5 Best Stretches for Walkers (Ages 50+)

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 5 of the best daily stretches that walkers can do to walk with less pain!
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[@YorkshireinManila]

Goo video 67 year old fellow.. I generally walk 20,000 steps a day but have been known to get up to 60,000 on occasions when in the hills. Exercises for distance walkers is probably exactly what I need

[@carensexton601]

Fantastic video. Clear, concise and helpful!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@dammitdan106]

Thank you. Knee pain I have. Walk I must. Stop I cannot.

[@eventhat8103]

I just came to your channel Will, and I am very impressed. As a man turning 60 in 2024, I am focusing on the importance of keeping healthy as I age. I have lost over 50lbs this year with a goal of 40 more in the months ahead. I try to walk between 3.5 - 5 miles (weather permitting) daily, and have tried to manage a healthy diet (protein intake continues to be a challenge). I am pleased a few of the stretches you recommend I was already doing, so I must be on the right track. Health concerns for the over 50 population are growing here in the USA, (and I imagine also in the the UK), resulting in a strain on the healthcare system. The focus here is "aging in place", with the goal of keeping people out of nursing homes and in there own homes safely. The information you and others are providing will help in that effort. You now have another subscriber from the USA. Keep up with the useful information.

[@reneanonuevo7760]

Thank you Mr, Will Harlow for teaching us the Best stretches for walkers, very clear and well demonstrated.. I am 76 yrs old...really need this..& helpful to me..

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help!

[@lyndagabriel6539]

Thank you so much for these! Staying mobile/engaged is everything (to me)! I am 60, and having to take a break from dancing because of developing knee pain. I'm trying to work stretches and exercises of the supportive muscles into my days and get back out there. This will literally be the first time in my life that I get serious about stretching... for a start, I'm having to learn to continue breathing while stretching... I do wonder... at 7min (quads) you mention using something to lift the ankle... that's better for me at my current tightness. It means I don't have to raise the knee as high but can bring it back further, and I wonder which is better... higher (hand holding) but not able to bring the knee back as far, or lower (using a band) and I can comfortably bring it back further.... I'm gonna guess that the one I can make myself do regularly is the best 😀

[@sj6919]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@ralphhennen5769]

Great videos. I’ve been employing you stretches successfully for months - thanks for the help. Now I need your advise/stretch list for Alpine skiing over 60. Might need that sooner instead of later because the snow is already flying here here in the US NE. Thanks.

[@j.b.abraham4175]

Will, great video! I truly needed a walking/stretching exercise video. I've never heard of a soleus stretch or a soleus for that matter. I will definitely be including those into my stretching routines. Thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

You're more than welcome! Have a great day :)

[@j.b.abraham4175]

@@HT-Physio you also.

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Great video with very helpful tips! All those exercises were fantastic and I will be using them daily. Exactly what I needed to know! Awesome video Will! Thank you for sharing it with us! 🙌❤👍

[@brendacollins345]

YES!!! I walk minimum 4 miles/day and needed these quick stretches!! I did them, definitely felt better!!! And shared with my best friend!🙂🙂🙂

[@mamrinlaphat23]

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[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help - thank you for your lovely comment!

[@paramjitmalhi6543]

Thank you so much ❤for the beautiful message ❤

[@HT-Physio]

:)

[@susanb1394]

I have been doing these stretches regularly for years. I have a couple hip flexor stretches that I do but I love your version! Thanks for the video!

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome - keep up the great work!

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Awesome video Very helpful Thank you Will I always look forward for your videos

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@carolthompson2438]

Have got the book, really good! Love these videos.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your support!

[@noziphomngoma469]

You helped me!!!!

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear!

[@khattarmangala752]

Thank you very much for the stretch exercises. Very useful.

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear!

[@mecon5829]

❤❤ I really need this for my old feet. Thank you very much ❤❤

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@kerriengel3253]

Great video, very clear and precise Thanks

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@Veverett2653]

Great videos! Thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@midnightodellewest1999]

Thank You!

[@HT-Physio]

:)

[@marilynsmith5391]

Thanks

[@HT-Physio]

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[@crimsonpirate1710]

Very helpful, thanks

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@davelinkson1]

Great! Thanks.. is it best to warm up a little before doing these stretches with some dynamic excercises?

[@lordwillyap7811]

It really good stretch exercise thank you

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome

[@candacenagle505]

I have been doing all of these except the AT stretch....great video. Do you have a way of stretching the hip flexors for folks that can't knee and weight bear on their knees?

[@HeavenlyLights]

The first 4 are great. ThankYou. The last position is a challenge to get into is there an alternative?

[@ingridbashor9975]

❤ those exercises 👍. I can’t do all of them. Maybe in the future.

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@ingridbashor9975]

@@HT-Physio I will, Will👍!

[@a2dmusteek]

Hi Dr now i know why my legs are painful everytime after walking. Many thanks for sharing this. I shall try for few weeks and post my results l. Hopefully the pain is gone. Only quad stretch i know and it was not helping with pain as soon as stert med paced walking from slow walking the front part of leg starts paining the frist exercise you showed you hqve explained why and how to get relief. Thqnks so much dr. Was just abt to go for a long walk. Will complete these steeches and go.🙏🙏🙏

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best!

[@kingskid935]

Great exercises! Do you have any to relieve sore and tight Gluteus Medias? Mine are stiff and painful after prolonged sitting.

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I have a few different videos on my channel that can be very helpful for people who suffer after prolonged sitting - the following video may be of help kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCteWmEoq6eo80

[@mohammedyunus3172]

Great Video. Thanks. My ankles hurt with walking. Can you suggest some exercise

[@HT-Physio]

Thanks for your comment - I will add it to my list of future video ideas!

[@matauboy]

I'm always a bit surprised by the hip flexor stretch and how my lower back seems to loosen up. Another great video.

[@randallnelson6695]

I'm enjoying all the videos about stretching and things. But the hip Flexor ... a life saver. Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help! @@randallnelson6695

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

I wouold love to learn some exercises to strenghten the lower back. 🙂

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I have the following video about strengthening the lower back kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnW3enlolNx0bdU

[@cliffaugust6704]

Your videos are always great! Do you have any idea why my legs stiffen up when I'm on my feet? It feels like I have super tight pants on and can't bend. I am very flexable and eat extremely well, stay away from inflammatory foods, take tumeric, boron, olive oil etc. Any suggestions? Thanks Cliff

[@cliffaugust6704]

Thanks for your suggestions. My shoes are great and I walk barefoot a lot. My legs will even stiffen up just standing@@davidpowell3469

[@cyberhard]

How many sets would be done?

[@mohanregalla2053]

Please tell some balancing while standing exercises

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I have the following video on improving balance that you might find useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYnOgHtvq758qpI

[@dinosemr8141]

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[@george6977]

👍

[@HT-Physio]

:)