toes he said it's best to land on the whole foot. So not the heel or the toes. Edit 2: I actually have 2 experts claiming there is NO research that supports running on your heels causes long term issues with your joints. 🤔

[@gadeaiglesiassordo716]

the barefoot comunity will say that its better to go with barefoot shoes and toespaccer with zero drop so that the feet could come up with their actual proper form to get all the power of the whole foot (we have the toes squished)

[@recinese]

@@gadeaiglesiassordo716 that part!! or just go barefoot if you live somewhere that makes sense..lool

[@deborahmckinney808]

That’s nice n all but just listening to Bob n Brads friendly banter is fun and believe it or not, healing! Great guys!

[@aaronmcclure1]

Good synopsis!

[@anniesmith6165]

and smaller steps are better than long ones

[@lisamuse574]

i love how the majority of this video is filmed from the knees up.

[@Maisiewuppp]

My sentiments exactly. A walking video with no walking…

[@mattspunkingurl]

I’ve started walking for fitness and I definitely noticed that I’m striking with the heel. I was getting heal pain and occasional knee pain. I ended up buying myself some very cushiony running sneakers and that’s helped tremendously. I’ll definitely focus more on how I’m stepping now. Shorter, quicker strides. I think my problem was I was taking super long strides thinking I was power walking but I was just jamming my heels into the ground every time. 😬

[@kathyclark3168]

Good shoes and their videos really help. 👌

[@Bobby.2k1]

@@kathyclark3168 Excessive cushion weakens the muscle in your feet.

[@dogwklr]

Heel strike is exactly how we are supposed to walk. The pain we feel is from not being able to wall barefoot. These guys are idiots tbh. As a physical therapist who actually trials all the things I advise people on and thisnis dead wrong. Being able to walk heel to toe is essential for longevity of the comfort of walking. Not being comfortable bearing weight on the heels and having a mobile pelvis that can absorb the force on landing is how you solve the problem. These fools tell you to just avoid what's difficult instead of learning to way to modify it for the long term. Shortening your stride, is that a sustainable strategy? Can only shorten it so much before ypu run out of range ro operate in

[@brandonhuber7490]

Get some barefoot shoes (Xeroshoes) They force you to strengthen your feet and discover a comfortable way to walk b/c it has NO CUSHION or very little depending on which shoe you get.

[@wntsumcandy]

@@dogwklr dumb and wrong lol

[@augustocanosa785]

Saturday night, and learning how to walk in my late 20's. lol

[@imjustrich8476]

People say I walk weird ion get it

[@endezeichengrimm]

You're never too old to learn.

[@rubikboy4622]

@@imjustrich8476 Same lol

[@bhartidhankani7116]

As a stroke survivor 'heel strike' is what we keep aiming at & you tell us it's the wrong way of walking.. I am relieved and secretly pleased too.

[@janicecrose376]

Yes me too. Pt's (many anyway) preached start with that heel. Had to always 'think' about it. Was very uncomfortable for me, too....and unnatural.🚶 I love this, and am Very Relieved!

[@kirakira1212]

I'm a physical therapist and we teach heel strike for stroke patients because we're essentially teaching you how to walk again. Our body is not as fragile as they want us to believe with that peanut analogy. Our joints get stronger the more we use them, and when we walk without really striking hard on the heels then it's fine. It's also how our body is designed to do I however agree that when you jog and run, you have to use the fore foot and midfoot strike for that natural cushion effect. Walking is a complicated topic taht can't be settled in the comment section. That's why it is best to have a PT who you can communicate with and who can explain to you why they do specific exercise. Try asking them questions! If they can't answer or won't answer you properly then find a new one, cuz those kind sucks :))

[@samanthathompson9812]

Yeah I'm so confused

[@ainesionann2354]

Wow THAT will take some practice to relearn walking after a lifetime of doing it incorrectly, but I can feel the difference just standing with good posture and leaning slightly forward (to begin this gate) how it engages your glutes and calves more. Thanks Bob & Brad! Praying for you, Bob and kudos to you both. You and Brad are an inspiration to so many.

[@ToddMartinMD]

You were probably doing it correctly before. This information is wrong. You do not lean forward to walk, and landing on the heels is correct. Do some research outside of KZbin.

