Standing Parkinson’s Strength and Balance Exercises for Gait

If you want to level up and continue improving your movements and balance, these daily standing Parkinson’s disease exercises are essential. Now that you’re getting stronger and your balance is improving, it’s time to transition to standing exercises. Whether you are a person with Parkinson's disease or a caregiver or a therapist, these exercises are perfect for recovery and awareness of the disease.
In this video, Nathan, from "Skills and Wellness" will guide you through a series of exercises to improve standing strength, balance and coordination while standing up.
First exercise is ankle rocking. Rock your ankles back-and-forth 10 times.
Second exercise is marching in place. Just match and making sure you bring your knees as high as possible 10 times.
3rd exercise is stepping forward and back. Scoot forward from your chair so that you have enough space to step back. Do one leg at a time. Step forward as far as you can and then step back as far as you can. Do this 10 times.
4th exercise is clapping up. Keep your arm straight reach back then bring both hands together clapping in front of your face or higher 10.
Fifth exercise is elbow bending. Try to touch your shoulder and then flick your entire arm forward 10 times.
Sixth exercise is clap and twist. Clap in front of you first Then reach back come back to the middle and clap and reach back with your other arm. Do this 10 times
Seventh exercise is reach down and up. First position is reach down and then reach up trying to stretch your back and keeping your arm straight including your fingers and hold it for 10 seconds 10 times.
8th exercise is reach Down and arms to the side. First position is reached down then come up and reach to the side holding for 10 seconds and repeating this 10 times.
Ninth exercise is side step and reach. You will want to clap first and then you simultaneously step to the side with the arm of the same side that you were stepping is going parallel and your other arm is reaching up. Do this 10 times with 10 second hold.
Tenth exercise is sit up and down. Push from your chair and pick up your buttocks and then sit back down 10 times.
Then lastly, walk with your walker or your cane. Try to do more rounds if your walking path is a little shorter.
Try to record yourself while doing this exercises so that you will see the difference with each coming day to continue to motivate you to keep going. Just remember to do large movements.
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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.
By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.
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[@nonoy446]

Nathan daghang salamat sa imong Parkinson's video. Very informative and helpful.

[@saahiraalhassani976]

Your videos are very helpful,I am75 years with pakendonism but I try to be active on daily bases please do you have exercises for neck muscles and upper back muscles .,I feel they are stiff,with my grate regards.

[@JanStewart590]

Nathan thank you for all the exercises and advise you share with us, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's March of 2023 at age. Your guidance has been so helpful!

[@bethfrommasmith6151]

I follow a lot of therapists and thought that I had seen all the exercises to do but your approach is so different. I am loving your channel. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful channel

[@murugappansp567]

SP. Murugappan your way of teaching excersise is very simple and useful lol. I thank for this channel and welcome.

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[@leaveittolefty]

great! thanks for inspiring me to mooove! it is hard and maybe i am not up to doing 10 or 20 but i can start! and increase!😄

[@kumarp.d.3136]

Nice.pills&tabs less good ex.interesting too.

[@ameliadasilva9622]

Bom dia agora vou escrever em português espero que vá comprender estou a viver em França, já sufro da doença Parkinson a 20 anos, agora que descobri os seus vídeos faço os mesmos exercícios, claro que não comprendo mas faço os mesmos gestos espero que me ajude pois faço todos os dias muito obrigado pelos seus vídeos de certeza vai - me ajudar 😊

[@SA.D63]

As usual very helpful vedio👌👌👍👍Thank you

[@asabiprince6883]

I am proud of you for creating these videos so that we can assist our loved ones at home. Excellent work. 👍

[@GermanAbondano]

Very happy to participate in your clssses. Thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Keep fighting. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

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[@richflowearehapyfamilythxg1639]

Hello Mr Thx for your work very help full

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@pamelafeldman668]

Nathan your exercises are a great positive inspirational approach for us with PD to do. You also have such a pleasing manner and easy 😊 to work with. Many thanks Chks

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you. That inspired me to do more

[@shameemhabib1974]

Wow this was a gud work out yoh....tired now😊😅 but gud thnks Nathan enjoyed it 👍

[@louisaa3911]

Excellent Nathan I watched you thank you please why the whole arm pulling back while I am walking when can I watch Nathan louisa said to you thanks God bless you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try using a plastig bag with a can. Swing it back and forth to practice the more natural movement. Do it while standing first

[@annnguyen1877]

I have back aches,can’t bendy,can I bend a little bit? Thanks

[@ndinafaustin6357]

Thanks you I am sure I will walk again be blessed Dr

[@hemapatel6730]

Very useful exercise 👍🙏

[@marialourdespantoja9325]

Great video. Thank you👌👌👌

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@adorneculala2191]

It really helps thanks.

