Improve your balance when walking with *THIS* one trick

Finally feel steady on your feet when walking again! 🚶🏼‍♀️
If you feel unstable when walking or lack confidence in your abilities- you need this one simple trick to help you. There is one mistake that I see many people making who aren't aware they are even doing it. The problem is, simply standing on one leg isn't enough to improve balance when walking. The solution? To add an additional challenge to your balance exercises such as adding arm movements, closing your eyes and/or completing exercises on an uneven surface.
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Balance is incredibly important when walking and if you feel you have no balance while walking, it can be extremely limiting to your daily life. Now, it's time to take the tools from this video and start improving your balance today. Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she shows you examples of exercises you can improve your balance with.
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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

[@abundantlyclear]

My balance has been off, for a few years. 5 mini strokes. Out of the blue, this vid came up. New sub, here. Thank you!

[@dianalynn8781]

Because of a tragic all on frozen concrete in 2003, I started using a walker, then 2 canes. But I have completely lost my equilibrium or blance.I feel stupid being days away from 76 and having had such an active walking & moving life. I hope to use your program and any others because I feel like a little child, first learning to walk alone without mommy's hand. Thank you! I have an active mind and a body that has danced, climbed on things, lifted and walked at the same time, and used to swim every day.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Welcome to aging! Seriously I find I do have to keep safety in mind and a top priority. Be blessed!

[@dianalynn8781]

​@@chrisdevalcourt648...I'd like to walk again, LOTS...without concentrating on every step

[@louisetaylor6952]

Hi Diana, why not get training from a physical therapist so you can master getting up from the ground and then you will know that if you do fall, you will be able to get back up...I know you can do this! Let us know how you are doing...I send love to you and God bless you always

[@suelucrezi8930]

I feel your emotional pain and hope that you, along with everyone else reading this, can find better balance.

[@parisbreakfast]

The pool is a great place to walk forward & back. You will be supported.

[@dr.albertscales7565]

Your video on balance exercises at home is excellent. Our clinic performs data metrics on balance especially for seniors, and your absolutely right to add more arm movements in the corner to allow the brain to get more comfortable with changes in positions, therefore improving your response time if you feel unstable. Thank you for these amazing tips for your viewers.

[@Denise_Yoga]

I teach seniors chair yoga! I will try this in my class. Thank you. ☺️

[@user-qo9jx7tn7l]

Yesss...this is the kind of excercises that we need after 50 , simple don't need fancy equipment,but straight for the balancing result...just add with my eyes closed....Whoooph... ha ha ha...after 3 days...practiced, my level of balancing...feel getting better and better... Thank you Alyssa... for the wonderful lessons you have to us.... really working well...beyond my expectation...😊🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad to hear! Keep up the great work.

[@davidhildreth6753]

😊😊

[@avasaralanarayanarao8695]

With your valuable guidance I am stepping without railing support.Your video s are giving me a new life 🧬. Enjoying the walking.Improved walking style.thank you very much 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome! So glad to hear.

[@tracymulholland3789]

Great legs! Thanks, I will definitely try the balance exercises.

[@kakumanuravibhagyaraj7877]

Thanks I and my. Wife are in mid 65 and 55respectively we follow your stretching tips and found them very useful specially the hip stifness and walking tips.

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you like the channel! Noted on the hip stiffness and walking tips.

[@lars277]

Great legs! Thanks for all of the balance advice.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like the video!

[@clavo3352]

Took the words ... ! I was biting my tongue.

[@suzannenewton6565]

Thanks for some additional balance exercises to add to regime. Closing eyes is a biggy for me I discovered just how much I relied on vision for stability. Also had me realize why I get a fear of falling when looking out and down from a height, even steps with gaps between used to disorientate me if I looked at the space not step.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you can add them to your fitness plan.

[@teresacrowley4076]

Thank you Alyssa ☺️.I'm very grateful. Well explained video. Balance is so important to living an independent life ☘️💚

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@lylerasmussen5235]

Thanks for this video Alyssa. It is outstanding. I'm excited to have discovered it, and I look forward to checking out more of your channel.

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@elviamorales3451]

U are amazing in teaching such material! I will apply.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-cr9vv6yq9m]

I fell and broke rib the dr gave me an MRI AND Discovered my brain is shrinking. I was active but now im not allowed to drive. I love to walk but im afraid. I kno ww what you mean by confidence. Praying helps. My. Sons and daughter in law encourage me. Im76

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

My brain has shrunk so much it's almost gone! Keep at it but take precautions. I agree prayer does help! God bless!

