Senior Elastic Band Class--PTSue.com for Seniors

[@tamsondarland8951]

Sue, thank you for these wonderful videos. I worked for years in outpatient, work hardening, inpatient and long term care therapy as a therapy tech. I'm 56 and a full-time homemaker now helping my disabled husband at home. He is 59 still mobile just has not as much strength due to cardiac hx. and fibromyalgia and other physical limitations. I love theraband exercising. It is easier on the body; but really helps the flexibility and strengthening aspects for the body. God Bless you. I've worked with excellent PT's and OT's and Speech Therapist in past that taught me so much. I hope that you can make more wonderful utube videos. I've subscribe to your channel and set my notifications. Love Tamson from Kentucky.

[@marilynholdaway5141]

Thanks for this , I just love how people take the time with the elderly , Shen I see this I can see there is a future for my mum , my sister , Myself and others which getting old is not a shame .

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you so much Marilyn for your kind comments. I have spent over 50 years helping seniors to move again. They are by far the toughest sector of people and most of them just want to stay well and/or get better. The secret is to make the daily commitment to do exercise and walking--keep moving and stay active in your mind. The concept f age has changed dramatically over the lat many years because of this increasing commitment to movement . Good luck and keep moving, at your personal level. Good luck. Sue

[@tamsondarland8951]

I love theraband exercises for myself too. I'm 56. I love knowing this is a great mobile exercise. Just pack a piece of theraband in your purse and can exercise anywhere at anytime. Can even do sitting down. Wow!!! and some people will say sometimes they just don't have time to exercise. Hmm.

[@rosarl13]

Very inspirational. I love seeing these young folks go at it. Hope I can work up to where they are. Would love a video with the rest periods so I can follow along.

[@thomasedwards8588]

This is amazing thing to do with the residents

[@suehunt3146]

Thank you. Elastic band exercises are very beneficial and can be done any where. Good luck to you. Sue

[@cashukid]

SUE, you need to put your Web Link, under your video, before the comment section. Love your Video, 80 years young myself and started to work with bands after Surgery.

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your recommendation and comment. Elastic band exercises are very beneficial, can be done in the comfort of your home without a huge investment of time. If you need any help with an EB program, please feel free to contact me through my website: PT Sue.com. Good luck to you and keep moving. PT Sue

[@simonemerdanovic5683]

Love it ❤learned a lot❤thx

[@apuuvah]

Due to depression I'm becoming icreasingly pathetic physically as well, as it seems. Due to total lack of physical exercise, obviously. Rubber bands are extremely versatile low impact physical therapy workout aids. As it is, it IS possible to do some physical therapy exercises for your abs, lower back and shoulders even lying and/or sitting on your bed. The goal being obviously to rehabilitate yourself enough to be able to do free weights and bodyeight exercises (again). Rubber bands are very valuable for people who are REALLY out of shape. Later you can use them to lessen resistance in hodyweight exercises (chin-ups) or even to increase resistance in free weight exercises. Very useful on any level of fitness.

[@ptsuedotcom]

So very true. And, especially , for those individuals who don't or can't get out much to be more active. Elastic band exercises offers a good alternative and definitely makes a difference in strength and endurance when done consistently. And, of course, it is certainly better than doing nothing. Thank you for your comment PT Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your question. If you are referring to the number of repetitions, this core group had built up to 10 repetitions. Originally when we first started the class, I spent quite a bit of time showing these seniors how to hold the EB, how to relax and breath, how to do the movement and we started with 2 to 5 reps and only some of the exercises that you see in the video. It took a while to get all of the seniors on the same page, doing the exercises correctly, and built up to 10 reps and the number of exercises that you see. Some of the seniors had to go at a slower pace, had to modify the exercises, and had trouble with the movement and coordination. The seniors in the video are the core of the group and quite accomplished at doing the exercises. The purpose of the video is to show how successful a program of this nature can be. That being said, I was just as proud of all seniors who participated regardless of their level of success. Elastic band is a great way to get seniors to think and move. Not pictured in this particular video are the warm up and cool down exercises that were done before and after the EB exercises. Thank you. Sue (PT Sue)

[@tamsondarland8951]

PT Sue 👍

[@ptsuedotcom]