[@mpetrison3799]

It doesn't take that long to learn multiple gaits, if you pay attention --- and ofc, spend some time walking in the first place!

[@sira451]

Enlightening! Running 6 miles a day when I was younger lead to bilateral knee replacement at age 59. Now only walking experiencing leg, glute, low back pain. I'm so glad you shared this video. Making this change immediately~Thank You!

[@joycefortunato827]

I wish you would have put the camera on your feet and demonstrated the walk the right way!

[@CCB249]

I agree. Do not under any circumstances walk with duck splayed feet. Walk with you feet pointing forward always. Duck splay with really mess up your hips. Can't understand why they didn't talk about this.

[@goobygoo2]

Please! Love you guys, but this is the fourth video I've seen in a week (from others as well) that is about feet or the lower part of the body and the camera is on the talking heads, or torsos, should I say?

[@GrownandHealthy]

I have a video demonstrating it on my channel... titled "how to walk".

[@libbyparker8416]

Thank you

[@festusdreamer333]

Maybe on a treadmill 🙂

[@ericwhittington4133]

I actually transitioned into Zero Drop shoes with next to zero cushion in them. It’s pretty much like walking barefoot but with a little protection from like rocks and such but they pretty much make you walk with a fore foot strike because it hurts doing a heal strike. It’s completely gotten rid of my planter fasciitis and knee pain and I’m almost 400 lbs. makes your feet actually work like they are meant too.

[@sadesway8198]

Interesting… I may have to look into the zero drop. I actually can’t imagine not wearing my arch support insoles for my planter fasciitis.

[@ericwhittington4133]

@@sadesway8198 doing kettle bells barefoot also helps strengthen your feet

[@SC-gp7kt]

Zero drop is the natural upright position for us hominids. It automatically aligns the entire body.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

I use altra escalante model. Been in love with them forever now.

[@simonp4832]

@@sadesway8198 it will take a transition, but using arch support actually makes it to where you aren't using the muscles in the feet(which should have their own natural arches) so they begin to atrophy and become weak from not using them

[@pawbiter]

Very helpful! I am just now learning to walk properly at age 66. I am short. Marching in the military I was taught to take long strides, to blend in with the taller men's strides. And of course we pounded our heels into the concrete. Now in recent years my knees and ankles are torn up. And when I walk on concrete sidewalks or streets I actually feel the impact even in my ears. Now at the gym I just started learning to walk as you demonstrate in this video. Thank you so much.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Shorter strides, lean slightly forward...this is what you learn to do when carrying a pack. Toes land first is what you do when you want to walk more quietly and lightly or stealthily. Now it all makes sense.

[@elasticyeti]

Woah

[@justanobservation9350]

Learning how to walk better in order to sneak up on someone with a backpack full of duct tape

[@turdferguson82]

This is helpful after being in the military. We're taught heel/toe in boot camp for running and marching, having that ingrained in you for years you do it without even realizing it. Idk why, I've been out for years but, it hit me one day "I need to unlearn this military march/walk that I'm stuck doing".

[@ammathaye]

Bob and brad s best sleeping positions

[@pianissimo369]

Even if we're not taught heel to toe we see everyone doing it and copy them from the youngest age. Actually how you walk is in a large part very dependent on your culture ..in some other parts of the world they don't normally walk with a heel strike. Interesting...LOL

[@ДжейШмидт]

This heel toe walk is what my family and teachers taught me. I was born completely flat footed and my parents didnt have money for surgery. I only find out as an adult I needed it. Instead doctors just said stretch and heel toe walk. What wasted bandaids the American health care system is...

[@Feezwa]

@Jim Eagle On a more funny side note: When my dad got out of military and he went dinning with my mother right after (they were already married) my father kept a cadence and marched while holding my mother's hand. My mother told him to stop and he wasn't aware he was doing it 😁 It took weeks before slowly getting rid of it !

[@HighTen_Melanie]

I haven’t walked in over 20 years after a spinal injury. I’m a full time wheelchair user but wanted to say how much I enjoyed the video.

[@eyeonit469]

We tend to walk with the palm of our hands facing back but I learned years ago that if you walk with the palm of your hands facing forward it straightens your shoulders out of that hunch over that people, like me, tend to have whether sitting or walking when they're suffering from chronic back issues. Works for me.