[@tarcilanatividad5126]

Salamat po sa inyong ginawang tulong sa aming mga may karamdaman, NAPAKALAKING ginhawa po itong exercise na ginawa po nyo sa tulad ko pong maysakit na Parkinson, araw araw. ko po itong ginagawa para po maging maayos po Ang aking paglakad, maraming salamat po sir, godbless po sa inyong lahat..

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Naku naman. Nakakataba ng puso po. Salamat din sa encouragement

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks Nathan!

[@manjushreemoharanamoharana2403]

SIR IAM NOTPRAKISON IAM NEURO PROBLEM 6 KJNKNÈE PAIÑ SO WHAT CAN IDO PLEASE REPLY ME

[@MarlanWarren]

I really love all your exercises on your videos but why are they so fast when you do them?

[@ramalekshmyl8201]

VC ok

[@jhumabanerjee722]

This standing excersize is very helpful for me

[@suehuachen]

the video are very effective.thank you very much.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome

[@carmelrajkumar4822]

I have reumatoid arthritis fingers are little out of shape and foot is cupping very hard to walk any exercise for this pl help

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

tHANKS!

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks!

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks!

[@bonticl4349]

Thank you , very useful

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks!

[@fatemabegumtandra3031]

thank u

[@sbvela1]

Sir please add the exercises for dystonia for me two fingers in my right leg are affectad sir please add some exercises

[@stellasridevi3738]

Helpful to senior citizens🎉

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Im glad to be of help 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@vinomoopanar3108]

🙏thankyou ,

[@Kurt-v6v]

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[@DeanEvenson-y4v]

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[@carmelrajkumar4822]

My son 48 yrs old has stroke in right hand and leg and not able to speak after brain hemorrhage operation any advice pl

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Start therapy immediately. Find a local Clinic ot home health

[@nildamacalma6614]

Thank you so much Nathan for all your help.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@franciscoarciaga5299]

Na stroke po ako last feb 20 2022 nkakalakad naman ako kaso naninogas na po mga binti ko ang hirap gumalaw ..sn po mapayuhan nyo po ako kung ano gagawin ko salamat po

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Hello po, may mga exercises po ako sa stroke but not for the legs yet. Basta practice lng po everyday. The practice will make your movements less stiff

[@damasiasilva9650]

Hi Nathan 😅 just discovered your fantastic vídeos! Thank you ❤

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome

[@rachappahosmani5797]

The 😊excerise are are goo😊d😂

[@estherjohnson7479]

Thanks God bless you

[@wyip2135]

I watch all your flight parkinson's exercise it very helpful and improve my movement x as you always said never give up x thanks very much

[@jospehinekanny6062]

Dear Nathan I like your exercises. Tq.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you too for the encouragement

[@maryjose8487]

Thank you doctor ❤

[@ayrakhan2671]

Please tell how to control head movements

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Search for “head tremors skills and wellness”

[@pamelafeldman668]

Great stuff Nathan 😅😅

[@karenwren2196]

Great standing exercises

[@cattycassals]

He's great. The best

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

I just done my work out,thanks!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yay. What other concerns do yu have that i may be able to make videos of

[@estellaruiz]

Love the exercises!!

[@effathosseini795]

Thanks

[@abdulhaikhan4030]

Good Show THANKS FOR SHARING

[@marktaylor3047]

Great video great little work out Thank you!!!!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. Glad to help. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@effathosseini795]

Thanks ❤

[@adepurnama9986]

Helpful💪😇

[@bharatbhushan7300]

V good

[@jaivirendersingh3112]

Very nice

[@cattycassals]

I think your the best

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Thank you. Just here to help

[@Netmarblejp]

Thank

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Welcome

[@seiboimate897]

👍👏👏

[@amarjitkaur9718]

Good exercises 👍

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad you like them!

[@jennyab335]

❤😊

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

🙏🏼

[@srinivasbhatt5702]

Easier to see, tough to do

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Start with the sitting exercises first and when you notice your trunk and balance is improving, do the standing with a walker

[@wmhwhh8455]

Hi, Nathan! I've been a subscriber for close to two years now and wanted to thank you for your outstanding videos. I have early onset Parkinsons and using your videos daily have helped me tremendously. I live in a rural area and access to occupational therapy is a 35 minute trip one way. Your work eliminates that barrier. You make me smile and keep me motivated. Love your new look, but I think you looked nice before. God bless and I am proud to call you MY occupational therapist.

[@bonnieweinacht2405]

So very grateful for you and your exercises!!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are so welcome!

[@luisabuenavista9730]

Thank u always to follow your video to excercise sir I'm so happy this video of yours sir

[@rolandobrazal1445]

thank you Nathan,big help for a PD patient like me..God bless us all

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ameliadasilva9622]

Merci beaucoup excellent je La maladie Parkinson depuis 22 ans , je comprend pas le Anglais ma pas grave je fais les mêmes gestes est super et ça marche je suis contente merci pour vôtre travail