Yes!! Thank you for your input. PT Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Hello Ms. Cave, Thank you for your comment. Not shown in this video is the multiple rest periods that we take with the group including hand exercises to avoid constricted circulation. Most of these seniors elected not to use the EB handles. Sue

[@ferozakhatoon9767]

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[@ptsuedotcom]

Yes, they do with warm up range of motion, deep breathing, and gentle movement. I did not show that on the video. The video was about the actual EB program with the seniors. Thank you so much for your input--much appreciated. Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Hello Mr. Harris, Thank you for the suggestion. If I make more videos in the future, I will certainly consider adding background music. Glad you liked the video--very neat group of "young" people, Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your comment. However, if yo0u watch the entire lesson, you will see the trunk/ lower extremity exercises with the elastic band. The seniors in this particular video were unable physically to stand to do the exercises. PT Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you Mr. Harris for your input. In this particular situation, I was not able to add music

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your input. PT Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you so much for your interest and positive comments about the senior elastic band exercise class. In starting the class, I spent some time getting everyone on the same page of understanding the elastic band, how to hold it, the exercise movements, and then to build up their endurance as well as strength and coordination. The ultimate goal is 10 reps per exercise but we started with 2 or 3 reps. We also concentrated on breathing technique warm up and cool down exercises. It is so much fun to see the clients grow and feel better and stronger. Please feel free to ask me any further questions. Please feel free to visit my website, ptsue.com, and you are welcome to email me directly at: [e-mail]. Thank you. Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Feel free to see all my videos on my website: PT Sue.com. Keep moving. PT Sue

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you, Ms. Darland, for your support and kind words. I love the use of elastic band and find it very useful, especially for a home program. I wish you the best of luck caring for your husband. If you have any questions about exercises, with or without elastic band, please feel free to contact me at [e-mail]. Good luck. Sue

[@hpeman321]

Excellent but can be made better by adding some senior appropriate music....50's and 60's music

[@BeerGogglesReviews]

2:55 to skip the sales patter.

[@MrRatherino]

nice class..

[@juliekoehler-mount1756]

Thank you--fun ad beneficial !!

[@terilaw1806]

wesite says its not available. :( Really wanted to see more!

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your interest. I have shut down my store. However, if you have any questions about specific exercises or areas of the body to be exercised, please feel free to contact me at : [e-mail] and I can email you the exercises. Thank you for your interest. PT Sue

[@erinzo9]

Why is the counting not done as 1-5? Any reason for this? thanks

[@vaishaliPC]

hi Su. do u think that the pressure of theraband on knee when the leg is extended and brought to the chest level can be harmful for seniors who must b already facing problems of weak bones?

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your inquiry. No, the elastic band would not cause any problems. You choose the level (amount of resistance) of the elastic band to give the senior some resistance without any compromise. In this video, all seniors were using Medium level. PT Sue

[@SeymourSunshine]

Absolutely not! Strength exercise not only strengthen muscles, but also strengthen bones. For greatest effect, the exercise should be "pulsing" rather than static. Any exercise that causes a slight compression of the bone and then releases it, causes the body to increase the number of osteoclasts which serve to build bone. These exercises also strengthen tendons and ligaments and encourage the growth of new fibres..

[@tamsondarland8951]

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[@jean4824]

I would like to purchase a flex band with handles because after a while the bands hurt my hands. I am only 4ft.10in. Tall. I don’t know what to buy. I am afraid the band will be too long. What should I buy?

[@ptsuedotcom]

Hello Jean, The elastic band can be cut if the length is too much for you. The band fits through each handle as much as you would like or need. Elastic band is a great way to exercise with resistance in your home and it comes in a variety of pressure gradients. I would suggest that you start with grade medium. with a good elastic band program, you can strengthen your arms , legs, and trunk. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: [e-mail] Good luck. The best secret is to keep moving (exercise and walking) consistently and persistently.

[@jean4824]

PT Sue thank you for your advice. Jean from Liberty, Tx

[@ptsuedotcom]

Good luck, Jean. Again, feel free to contact me with any questions about exercises with the elastic band. PT Sue

[@tamsondarland8951]

Jean, look online for medical equipment company. Look under modality exercise equipment. Will most likely be able to locate theraband. This is what this banding is called. Different colors are different strength of banding. From easier to stretch to harder to stretch. There is also other excellent utube videos using theraband to exercise. I was a rehab tech for many years. I'm 56 now. Wish you the best of luck on your search.