[@MastaRavenkroft]

What will you do when your hands facing forward becomes a new habit to unlearn? We sacrifice power for power in this world

[@wiktord9264]

I suggest neutral, meaning palms facing body

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

At 47 I'm finally figuring out that I massively overstride due to having very short legs and being someone who likes to move fast. Here's what I've learned so far. Shorten your stride, engage your butt and hips, press off with your forefoot on each step, slightly drop your weight (focusing on the hara/dan tien/2" below your bellybutton). Barefoot shoes on concrete was the only way I could figure out if I was walking correctly. There's very little impact if you are walking correctly. If you aren't you can feel the jarring at the base of your skull if you pay attention. I NEEDED the jarring on concrete to give me continuous feedback. I'm STILL in the practicing stage after 2 months. It won't change overnight. You can't just start walking correctly. You actually have to take 20-30 minute walks focusing on form and practicing technique. Disclaimer...I am not a doctor, but I do play one on TV.

[@anggll]

who do you play?

[@denofpigs2575]

Do you also play astronauts, plumbers, mechanics, scientists, and any other assorted household name jobs?

[@AnthonyChats]

This is really interesting. I've been playing basketball since I was a kid, and we're used to being on "the balls of your feet." I just noticed that I do walk on my forefeet naturally, probably because of that experience, so I've never had that kind of walking pain mentioned in this video.

[@lightsinthesky4989]

I have ehlers-danlos syndrome and this is incredibly helpful. My walk will never be 'normal' because my hips and ankles have so little resistance but having someone tell me what to do is so useful.

[@reidleblanc3140]

same. I'll have to try this sometime. I can't imagine how to possibly walk in this way but I feel the shockwave throughout my entire body every time I take a step and my ankles and knees are in constant pain so something must be done.

[@naowright9308]

My mom used to get unhappy with us for pounding when we walked or ran upstairs. The end result was that I tend to step on the mid-foot or the fore-foot because when stepping on the heel first it tends to make the pounding sound. She also insisted that we needed to keep our shoulders straight. So, thanks Mom. 😊

[@juanjosefarina]

I've seen videos claiming this was the common way of walking back when there were no shoes nor streets. As a classical dance teacher, it makes me happy seeing more people geting to understand the benefits of our technique.

[@esoekidjo]

In many countries today people still walk barefooted or with zero drop shoes. They naturally walk with shorter strides and softly on the knees. It’s how we’re supposed to walk. We just forgot because cushioned shoes makes it easier to heelstrike leading to many injuries over a long period of time.

[@1corinth15]

I learned over 30 years ago to 'lean forward at the ankles'. That keeps the body straight. Also helps you walk faster.

[@JJWEBHayden]

? Oh could you give me tips? I used to walk normally and very nice. But, I’ve seen my friend walking like a V shape, could you give me tips to walk like. | | instead of /\

[@spaceracer23]

Neighbors: Why are you walking around the neighborhood with your hands on your a**? Me: I'm engaging my glutes. Neighbors: what? Me: I mean uhhhh...... pickpockets.... yeah... I'm worried about pickpockets...

[@CoranceLChandler]

Lol nice save , a little scorched around the edges but still edible.

[@Poetry4Peace]

hahaha yeh im in cul de sac so can get out the frm neighbors asap and earphones in allwaysss

[@prezboun7316]

I was actual self taught naturally in this walking style. I usually walk on middle or balls of my feet. It's crazy thinking back that my teachers and peers in high school questioned me why I walked this way or if it hurt or not. Never hurt when walking although I am still fairly young.

[@UNSCPILOT]

The calf is a far better shock absorber than the knee, you'll be the one laughing later as long as you take care of yourself

[@willw5930]

@@UNSCPILOT fr now im crying bc of serious knee issues due to heel striking all the time😅

[@armaanlalani2133]

I need a demonstration please. Its quite confusing without it 😅

[@nofurtherwest3474]

Just walk on the balls of your feet

[@CDRLShow]

4:39

[@suzanneguernier5352]

Walk backwards on a flat surface ( perhaps near a wall if you have balance issues) you automatically walk on the balls of your feet, posture is corrected, become aware of it. Then walk forwards that way.

