Exercises to Improve Balance Confidence While Turning

Feeling unstable with turns can be a huge predictor of falls and at the very least, making walking uncomfortable. In this video, you will learn how to turn with confidence and decrease the frequency of feeling the need to hold on to something every time you turn.
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[@jamesrhodes7019]

Thanks for this....i am walking but my balance is like a new born! Thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing James! This should help :)

[@secretuser5686]

I’m searching for this great video, I’m so grateful for helping me out to treat my patient. Thanks

[@hilariosalmos2900]

Thank you for the video. Am working on my balance right now and overcoming the stiffness on my leg and arm. Still strengthening my my knees. Loved this exercise.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing Hilario! Keep going!

[@marilynjackson5752]

I love working on everything that you recommend. Thank you!

[@dancers1113]

Another great video Dr. Tobias!! Cuz this was right on time!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yay Michelle! I love it when I can offer something new to some of you OGs :) Let us know how it goes and if it helps you with your balance confidence!

[@rizvanaisya5229]

Hi Dr Tara, perfect video at the right time, I'm actually working on this at the moment trying to reconnect with my body after Sci. Thank you so much. 😁😁

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Rizvana! Glad it was helpful!

[@Sbannmarie]

After science…?

[@ddub6135]

Thank you very much. I'm getting better, thanks to you.

[@greg9255]

Yes. Thank you so very much Dr I do this exact thing. Plus I'm teaching myself to walk without hiking my leg to the side. I never focused on Quality Movement I just wanted to get back walking as quick as possible. Now I walk with my leg swinging out. I'm 21 months post stroke. Your videos really help me. Thank you again.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Gregory! And for sharing your progress! This is awesome! Keep going!

[@arjunshahu2245]

Thank you so much Dr Tara Tobias, I just tried all these three exercises while watching the video. I'm able to train my brain in 3rd attempt. Thanks again.

[@rehabhqofficial]

That’s awesome Arjun!

[@teresacollinsporterfield5488]

Awesome Dr. Tobias! I found this video very helpful. Especially retaining balance while I move my head. This is good for my mom whom is getting older. She has no balance problems but these exercises will ensure her to keep her balance in check for the rest of her life. Thank you and have a great week.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you in the comments Teresa! Yes! This is absolutely essential for older adults. Make sure you share this with your mom :) Have a great week!

[@revdocrandy]

As always, thanks for the video. I’ve added these to my list to try this week. My balance has always been decent (though crossing midline isn’t easy); I know some of these will be a real test. Thanks! 😎

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Randy! Yes, these are challenge for everyone. :)

[@nasirmehmood1471]

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[@veroau1]

Thanks Dr Tara another great video that I know will help me in my recovery journey xx

[@darrenwatson6667]

Thanks

[@nasirmehmood1471]

Dr.your video for very helpful please one video for transverse myelitis patients 🙏

[@jamesrhodes7019]

Another great video! Thanks for the videos👍🏾

[@fredkotthaus1518]

Totally awesome content, as always, very helpful

[@mobilidade4269]

Excelente

[@lorylou2281]

Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate you and all of your help. The exercises you have recommended, have helped me a lot.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yay Lori! I am so glad to read this.

[@kopbop7959]

Question what a good exercise for my balance when falling backwards. Like for example, like if you push me in the front I'll fall back thanks

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

Sit to Stand, Heal to Toe, Core Exercises

[@JK-vd9bh]

Where did you buy your shirt and pants? Your videos are helpful with how to progression the exercises. TY

[@thefamilychannel615]

Thank you mam 💟 really helpful

[@rehabhqofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@farhadfatah81]

Cool dear Dr

[@shreya9277]

Thanks doctor..I have mild CP and I am working on my balance and sudden turns are indeed an issue for me

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for sharing Shreya! I hope this helps!

[@Delayna1111Alkamyzd]

Tara, I can't find your show notes. I'm in great need of a good night splint. Please help!!

[@rosepainting1]

My injury is from being struck by a car After several surgeries on my ankle how can I limit my limping

[@physioweng]

Love your channel, my patients benefit a lot from balance exercises. What is your opinion on Berg's Balance Scale as a measurement for balance?

[@rehabhqofficial]

The only use for this test is to predict fall risk. Beyond that it doesn't really "assess" balance. That said, I often use some of the finding from that test when designing a plan of care for someone who has a balance impairment. I hope that makes sense.

[@physioweng]

@@rehabhqofficial Absolutely! Thanks for your input. I love how the components in BBS can give us a good idea of where the patient is lacking in terms of balance. What would you suggest for accessing balance then?

[@elizabethrash7370]

Super video. Though, I’m really tired of you picking on my deficits and adding more exercises to my list 😉kidding of course. I tried the pivot turns with sliders and paper plates 👍 Question: on the tandem walk, how close do the feet have to be? Heel touching toe or just close and in a straight line? Thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Liz! Good thing is I know you are good at prioritizing 😊 technically speaking, to get a perfect score on the standardized test I mentioned, toe touching heel in a straight line. If someone can’t do that, I usually recommend a slightly wider base (heel close to the big toe) but still keep step size small. I hope that helps!

[@michelevonherbulis6618]

Thank you for all of your informational videos. I have a question and maybe you have some exercises. Can move quickly through cones, ladders, etc laterally. Also backwards. Can not skip, jog or sprint forward before pitching forward. Chiari, IIH and right sided tbi -(parital) history. Been working in the swimming pool to maybe connect the brain and leg movement. Any thoughts ? Other neuro-physical therapists have no answers.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for the question! Sounds like a rhythm issue. Meaning difficulty coordinating hip, knee, and ankle muscles together with the appropriate timing. I have done a couple of videos on this. One to look for are "push off", "return to running", and one I did recently on "relearning how to hop, skip and jump :) . All that said, given this might be an issue with rhythm, I personally do not think practicing in the pool is helpful as the bouncy of the water will not allow you to practice appropriate timing under the influence of gravity. I hope that helps!

[@patmertz1561]

I did not see a link for the sliders- can you buy them at amazon?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Opps, here you go: amzn.to/3f0dbRR Sorry about that

[@hamadagamea]

hello doctor will you advise me about I had a cerebral stroke since about 6 years old after practicing aphysicaLtherapy now i feel that one of my leg ( the infected one ) IS SHORTER A LIITTLE MAY YOU ADVISE ME

[@pearlgirl]

Maybe it is. I think a chiropractor adjusts this.

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[@kopbop7959]

I sent you a message ma'am I was wondering did you see it