[@jkm661]

❤

[@patdoyle3686]

Keeping my balance is now easier to do thanks to you your simple easy tips Alyssa helpful information many thanks Patrick Ireland ☘☘☘☘☘

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad to hear! Keep it up.

[@toriwolf5978]

Thanks for the great information ❤ I have that foam balance thing will start using it in corner …

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@yvonnescott3028]

Thanks Alyssa I really love your easy indepth style of explaining these movements. You make it very easy to grasp the concept I really need better balance.

[@arthritisadventure]

So happy to help!

[@stephanietoiletpaperbride4484]

So glad I have found your channel! Not only are you addressing my biggest fear (above heart disease, cancer, diabetes)…I fall a lot. But we love adventure. Just got back from hiking a glacier in Iceland. I like adventure. I am scheduled to get a fall risk assessment soon. This is a mission for me. I will be a devoted follower of your programs. Thank you. (68yo female)

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome and glad you like the channel!

[@jacinthalow6567]

How can I improve my balance during walking ? Am 73 age using belt when sitting longtime, paining in waist too.

[@jacinthalow6567]

Also holding stick while going out of Bldg., as it's new areas & cannot see properly. 🙏

[@false-flagburner4184]

I bet those balance techniques work well on a rebounder. I have one with a rail on it so I am going to try these on my rebounder.

[@peacenow4456]

Love Dr. Alyssa!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Awe Thanks!

[@The-Contractor]

I'm in my late 60s, lifetime fitness enthusiast. Great information I can use today as something to do on my Kettle Bell training off days. Liked and Subscribed. Thanks for what you do.

[@arthritisadventure]

So awesome! Thank you for watching and glad you like it!

[@elmerelumbaring7981]

Thank you allysa for sharing this video. Now i know what to do.

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome 😊

[@roberthobson5005]

Thank you for so many great ways to improve my balance.

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@bratgirlrules8094]

Well, maybe with these techniques, I can fine my walking confidence again. Im 59 and i struggle to walk w/o falling. I broke my fibula and 2 ribs this year. Ugh! TY❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You’ve got this!

[@mariannedaly3810]

Really like the balance pad. Great alternative to the bosu

[@arthritisadventure]

Good! I got mine off of Amazon.

[@billszymanski4844]

I’ve had balance issues ever since I broke my femur 32 years ago. You have at least two ideas here that I’ve never seen before. Like using the corner and moving. Great info!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like the info! The corner is a great trick.

[@julsbendandi9374]

Thank you for this!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertcammack902]

Hi Alyssa, great video - easy to follow. I'm 87 this year and tend to wobble a bit when waking.. I try to keep my eyes on the horizon but have to keep looking down due to the awful sidewalks here (Argentina) which doesn't help. Can you give us an idea as to the length of time for each exercise? Thanks

[@videosrus8631]

The suggested length of time can be found on the video at 3:07

[@clavo3352]

Very well explained and illustrated !! A+

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jamesbecker578]

Excellent video. I will add these exercises to my daily routine of walking my unneutered male Golden Retriever through the field and woods.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video.

[@user-ij1ts9fe2o]

These look really beneficial. Will try them. TY ma'am.

[@arthritisadventure]

Hope you enjoy

[@purplechris9480]

Thanks, I've been afraid of falling. Really like walks, thank you!!

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome! Hope this helps!

[@rogercookcouk]

Hi Alyssa, very good short video re balance. I am 46, and have lived with #MS since maybe 1997, and as such one's balance has been better! I'll take away from you some tips here, thank you. Roger, Northumberland UK

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@vickiroman189]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@williamlouden6164]

Thank you this looks like very helpful information to me

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@Carolmaizy]

I appreciate these tips.

[@arthritisadventure]

No problem!

[@KAMMD]

I’m in need of this training … thanks !

[@arthritisadventure]

Best of luck!

[@peterwhyte-zl1kv]

Thank you. for the advice. Any tips on the following please? I tend to fall over backwards if I look overhead .

[@mytwopennorth7216]

As well as standing on one leg and moving your arms as if walking, one can swing the elevated foot back and forth as if walking at the same time as moving the arms.

[@ItratAbbas-rj2gl]

Very well explained, excellent 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it

[@ItratAbbas-rj2gl]

May you live long,stay blessed.

[@Hhenriette]

great video. very informed explanations. beautiful

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@paulpierron1815]

Very Good video full of correct information and truly useful suggestions.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@cathyjodiaz]

🎉 Thank you very much for this!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@billoberg3272]

At 74 with multiple PT therapies this is new --- thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome!

[@gadogfan]

This is the simple beginning I have been looking for. Now, I actually feel like there is hope for better balance. Thank you!

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re so welcome!