[@zacmich6472]

This is just a too funny way for a man to walk. Tried it because of a disc herniation, but it looks really ridiculous from the side.

[@nancyhernandez2271]

You guys are the Dadest Dads on the internet. It’s kind of awesome. Glad to have stumbled upon you 🤔

[@Str8Reckless63]

It’s amazing how timeless Bob and Brads videos are.

[@wowpets9457]

So important to walk correctly, especially if you have flat feet.

[@CuHead1]

You're from Vietnam or that area? Heredity.

[@wowpets9457]

@@CuHead1 no Arkansass lol

[@JoaoCosta-db1en]

Maybe this is right for typical...for someone with a sci...not at all!!!!

[@dingalingdongly]

So I walked like this until I was 10 and my mom told me I was walking wrong and trained me to heel strike 🙈. She told me she did the same thing as a child until someone taught her to 'walk correctly'! 😂

[@armaanlalani2133]

Sameeee

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

I switched to minimalist shoes a while back, it makes it very easy to know when I'm stomping around.

[@drsmoothshot2613]

Lol life

[@myscreen2urs]

The focus is placed too much on what feet are doing. Heel striking is fine as long as your knees are not locking out each stride and your pelvis is in a neutral tilt.

[@Flora-vo9ds]

Same!

[@catholiccat8489]

Thank you so much I had knee replacement surgery a month ago … I had walked wrong for years because of two bad knees … I actually didn’t remember how to walk😭…my PT jet telling me to bend my knee so I would pick up my foot, bend my knee then put my foot down .. it didn’t feel normal .. as soon as I started walking the correct way it felt normal … I felt like I was walking normal for the first time in years

[@dreamsalamander]

I've taught myself to walk like this when barefoot at home. Less toe stubbing. But outside with shoes I shy away from this pattern cos it's a lot louder. However I switch to forefoot whenever it's slippery - I feel like every step is sucked into the floor, more stable. The ultimate test was when I was visiting this temple about 1200m up mountain, a tourist attraction, and got chased away by dogs just after I had taken off my slippers to go up the final stairs. I walked all the way down the slightly rough tar road barefoot and did not get blisters or scars and I think it's thanks to being used to forefoot landing

[@ragingukigumo6653]

Me: look mom, i just learned how to walk! Athlean-x: that's wrong and it's killing your gains!

[@lbdj9367]

Lmfaaoa

[@arbinsingh9319]

Lollllllll😊😊😊😊😊

[@aiztoh]

It's great to know that I've been walking the right way the whole time, I active train myself From doing tip toes, it does improve the overall physical look, it really shows, especially proper walking.

[@oambitiousone7100]

Used to do this demo in yoga class: walk in your trainers; notice how you extend your front leg/knee to get that clunky/thick sole forward. Then walk in your socks. Your steps will shorten without even trying.

[@andreagoble5353]

Ugh! That peanut cracking! No wonder I had a knee replacement. I made peanut butter! 😳

[@smarti1144]

I have a lifetime supply. 😔

[@freewayy100k5]

I’m not bout to play with you 😂😂😂

[@arabellapearl9925]

Lol

[@CommanderKorra]

*Kneenut butter

[@DivineLightPaladin]

@@freewayy100k5 what, sports? 😂 So they don't make more kneenut butter? Ouch though.

[@justmarkiis]

At this point I don’t even know if I’m blinking correctly

[@sagarrai4624]

Hahaha internet man

[@joe94c]

Also, from a parkour/free running perspective, I've always heard them say a good technique is a quiet technique. The best free runners I know are super quiet in landing and running. It's interesting how this is essentially coming from physio therapists. When I first started parkour I was super heavy and flat footed. Patella tendonitis/tendonopathy came with it. As I got better and focused on being quieter the problems went away. We kind of just figured it out

[@denabritton4626]

Could you please do another video on this that would show you actually walking. Seeing the skeleton is informative but I really do need to see the actual walk. Recently I changed my stride to taking longer steps and putting my heels down first. I thought that was the way I should walk. Now I am suffering with a lot of hip, knee, calf and foot pain. An actual walking demo would be so helpful. Thank you.

[@marke.1021]

I'd agree and if could show shoe/boot tread wear patterns so we know "what" is being done..wrong~

[@goobygoo2]

Please! Love you guys, but this is the fourth video I've seen in a week (from others as well) that is about feet or the lower part of the body and the camera is on the talking heads, or torsos, should I say?