[@azmijaffar6469]

Hi Sue, what kind of bands do they use or which you recommend for seniors?

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your interest. Elastic band use is a great way to do resisted exercise in your home. I suggest you visit your local Medical Equipment Store to see what they have. Also, if it works for you, look at Amazon--search exercise resistance bands. There are several to choose from. One of the better choices is: Omeril Resistance Band Set, 3 resistance bands (light-medium-heavy) 6" wide (easy to hold onto and place around a foot) and 59" long (plenty of length to work into full extension of your leg) for $16.99. I hope this helps. If you have any questions about elastic band exercises, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. PT Sue

[@azmijaffar6469]

@@ptsuedotcom Thanks a million Sue. You've been very helpful! Big thanks again!

[@ptsuedotcom]

@@azmijaffar6469 Good Luck!!

[@forampanchal1775]

Mam how to do sit to stand activity and bridging and gait training with elastic band in geriatric population ?

[@juliekoehler-mount1756]

Hello Foram Panchal. Could you please clarify your question? Are you talking about exercises with elastic band? What exactly are you after with gait training? I will be glad to get back to you and thank you for your support. Have a good day. PT Sue

[@ZumbaVaness926]

is there music to this class on the norm. the counting seems excessive and jerking movements on the recoil look bad.

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your input. The seniors in this video live in an Assisted Care facility. We do not put the class to music in order to help all seniors present to stay concentrating and focus on the exercise. The counting is to accomplish the same goal as well as to let the seniors know when the end of the particular exercise is. The counting also sets the rhythm of the class so that there is a cardiovascular benefit to the exercises. This particular class had advanced significantly (compared to the initial classes when first starting) in strength, coordination, and endurance by the time that this video was shot.

[@MultiFiggypudding]

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[@tamsondarland8951]

@@ptsuedotcom 👍excellent info.

[@kryscavefitness6639]

Hi. Bands should not be wrapped around the hands. Could stop blood circulation.

[@buttercup8084]

I did not find this helpful as the camera is focused on the participants all of whom are doing something different! please show instructor

[@edcrowfeather6915]

where do you order the bans at? is there a site?

[@ptsuedotcom]

Please visit my website: ptsue.com and go to my Fitness Store. Thank you for your interest. Sue

[@patriciarogers7236]

PT Sue yum

[@tamsondarland8951]

Ed, can order through medical equipment store. Called theraband. Each color different strength of band.

[@sydneyzaremba8018]

Nice exercises, but I am hoping they warm up first:).

[@sugunabandhakavi5242]

Is elastic band same as resistance band ?

[@ptsuedotcom]

Yes, it is. feel free to contact e with any other questions. Sue

[@tamsondarland8951]

Suguna, if you were going to order through medical equipment company it's called theraband. Each color different strength of band.

[@nirmalakantliwala1867]

present more videos for seniors means elders

[@MAYDAY1905]

Far roo much chitchat. All we need to learn about are he exercises.

[@manjuarun8791]

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[@valerieknowles1285]

I'm investigating senior exercises and found an awesome website at Seniorcises (check it out on google) j

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you. My program was specifically designed for seniors in an assisted living environment who had some underlying health issues.

[@jasonkok7078]

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[@lori5455]

Activity director is not a Fitness Instructor and it shows big time........use some music and learn how to cue to make your classes more enjoyable. Add some personality as well.....two three four five

[@ptsuedotcom]

Thank you for your input. The Activities Director did run the program--in the video I was showing a brief view (not all aspects--a guideline) of what we had set up. The class was very successful and helpful for the participants and they really enjoyed it. Elastic band is so useful a form of resisted exercise and all Activity Directors should take advantage of it to help their residents. Keep them moving!!

[@tamsondarland8951]

@@ptsuedotcom I agree with your comment 100%. Its fun and easier type of exercise and before you know it you really have strengthen your muscles and helped a lot with flexibility. Music can add to exercise and can sometimes be harder to hear the person leading the group.

[@ptsuedotcom]

Again, thank you for your support. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Good luck. PT Sue

[@tamsondarland8951]

@@ptsuedotcom God Bless you. Thank you. How can I contact you? I live in kentucky. Peace Be With You. Love Tamson

[@ptsuedotcom]

Please feel free to contact me directly at my email address: [e-mail]