[@wjenkins140]

been doing a few of your excerises and found for legs /hips really helpful. do you have excerises for upper body ?

[@arthritisadventure]

I have exercises in my membership, Adventurers for Life. You can take a look here. www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start

[@Evolvingdaily65]

Thank you!!

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the video.

[@harneksinghsidhubrar5204]

fantastic and great, God bless you

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@AlanRankin-gi3mq]

Very helpful video Alyssa. I have a question: how helpful [or hurtful] would attempting these balance exercises in your bare feet? Thanks

[@cherlgolja5402]

You have beautiful muscle tone and definition! You’re a wonderful example of body building and exercising ! Love you KZbin channel! I’m 72 an have exercised my whole life , and picked a few new concepts on exercising from you much appreciated sweetie keep up the good work ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you like the channel! Thanks so much for the support.

[@olowasegun6829]

Great advice

[@donpasulka]

Great video. Thanks!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@nilanisiriwardena5019]

❤Alyssa thank you. Look forward to your videos. Its the best for me. From Nilani.

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad!

[@jyotibhardwaj586]

Alyssa, I must say you're God sent...all your exercises are super cool.I have listhesis l5s1 & constantly motivate myself to follow you. Every exercise helps.Thanks a million!

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@vickilindberg6336]

Thanks for some good ideas.

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! There's more on the channel you can find!

[@harmyjim2]

I'm using Bosu Ball for multiple exercises now, but I'll incorporate what you taught us here as well.

[@arthritisadventure]

Great! Make sure to catch the other videos as well.

[@misswoltzen]

Hi, You have a lot of videos on improving your balance. What should I start with. My balance is bad, always has been.

[@scampbell1012]

Thanks!

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the support!!

[@brookstorm9789]

You are a treasure. I'm getting great help and motivation! Thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you like the channel!

[@andrewlong5444]

Very useful, thank you 🙂

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Good stuff. A lot of information in one video.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beseez]

THANK YOU. I have immediately fallen atleast 4 times. An unstable step on a dip in my yard. And today a step stone unearthed after decades. I am rolling and landing ok. But, soon it will not be. I am afraid I will wotk in this. Thanks

[@johnrichey6279]

Thanks 👍🙏

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!!!

[@Surf427]

What activities do you do to get legs like yours! You give Sunday Night Football’s intro something to consider. You give the best and simplest balance tips!

[@ivananderson141]

Your amazing thank you .

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@windy1arbour]

I broke my femur 2 years ago and still not good I fall a lot I will try your video and hope it is better thank you for sharing

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video.

[@melissafullersims4344]

Hi Alyssa. Thank you! What is the name of the sneaker that you said was good for Arthritis? I was just diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip. I now I find that knee is starting to hurt. Or I should say is stiff. Thanks for all of your videos. I’m trying to get an organized plan on where to start. You are appreciated.

[@arthritisadventure]

Kuru Shoes are a great shoe. Here is a link to their website. kurufootwear.sjv.io/qnBZ35 Also, if you're looking for a place to start and more structured progressions! Make sure to check out my membership, Adventurers for Life! You can check out more information here. www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start Hope to see you in the membership!

[@martivarney]

So good!

[@arthritisadventure]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kevelliott]

I knew my balance was suspect, but one night I had to leave a concert hall early to catch a train. The lights were low and I had to descend some very wide steps with no support. I was actually scared, and sure enough I went down. No injury, I picked myself up and fortunately managed the rest of the steps on my feet, albeit wobbly. I need this!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you found it. Glad you didn't get injured on your fall. Work on the balance with the video! Best of luck.

[@kevelliott]

@@arthritisadventure Thank you so much!

[@bbbartolo]

thanks. my therapy got interrupted by covid but I need to get back to exercises - walking itself isn't enough. for me the earth IS a foam pad. or a trampoline. loss of balance was dramatic after chemotherapy.

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome. You got this.

[@fireside007]

Ty!! . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 👍😉🤛

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you!

[@howardchud9097]

I’ve done all of these and they do work. Most people neglect doing them at home and only do them at PT.

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad to hear!

[@jacinthalow6567]

What's the medicine for tingling of palm & sometimes foot too ?

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Thank you. I have titanium implants in my big toes. My toes are also shorter now because of the surgery and the 2nd toe is much longer. Also, both big toes float about 1/3" off the floor when standing and most of walking. This effects my balance greatly. As I age (I'm 71) and I worry about falling because of my bad balance. Any advise?

[@Pieguts123]

Thank-you.

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@oneworldawakening]

Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@cfam7436]

Thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@peggysue4846]

Great ideas on how to incorporate movement to help with balance. Do you have recommendation on what type and size of balance pad ?

