How to Climb Stairs Easily: Exercises for Ages 65+

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals some of the best strengthening exercises to help you climb stairs more easily!
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[@diannechapman5856]

You're very generous in making your instruction freely available. Your presentation is excellent: clear, at moderate speed.

[@maltisuri7207]

Thanks for encouraging those above 65 with this particular problem.

[@hilaryhoye8087]

I'm 75 and 4 weeks post partial knee replacement - I'm finding all your videos really helpful. I can't necessarily do all the exercises at the moment but have plenty of time at the moment to watch the videos as I recover. Your demos and explanations are brilliant. Thank you for posting.

[@ronevans4922]

Thank you very much for your videos I am becoming encouraged and not discouraged anymore

[@victorvegas3943]

Please see my comments; it is not brilliant, any entry level geriatric worker with a brain can explain this exercise to you.

[@najmakhanum8928]

I appreciate your respect for elders

[@wouldntyouliketoknow4388]

Thank you for sharing this information I will start using them God richly bless you for sharing because I am stuck upstairs I do go up and down but it’s difficult coming back upstairs thanks a lot God bless you

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Walking, bicycling, and leg exercises for seniors over age 65 is the key ! 💟

[@kati-ana]

I'm not close to 65 but noticed recently one knee feels like it wants to trip me while climbing stairs. I'm going to do these exercises in hopes it will strengthen that knee. Thank you Will.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry to hear this - I hope the exercises prove helpful for you!

[@BEAUTYnIQ]

​@@HT-Physiowhat does it mean if (climbing stairs) one knee literally "crunches".. l mean audibly so (l can hear it!) no pain, but.. (thisnoisecantbegood) pls do tell..

[@lilypakiam1490]

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[@slomo1716]

BRILLIANT! These are the two biggest issues I have, getting up from a chair and crawling up the stairs! I will try these exercises and pray for improvement! THANK YOU VERY MUCH WILL!! I'm a FAIL and cannot do these exercises. cannot lift my legs like that, cannot drop a hip and just too weak. Sadly, I will continue crawling up my stairs to get to the loo.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry you've been having difficulties lately - I hope my video can offer some relief!

[@aliceotto1]

Fantastic! Thank you. I have an ankle fusion which can make walking downstairs in particular a bit treacherous. Keeping my muscles strong is essential. This is wonderful - straightforward but inspiring!

[@HT-Physio]

I hope my video proves beneficial to help keep you safe on the stairs!

[@mallikasamson2262]

Your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you please continue your work

[@andrewkim8660]

Thank yo so much. Every episode is wonderful and amazing. May God bless you!

[@HT-Physio]

That is great to hear, I'm so pleased that my videos have been helpful!

[@hbridle8423]

Thank you, Will, for the explanations on each exercise. I am 76 yrs old with one ankle fused and the other ankle replaced therefore finding stairs a real challenge. I'm sure in time these exercises will help my mobility. With thanks from Canada.

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the very best with your mobility! :)

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Excellent information Will!! Love the explanation and visual demonstration you provide to make it easy to follow ❤

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my video can offer practical support, that's the most important thing!

[@zulayroa9765]

Me guió con tu ejecución, me encantaría tu explicación que das ,seria más Perfecto. Gracias. ❤

[@zulayroa9765]

En Español subtitulada. ❤

[@macsmiffy2197]

Have you considered doing a short video of an exercise routine we can do with you? I’d like to see a routine for people with osteoarthritis for example. In Australia, physiotherapists have started running exercise classes as part of patient treatment before joint replacement. We have so little input from the system in the NHS.🙏

[@anthonysant4787]

Thank you so much for being so patient with explaining the exercises

[@HT-Physio]

More than happy to help - I'm pleased my explanations are helpful!

[@indusinghal8391]

Hey Will. Thank you for your excellent and valuable support. I am 58 yrs old and find all the exercise you share to be very beneficial. God bless you.

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to be of help!

[@suelippiatt4978]

Thank you, I am 67 and these will help tremendously to strengthen the weakening muscles

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video can be helpful - wishing you all the best :)

[@ludovicaquadros1175]

Thank you for your concern to the seniors... Very helpful exercises...

[@thongsookviengkone7128]

Thank you that was informative! I will be doing this exercises every day for sure. ❤❤❤

[@llc8064]

Thank you Will, I am a new subscriber and really love your videos and helpful exercises and tips. I have bad knees, am starting your beginner exercises. You are better than any PT and Physio Drs. I’ve experienced. Will also look into your book. Thank you so much!!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for subscribing to my channel, I'm so pleased my videos have been helpful! Wishing you all the best :)

[@janelucywambuigachihi3687]

Very encouraged and just at right time, as I am getting used to go up and down the stairs Dr Will....! I love your explanation God bless you🇰🇪

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video came at the right time and that my explanations can offer support! Wishing you all the best :)

[@margaretlouis5172]

Again, Mr Harlow, you are no. 1 for even those above 65. The "sit to stand" got me movin. That exercise also calls for patience, and you know why ! - slowing down to sit is not easy. I like the exercise to strengthen the glute just before that - so dooable with minimum equipment.