[@GrownandHealthy]

I have a video of the demonstration on my page... titled "how to walk"

[@shadowminor]

I find it interesting that heel-toe vs tow heel has become such a big debate. so many saying one is correct vs the other.

[@reallifetv8608]

Bob and Brad are the coolest physical therapist 👍🏾😂

[@isymfs]

HA! Everyone called me a "toe walker". Turns out I just know how to walk better than them😄

[@janicecrose376]

I was thinking the same thing. Some pt's would tell me to put my heel down first. I'd wonder "why....makes no sense". Its much more comfortable on mid feet or even higher. That's what I like @ Brad and Bob. They're not only funny, but they have 'common sense', and are concerned with person's level of comfort.

[@briterry4961]

Not to rain on your parade but I'm not sure "toe walking" is especially right either lol it seems like the whole forefront of the foot to mid sole would distribute the weight better... but hey what do I know I'm not the most famous physical therapist on the internet! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@mimisheean6648]

I recently starting walking this way on my own to ease knee pain, so I’m happy to see B & B recommending this technique! It definitely takes some practice, but it really helps me at least.

[@SC-gp7kt]

I turned 53 this year. I just found out I've been walking incorrectly my entire life 😑 This 100% explains my terrible knees!!

[@sageabovethemoon21]

I love love these guys!! They have helped our whole family because I watch these videos and send them to everyone! The humor is delightful and they always sprinkle in wisdom. So educational!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help 😊 Glad to help your family grow. Brad

[@lindag9975]

Thanks! Glad to know I'm doing something correctly concerning walking. As a child, I was diagnosed with multiple orthopedic birth defects, that originally prevented me from walking, and later from walking with confidence. I have always been unable to put my heels down so I've always had to walk on my toes or front of the feet. At least I know now that I don't have to try to put my heels down first because I can't do it.

[@larrycox6614]

Pounding my heel into the ground was drilled into me while in the military... walked like that ever since, which is probably why I have such hip pain & tight hamstrings. Thx guys. Learning to walk correctly at 66....eeesh!

[@notaburneraccount]

Never stop learning :)

[@R4PTORZWIN]

You guys are great. Awesome tips and jokes lol. I do remember one time meeting a 70 year old guy that would walk with his hands behind his back. Now I understand that it does help with posture after watching this video and trying it out myself.

[@47colima]

Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for your support!!

[@terry_willis]

They're correct. Your creativity goes way up when you are walking. I have over 350 patents for inventions I created while walking. It's sounds weird but it actually works.

[@harisghole]

Absolutely loved the sense of humour and the knowledge. As a dentist, this channel is a gold mine for me. Subscribed!!

[@nikelsad]

Imagine a dentist telling his patients to walk correctly to get rid of head-/back-/kneeaches :D

[@smton]

“You know, you don’t have to floss as much if you just walk on your fore-foot…”

[@AmAnthing59]

I hope you two are happy with what you both do. Y'all are both informative and hilarious. Cheers!

[@Raycroissant]

took me 24 years to find this and learn how to walk thanks mom

[@13noman1]

I've been slowly implementing these various tips for the past year + and find they help a lot. The one point not clearly shown here (or much of anywhere) is HOW to shift from heel strike to forefoot or mid-foot walk; never sure I'm doing it right.

[@Otterbandana]

Thank you! I rewatched thinking I missed something!!! I’d like to see the correct way demonstrated for us

[@hopelesslydull7588]

Try walking around barefoot in dirt or grass for 10 minutes. You'll notice you shift to mid or forefoot naturally.

[@justanobservation9350]

I’m also having trouble with this. I feel like I really have to focus hard on hitting the ball of my foot. Feels like I’m bouncing instead of walking.

[@ownsalevideo]

Absolutely, certainly the funniest, nicest, physical therapists on the internet.

[@Blakehx]

Thanks for the good info as always! Y’all should do a whole video on how to pick the best pair of shoes! Supportive arch, natural arch, solid heel, no heel, etc! I have completely flat feet and comfortable shoes seem to be impossible! Thanks

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

TBH, if walking around barefoot isn't an issue, just go minimalist. Xero, and I think a few other companies, make shoes that should allow for a more natural movement to your feet.