[@arthritisadventure]

I have the large: amzn.to/3uz7FgZ but the XL could work too

[@darcy2965]

I'm 73 I walk 2-4 dogs at a time. 2 weeks ago one walked in front of me, I just continued momentum. I crashed on my right hand little finger, corner of eyeglasses and right hip. Fractured Little finger still very painful. I thought of you on the dazzed walk back home

[@arthritisadventure]

I’m so sorry to hear about your injury! Hope it heals up soon

[@gerdataylor6362]

My balance is very poor,I can only walk with a walker…I am 89.

[@valerieterblanche4636]

I hunch over to the left side when I'm in a lot of pain. Sadly I am a heart patient . I find these.excercises very good. I have an enlarged heart :n blocked right arterie

[@mayanaicker4866]

​@@valerieterblanche4636 Listen to Sapien Medicine for all health related problems; frequency, sound therapy. Try drinking a bit of cayenne pepper daily for arteries and pain. Mix in turmeric and a dash of black pepper. Hope u feel better soon. Namaste 🙏

[@Victorsbzh]

Dog walking is a challenge in itself for anyone. The only difference being that in advanced age a fall may have grave consequences. Did fall myself not for once, had a fractured finger phalanx. A couple of days ago bruised my elbow. But nothing worse.

[@RP-xv4wt]

Where can you buy that pad

[@ArashAbravesh]

Awesome 👌 ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jtstrong7790]

Nice try, but I can neither do a Romberg 3 nor 4, period, due to two strokes. Around the house I tend to have balance issues walking with small steps; outside, with larger steps, to so much balance challenge.

[@russquick7899]

Sure neded this Alyssa. Beb good-Russ

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you found it!

[@kat4animals004]

Your shoes look supportive and flat and sturdy. What kind are they? Thanks

[@bonnies9861]

Thanks Alyssa! I had to laugh ~ I've been doing the one leg stand while waiting for the washer to stop, thinking I was doing something great for my balance! Time for me to up my game - I'm 75 y.o. and definitely know the importance of good balance!! I really like your style ~ you are very easy to listen to. May thanks and have a great day!

[@user-cr9vv6yq9m]

The therapist did something to balance me

[@Packhorse-bh8qn]

Standing on a thick exercise pad (sometimes called a yoga pad) is a great exercise. It improves balance and strengthens the feet and ankle muscles. Do it barefoot AND with shoes.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like it!

[@user-sg4vy5rv2b]

I am 75, I got drop foot, I walk with walking poles down my driveway.

[@nancygould9478]

Why is that, why does balance change the moment you close your eyes? Does that hold true for blind people? Do blind people have balance issues?

[@Jim-cl5ed]

Great for neuropathy or immobilized legs. She has the legs of a professional sprinter, guessing she never passes on "leg days".

[@barkerrd100]

I have neuropathy in my feet. My proprioception is extremely poor. In addition, my feet are cold and buzz all the time. It is difficult to do balance exercises.

[@sebastiancervantesll]

Which one is the one trick? Is it necessary to stand in corner? Thank you.

[@arthritisadventure]

Adding movement to balance exercises

[@mariegarside8830]

After knee surgery I went to physical therapy. The therapist blew her top when I would stand on one foot with my eyes closed.

[@arthritisadventure]

Nice!

[@mariegarside8830]

​@@arthritisadventure The therapist was so angry and said I would never heal

[@sunitapatnaik6252]

My right knee doesn't bend by itself. It takes lot of pain and effort to bend. How to do these exercises. Please help.

[@arthritisadventure]

5 Exercises to Improve Your Knee Flexion with a Physical Therapist kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojdfnuImrqgrck

[@davesanders9203]

Most of thr "younger" people can't do most of these exercises! I do the 1 foot in front of the other and many variations at my Tai Chi class twice a week - Which I really enjoy, WHAT IS THE 1 *MAIN* TRICK? PS: I think walking 5 mailes a day works for me. On DIRT. Up and down trails.

[@arthritisadventure]

It’s important to add movement to balance exercises vs static standing.

[@joycepeters118]

Didn't hear how long to do these exercises.

[@golfinspired2058]

Great ideas, but add a leg going back to bring us into another plane. This comes closer to simulating a fall

[@ut561]

good video but it should have started at 2:15

[@mikesullivan5482]

You should have a vidoe oneffecrive weight lifting...you are in excellent shape.

[@user-sz3yk1nd3s]

Καλημέρα σας παρακολουθώ αλλά δεν ξέρω αγγλικά μόνο ελληνικά να δείχνετε ασκήσεις ευχαριστώ

[@angelaknell3510]

Standing on one leg strengthens your leg muscles