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear I'm so pleased it has been helpful for you - and absolutely, it's so important to slow down and to take time to do things properly to prevent injury!

[@bridieconnellan4357]

Excellent instructions. Much appreciated. I will continue to try

[@yasminriyal5120]

I really appreciate your videos. You speak so clearly. Continue as you are. You are perfect

[@larrydavidson423]

Thank you so much! I am having trouble climbing stairs and when I sit I have been just flooping down and your advise helps me tremendously. I am 87 years old and in good health! Thanks again!

[@dotrossi6631]

Good onya dude!

[@HT-Physio]

That is great to hear I'm so pleased my videos have been helpful!

[@samarchakraborti8513]

EXCELLENT ADVICE SIR..... VERY EFFECTIVE SIR.....TKS

[@mouchatt4595]

I’m

[@johngraham5948]

As a 74 year old (not in good health) you have inspired me thank you

[@robertaherget1164]

Just found your site. I'm in Oregon State in the USA. I'm facing knee surgery and will try your exercises. They look safe for a senior, and you explain everything so clearly. Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so pleased you found my video clear - I'm wishing you all the best if you do move forward with surgery!

[@majidkhan5248]

Sure to be helpful if practised properly. Thank you for teaching the exercises. .

[@marthaackroyd5879]

Fabulous tips for us, golden oldies!! Good explanation and excellent demonstration. Thank you 🎉

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you enjoyed them! And I'm pleased my demonstrations were helpful :)

[@madhurikamisra3794]

Very well presented. I must start practicing. Thanks.

[@georgemohr7532]

Your videos are so helpful thank you for posting these suggested exercises. I’ve learned a great deal from you that has improved my functioning as an independent adult

[@HT-Physio]

That is fantastic to hear I'm so pleased my work has been so helpful for you, that's what truly matters!

[@caroleceres]

Thank you. This was so helpful for me! I’m now a subscriber.

[@lindaj71]

Excellent instruction. Thank you.

[@doris_s_atlantica]

Your Videos are Just great, i Love them. I Had been very well Put together until something quite dramatic happened in my Life Last fall. Now I'm going Back to my youthful self, also with the Help of your Videos. Have Had several accidents, also affecting my spine, but Always dessisted from getting any operations. I am 73 now. Thank you so much ❤

[@Jude_B]

Thank you Will, those exercises look more suitable for incorporating in to my day than the (single) one the hospital physio gave me.

[@HT-Physio]

Glad my video could offer some more information to help!

[@michaelbentley2119]

Thanks Will. I've been doing a simpler version of some of those so I'll now add the other moves that you suggest

[@CasparisHelena]

Excellent!!! All your explaining make me feel confident to try that exercise. Thank you !

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear - I think it's important to take the time to explain things fully so people feel informed when considering what is appropriate for them!

[@sheilavemu1521]

Great exercises. I really appreciate all the amazing advice you give. They really work.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear they work!

[@suzannemurphylarronde1614]

Thanks so much for these tips, very well explained and demonstrated.

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@firechick561]

So comprehensive, so complete! Thank you!!!🎉

[@HT-Physio]

More than happy to help!

[@joycemiller-bean1814]

You are really excellent at helping older people like myself improve important physical aspects and your guidance is really appreciated. If you don’t mind sharing, how did a young person like yourself become interested in working with seniors?

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - thank you for your comment - I started my career working in the NHS and saw how necessary preventative work is to help keep people healthy and safe. I began as a sciatica specialist, but over the years I have been able to develop my work to help support a huge array of issues which are typically faced by older individuals. I have found that lots of people feel unsupported and unsure where to begin when looking to protect themselves or looking to recover following injuries/surgery. Ageing is a natural process which we all face and I wanted to work in an area where I could offer a real benefit to my clients!

[@joycemiller-bean1814]

@@HT-Physio Thank you for your thoughtful reply. My parents taught me, and when I married and had children I taught them that if you help even one individual to lead a fuller and happier life, that is a truly worthwhile endeavor. You help so many address and correct problems that develop as we age ( and which many like myself were not expecting) that I sincerely hope you recognize that each of your videos is an extremely worthwhile endeavor that helps so many individuals regain our fullest happy life. Well done you👏🏾

[@renver10]

You are excellent!! Thank you for making these videos!! Much appreciated!!🙏

[@user-hm5du4ii7h]

I enjoy your information! I lectured Geriatrics at a Physiotherapy Department for many years and now, as an older person, I find that Im needing many tips and exercises. Well done- you are doing very well!!!