[@martaaltheide5146]

Am the only flat footed of a family of 10. I skipped everywhere I went until middle school bc everyone laughed, and it was uncomfortable walking after that. Bare feet was most comfortable, until I found Redwing shoe store. They sold a lace up nursing shoe! And apparently I was the only nurse willing to pay their price, it was discontinued. Haven’t found a proper shoe since.

[@t0mat0juic3]

Bob and Brad are like the Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie of the oldies like me... love these guys! As always this video is a savior... time to unlearn how to walk lol

[@rahilarora3792]

Word!

[@annebiggins3876]

😅👍

[@michaelzemberii6186]

You know Bob and Doug McKenzie?

[@jolaczerlanis269]

Yes.... xxx

[@time4sanity]

LOL! LOVE IT! Bert 'n' Ernie for Seniors!

[@nancyhernandez2271]

It’d be so cool to see y’all with clients! Like the whole interaction and assessment would be cool.

[@therealSceneSculpture]

Bro thank you both so much i have been stuck in Travis Scotts basement for the last 2 years 7 months 11 days 8 hrs 6 mins and 54 seconds

[@4timesnow318]

You call the video "How to walk correctly" AND YOU NEVER DEMONSTRATE HOW TO WALK CORRECTLY! Even when you say in the video "you should walk like this" YOU DON'T SHOW YOUR FEET!

[@PursuingHeaven]

I know I watched it and was frustrated

[@IYamJayJay]

The way you walk isnt in your feet, its through your hip movement and engaging your buttocks.

[@pault477]

I noticed that.

[@FF-xz8ut]

They never get to the point

[@DtothePtotheG]

Precisely. Engagement of the buttocks is vital.

[@zebanon5]

I've thought about how I walk a lot. The "leaning" they're talking about isn't leaning your torso forward, but rocking towards the ball of your foot slightly. If you're having trouble telling the difference in how your foot fall is sending the impact through your leg, try putting in ready plugs, or even headphones with the sound off. You can hear the your heel hitting the ground really hard. Also, look into Taiji or Qigong's description of the Bubbling Well, which is a very important part of the foot.

[@mugiwara5375]

A year ago i didn't care how I walked until a friend from my college told me that i walk weirdly. whenever I go out the anxiety kicks in and I'm always uncomfortable walking and due to that more people are pointing this insecurity. Life was good when no one pointed out the defects in my life.

[@spinachtriangle]

Thanks, great tips, I learned this when I transitioned to barefoot shoes, when you wear those you dont have a choice but to land gracefully using the front part of our feet.

[@MARIOLOPEZ-uj6ns]

Great video! I've been working on this as I'm so sick of plantar fasciitis. Backwards walking helped me get used to the mechanics as it can be an awkward transition, additionally it has also helped me regain some ankle mobility....

[@mashellvin]

Great idea!!

[@Qieth]

I lean forward a lot when walking. The back stretch seems like a good way to reset my posture!

[@luswyr8254]

That explains, why when used my front foot to walk i'd get pain in my calves, leading me to think it was the incorrect way!

[@TT-pu7ms]

Amazing chemistry these two have. And I have learned so much. I could watch them all day. They should have their own tv show they’re hilarious AND brilliant!

[@MrRunner42]

T Tee definitely the chemistry between the two makes them popular. A sense of humour also helps!

[@Bethh3890]

Agree!

[@4timesnow318]

🤣 I was just about to comment the same thing: "so you should walk like this" & camera doesn't show his feet

[@wolfVerma]

This is life changing for me .thanks for this amazing info .

[@susyshepard320]

I wish you had shown the feet as your discussing how to land the feet instead of the view you were using.

[@romanshoop7561]

"walking around the town like that"... "yeah I'm on a list now" 😂😂😂😂 that went over everyone's head obviously

[@Junyar]

😂

[@honeycat535]

i thought that was hilarious too! looll

[@developerninja619]

That song in the beginning was like some TV ad parody from the Family Guy lol 😂

[@Will_528]

9:36 that's so true, I used to walk with my father, and he walks very fast, I never felt pain. But sometimes when I went for a walk alone (I walk very slowly) I felt small discomforts

[@th3r0d]

That's crazy. I spent from ages 9 to 34 walking heel-toe to allow for a soft and springing motion. Many people hated it, mostly because my steps were very very quiet on all but squeaky surfaces. Then GBS set in, so now I need this

[@CPTN_OOF]

Followed the guidelines in this video and saw a SIGNIFICANT improvement. Incorporated it into my morning run and actually doubled my run distance without feeling fatigued.