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so pleased my videos have been able to help!

[@gerit.1305]

I find your video very instructive and the exercises are easy enough to follow, not to mention, very well demonstrated. I have never felt the need to subscribe to a youtube channel until now. Looking forward to other tips on how to help our bodies as we age. Fyi, im only 59 but years of sitting in the office has not been good for my muscles. Thank you again. Im glad to found your video!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for subscribing, it's an honour to be the first! Absolutely - office working can be a blessing and a curse, much like anything else. I hope my video and my channel can offer some useful help!

[@crystalgaming8527]

This is awesome. Easy to understand as you show and explain the process. Thank you so much

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@mauralynch9835]

Thank you Will very informative on your stair exercise. Love the visual demonstration an explanation .

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased the demonstration was useful!

[@jilliewebbe8972]

Just found your excellent site. Clear, concise, helpful exercises - shall subscribe.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for subscribing! I'm so pleased you find my videos helpful :)

[@wndykayyah]

Hi Will. Thank you, appreciate your hard work. 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Being diabetic with 2 leg operations, these excercises are a major blessing to strengthen my legs for stair climbing. 💟

[@SaniyeOzaras]

Thank you very much for your video, you've explained it so very well and shown the exercises too. I will try doing these as i'm having difficulty using stairs:)

[@asharani9075]

Thankyou so much for your dedication and respect for elders. So passionately explained. Bless you son.Love from India 🇮🇳

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased I'm able to use my work to help others - sending best wishes to you in India!

[@shirleyparker5273]

I love these for stair exercise to increase my endurance after 3 years in lockdown

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely - they're needed now more than ever!

[@annroman4561]

Thank you so much Will. I will try this tomorrow.

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best :)

[@user-ce1ti9zv8o]

Thanks vèry much I live on a hill steps all the way I am grateful for the excercise stay strong

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear my video can offer some practical help!

[@jennyshabani1388]

Thank you Will. Thoroughly enjoying your vidéo tips.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you find them helpful!

[@abdulazizabdullah2421]

What about who has knee pain on the right knee? Which leg to be taken first??

[@aileeneto1399]

Thank you for this great video on stair climbing! 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@moreskeptical-ro9ph]

One summer long ago, I had some free time and was helping my son study for the LSAT. We used the university library, which has lots and lots of stairs. I needed to move for ten minutes every hour or I’d begin to fall asleep, so I used the stairs to go up and down, up and up and down and down, non-stop, for those ten minutes. I’m easily bored, so I soon added taking the stairs two at a time. OMG! While I had gotten better at stairs with the up-and-down, it was when I added the two-at-a-time that my progress ZOOMED upward! I got so much stronger so fast! This is a great series of exercises, and I’d recommend adding double step-ups when you get to where you need an increase in your progress. Mind blowing! I still do it.

[@pardumankahlon5946]

All exercises are exceptionally good thnx

[@a.h.kfoury6909]

Thank you so much. Super video, I am going to do these exercises and hope to strengthen my muscles. I needed this.👍👍❤❤

[@HT-Physio]

You're so welcome - wishing you all the best!

[@loganathanramasamy560]

Excellent Awareness and Practical Solutions to Seniors. Thank you Sir.

[@HT-Physio]

You are most welcome!

[@ShahedaMehthiwala]

Very well demonstrated and explained, THANK YOU

[@HT-Physio]

So happy to help!

[@quin923]

Thank you very much for your caring service 🙏🏻

[@ijayashree]

Thank you very much. This is really going to help me.

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear - wishing you all the best!

[@janinemaxwell4297]

I have subbed love your channel all videos are clear and easy to follow

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for subscribing, I'm so pleased you find my videos practical!

[@muhammedsalamatullah9662]

Excellent demonstration.. thank youuuuuuu so much much.

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@angiestojanovski1463]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed . New subscriber from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺 Thank you again

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm so pleased my video came at the right time :)

[@angiestojanovski1463]

@@HT-Physio yes perfect timing 👌

[@M.Sh.L]

I will try all of them. Thank you.

[@user-tk9tz3xs8x]

Thank you so much, I find these very useful exercises for me

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear!

[@pererjosephbest3144]

Thank you very interesting, I'm definitely going to give the exercises a go

[@HT-Physio]

I hope they prove beneficial!

[@averagejoesmiling456]

Any suggestions for strengthening the muscles needed to walk for an above-the-knee amputee? Really could use some help! I am 58 y.o. and a new subscriber to your channel.

[@clivebasson7831]

Great new exercises! Thank you!!

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@prasadnilugal4691]

Excellent information Sir , Thank you so much .

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@needleandthreads1007]

Wonderful direction. Must start this. I am just having trouble on the stairs. I am 79 and know I must take care for some of these movements. Thank you for such clear instructions.😊

[@HT-Physio]

I hope my video can offer some guidance to help you feel safe when ascending and descending the stairs!

[@fathimamoolla2363]

Grettings

[@suparnamukherjee40]

52 with ankle fracture . Cannot climb stairs right now. Your video was very informative and beautifully explained.

[@yvonnewaixel8847]

Thanks for your simple exercises.

[@HT-Physio]

I hope they can help!

[@frankbudzwait6276]

You want to climb stairs easily? The magic secret is to climb stairs frequently :-) I am 64, 110kg and still take 2 steps at once.

[@zeinuddinadamali1880]

I am 68 so I go backwards climbing upstairs

[@sujatadey4698]

Thank you! I'll try to do these. I have difficulty stair climbing.

[@HT-Physio]

I hope my video can offer some help!

[@AnnaDan-ju4op]

Just the good advice I needed after a bad experience climbing 3 flights of stairs just to avoid walking in the heavy rain. Thank you for all the helpful tips you give, Will..

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you found them useful!

[@yazminmojica4458]

You are the best! Thank you 💕

[@EfrenSegura-sb1in]

Thank you Will for a very informative and helpful tips

[@robertpalma7946]

Good ideas and I will try them. Going up stairs is a problem for me , thanks

[@GemunuJayasinghe]

Excellent demonstration . Sir , thank you so much . I am from Sri Lanka .

[@HT-Physio]

Sending best wishes to you in Sri Lanka!

[@TnOrchidguy]

Thank you, Mr. Will, thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@user-iw8fg8ue6w]

Thank you so much I had a knee replacement 7 months ago still having difficulty going up and down what's to do please!

[@annela2887]

Thanks Will, I appreciate this video I will definitely try some of these exercises

[@annela2887]

🙏🙏🙏

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best :)

[@annela2887]

@@HT-Physio 🙏

[@susandonnely4879]

Thank you so much, your work outs are 👍 God bless you 🙏

[@HT-Physio]

Glad you like them!

[@clairespace3371]

BONE on BONE! Exercises 3,4and 5 are exactly what I can't do! PLEASE give non load bearing exercises for quads. These exercises are good if they are done before problems arise, when you are younger. If I could get up and sit down from a chair as in exercise 5 I wouldn't be needing this! PLEASE try and imagine what it's like for us with minimal, almost or no cartilege. THANKS!

[@juliarisi8385]

Me too ,it’s awful and have to hold on to railing going up or down even one step!

[@momienmohamed7752]

Hi doc thunks sooooo much i needed this ..God bless u .

[@johnking1731]

Thanks Will,really good excersises for stair climbing

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@sandhyanambiar6497]

Just love your videos Will. They help me a lot! Greetings fr India

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you like them!

[@sugasvegetariankitchen5830]

Thanks all the way from India..Found the video very useful for myself.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased it was useful!

[@mamtashrivastava8024]

Thanks for much needed video

[@vivienneoneill5400]

I am a big big fan ,and at last I have his book,I am so happy with it.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for supporting my book, I'm so pleased you're happy with it :)

[@sueobenauer8855]

This video is going to help me a great deal bc I’m going on a short cruise in July and dread waiting for an elevator and hope to take the stairs some of the time. Altho I have balance issues, these exercises will be very helpful!! Thanks so much!! 😊

[@HT-Physio]

I hope my video can offer help to ensure you have the best time on your cruise - it sounds like a wonderful trip and I'm wishing you all the best :)

[@theresaaloo1209]

Love the Chanel, watching from Kenya

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased you enjoy it! Sending best wishes to you in Kenya

[@hannaghsutton]

Thank you so much Will You are wonderful Nuala

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me!

[@dianneoconnor6767]

Thank you Will I always use the nose over toes now…just brilliant and fun!

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear!

[@dellachow3124]

Thank you! Great info🙏

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@vhagues]

Thanks,Will. I will try these out next time I’ve got 5 mins to myself. 🤞🏻

[@chrisnadres494]

Watching from Brampton, Ontario, Canada ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sallykhan4266]

Thanks so much Sir.

[@sophiekara7104]

I will try these exercises Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best :)

[@jennifersargeant1943]

Thanks so much ,God bless you.Listening from Trinidad ,West Indies.I will work on strenghten my les.

[@jennifersargeant1943]

Legs

[@HT-Physio]

Greetings to you in Trinidad - I hope you find my exercises beneficial - wishing you all the best!