[@dsjimmy1]

I agree with the overall recommendation: Higher cadence, shorter strides and mid-foot strike. It has worked like a charm for me in trail and ultra running. However @2:50 "like a shock absorber..." is not the main or only effect and actually you don't want to absorb but recoil. By pre-tensing the tendons through lifting the toes, the elasticity of the non-contractile parts will help propel the next step.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

over my head lol

[@Stettafire]

recoil is a bounce back

[@GorgonDrageil]

Do you mind simplifying this explanation? I'm not sure I understood. Are you saying that the toe-strike is activating muscles in a way that helps to better propel walking, as the back foot recoils from momentum and springs forward?

[@threat645]

One thing I’ve learned from these experts is, listen to my body about what im doing wrong to it.

[@aplus1080]

Yep! Identify and then backwards engineer the problem!

[@BunnyshtoCherri]

My body is telling me I'm doing everything wrong

[@geovani9620]

I was walking correctly the whole life and people said I was wrong. When I changed to their type I had leg pain. Now in this video I know I was correct

[@JG-fz1zg]

I'm 19 and about 3 years ago and earlier, I would walk with more impact on my heels. I didn't feel much pain, but there were a few times where my feet were strained. Then, roughly around February to July (of 2020), I went through a crazy exercise routine and lost 27 lbs from it. And somewhere in the middle of all that, my body simply switched to walking front foot first for less impact, without any knowledge whatsoever. Now I'm working in retail, and I'm so much quicker when I walk. I don't know, is it possible to be self taught on something like this, which you know anything about?

[@therecruitmain1258]

I naturally walk forefoot first when barefooted but then default to heel first when wearing shoes. I think it was a habit born from me walking around while trying to be quiet and go about unnoticed.

[@houghwhite411]

Forefoot landing is natural when barefooted or wearing thin soles. It's natural cushioning for leg system You see it in cats Now I try to land forefoot even while on shoes

[@xerenityapexlegends3940]

Yes, your body might've noticed the benefits during trials and errors, and adapted. Similar to acquired taste.

[@CourtneyBrimm]

I’m confused and would love some more explanation from a PT. I worked for a pediatric DPT (I’m SLP). Upon seeing how many kids were being treated for toe walking, I started wondering about my own child. She saw my child just for a consult to give me general tips. No formal evaluation or tx. Daughter (10 up) was a toe walker, not 💯 of the time but a lot. My daughter had mostly stopped toe walking but was still coming down in a mid foot or slight front foot step. She first gave some exercises for core strength and then instructed us to focus on achieving “heel strike” when walking. She said to take bigger steps, strike with the heels, and swing the arms. I’m always reminding my daughter to go heel to toe, but now it sounds like mid foot is OK?!. Daughter has no other significant dx or conditions. Seriously came across this video after watching a different video about general benefits of walking (to get more buy-in from her to walk more often with me). I want to walk more and think she’d enjoy it more if I wasn’t critiquing her gate along the way.

[@morveuse6181]

i’m 16 and i had a spinal cord injury and i walk with a limp and have drop foot, and kids (even adults) always ask me why i walk funny and make me feel insecure so i’m watching this to try and walk normal so people don’t judge me😁😁😁😁

[@emo65170.]

While you're doing your chin tucks, it helps to have the song "Stayin' Alive" playing in your head to keep the correct timing and rhythm.

[@julie804]

😄

[@dolphingirl3698]

Great. Now I have that stuck in my head.

[@sun.2627]

you guys are awesome

[@cindymorris564]

I was taught decades ago to walk and run the heel-toe method. Thank you so much!!!!

[@halfbl00d55]

I always walked with my knees bent and heels barely tapping the floor because of i did martial arts at required you to bounce up and down (taekwondo). I never realized how stupid i looked until someone told me in the last few weeks in highschool At least i took care of my muscles i guess