1 Important Exercise to Improve Walking Balance and Distance

[@PositiveEnergy733]

To everyone reading this, I sincerely pray for that whatever is causing you pain or stress will pass. May your negative thoughts, excessive worries and doubts disappear, replaced by clarity and understanding. May your life be filled with peace, tranquility and love

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

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[@crenkat]

Strategy I’m 74 and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several months ago. My balance is the main issue so I have started using a cane when I leave my apartment. But I also become tired very quickly so I hope these exercises will help me walk more smoothly, not lose my balance, and regain my strength. (I was active in my youth and even danced and taught ballet.) 🙏🏻

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[@johnlawrence2757]

Quite unusually late for such a diagnosis. Are you sure?

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[@crenkat]

John Lawrence, That’s what I thought too, but the neurologist said that older adults are the second population more often diagnosed with MS. Sadly, even little children can have this condition. One of my younger sisters was diagnosed with MS in her fifties, so my relatives are at higher risk.

[@arlynoledan8106]

Hi... STRATEGY... Thank u for this. Am hemiplegic, can walk now but doing it hardly. Am hoping this will help me to walk 100% in Jesus Name, Amen. GOD bless u🙏😘

[@joniamakene1630]

Hi STRATEGY!.I AM TRYING❤

[@taphrosanyamweya5405]

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[@prachyasky7765]

Strategy. Thank you, your videos are so inspiring and helpful. I have spinal stenosis and now have peripheral neuropathy in both feet which is making walking unstable. Now I understand how this will benefit my walking (you explain it clearly), I will be doing it every morning with my stretches. Lots of love to you.

[@virgiegonzales7047]

Thank you for helping me I have spinal problem went to see neurologist and said I need surgery to fix it if I don't if I fall or get in car accident I can be paralyzed I have done my last physical therapy and doing exercise at home the foot exercise with straps I didn't do I'm walking around but I have to be careful but I like the extra tips you can give to help me improve on my pt thank you very much

[@Outdoors49Man]

I'm 74 years old and am trying to get into better health after pandemic isolation and inactivity. Now I'm walking up and down hills in my neighborhood. I notice that these muscles in my shins are stronger on my right leg. I think it might because of driving my car. The left leg just sits there, while the right foot and leg are constantly moving on the accelerator and the brake. The walking is helping my legs to even back out after 3 weeks of intentionally doing 9 miles a week . Strategy.

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[@sarahbeard1641]

😢😢 nm. God is good all the time he will always be with us doing the good and bad times. But we are so quick to leave him doing the good times.. May the almighty continue to bless you will be praying that your left leg get on key with the right. ❤ God bless.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Wow. That it very inspiring

[@lourdestexon2237]

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[@fayejohnson737]

I notice my right leg seems shorter than my left one.Iwas in an accident several years ago but use to walk alot afterwards. I stop walking and I started gaining weight. Depression started getting the best of me so I started using the Chinese methods with has helped me alot.AMEN

[@DianaleeKerestman]

Strategy😁👍🏻 Great to see you have so many followers/subscribers❣️ I’m 72 and became a certified massage therapist in 2005, but life took a drastic turn shortly after I graduated. and I was unable to complete Ohio’s board exams or pursue a massage therapy practice. However, I learned so much during my schooling that sparked a greater interest as to how our bodies and mind work hard to keep us healthy and strong. I appreciate how you break things down through explanation and visualization in such a way as to bring a basic and clear awareness that we need to do our part in applying what you teach so we participate in the overall benefits! THANK YOU for that and also your positive energy and pleasantness

[@homamellersh8446]

Stragedy-thank you very much, I have watched many exercises for foot drop but I find this the most effective as I feel it in the shin muscle, it is also very convenient as a lot can be achieved while sitting down and working at computer or doing other jobs that can be done sitting down . THANK YOU .

[@okcarter2404]

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[@maureengannaway8635]

It's Nov 5, 2023 5:32am. Strategy - Im so thankful i came across your video. My right foot drags due to a surgery at 5 on my ankle. Im 58 now The right foot drags. I've fallen in the street 3 times Thank you for this video.❤

[@evacroft7006]

I also had two falls due to this issue.

[@claudithcapao1683]

A very interesting exercise! I have made it and made my legs strong. I am still on my 1 week routine. Thank you so much and God bless you more and always 🙏.

[@annacaggi6241]

STRATEGY...GONNA TRY THIS. THANKYOU

[@lindaangeles9809]

Thanks,great help

[@CarlositoDeligero]

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[@carmenmislang9396]

Thanks will try it

[@helensy8005]

Thank you

[@streetmach1]

Pain dr injection in spine into spinal cord 2018 causing callous. Both feet useless. Went to over 10 drs...nothing =(code of silence) 3 hospital systems... 2 states... now 2023-4 pain meds + lyrica. STRATEGY. Found you = not PT, but OT. Started 12/28 following your lead. Some feeling and ctrl in both feet ankles to start ...burning and suffering still at night. Willing and determined to do whatever is necessary to move forward to health. Was a runner for most of my life till injection. I appreciate your fresh insight to this debilitating issue... Much Thanks, Ron.

[@cindyengland7002]

I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It sounds like what you are describing. I have had to learn to walk twice. Long, PAINFUL story but I am still here. Still learning how to fight the pain. Was diagnosed in 2001😔Don’t give up hope.

[@deedakers7373]

Strategy, since having a foot injury six months ago my walking has deteriorated, affecting my back and legs. Your exercises have immediately alleviated the tightness in my legs and improved circulation. Shall continue doing them for sure. Thank you so much.

[@joannadaniel6211]

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[@vidyalata6343]

Thank you so much❤😊

[@sujatasathe7462]

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[@seyadjeffrey2267]

Very informative. Started to do as you advised. Thank you ❤😊

[@chundrusantaram4784]

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[@bonnieboyle2030]

I walk daily but get very tired. This will help. I have no doubt. I’m 73 and don’t like to be lazy. Thank you 🙏

[@datta9880]

My problem is same. Losing balance while walking and getting exhausted quickly. Underwent surgery for broken right knee cap long back. Whenever I experience pain I become nervous. Will the excercise mentioned in the video will be helpful

[@Ishidee1]

Excellent Video! You have a wonderful and friendly manner and I appreciated the time that you took to explain and demonstrate the exercises. I have subscribed and look forward to more of your instruction.

[@ruthbaker4562]

Thank you so much ❤ for these wonderful, helpful exercises!

[@ninakaiser2930]

Strategy - Thank you for the video! I just recently upped my exercises with a one pound weight. These exercises are perfect for me after a spinal cord injury! Definitely adding to my daily exercises.

[@hildahoward8013]

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[@antoninagarasoneill8462]

Thank you so much..will try it ..

[@mariafefuentes2580]

Thanks Nathan I can share that to my old people here I. Toronto as I graduated my PTA 11 yrs. ago but I worked now as PSW

[@bhartipatel3132]

Thank you for this video, I have difficulty walking, and you shade some light on different muscle to strengthen my foot.it make sense to me. Will try.🙏🙏

[@SuccessforLifester]

Hmm seems like all the physiotherapist videos are teaching the same thing for the shin

[@maggsstirman2714]

STRATEGY. xx Since having a serious leg injury in 2020 I am not able to walk hardly, but will be certainly using these exercises. I really want to walk outside again with my walker instead of a wheelchair. Thank you so much. xxx

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

How’s your walking now? I hope you are better

[@MarieBout-v6o]

Thank I have never seen this before

[@cmbooks2000]

Hello. Your channel greeted me this morning. I make sure to include foot and ankle exercises with my PT each time and it's a great STRATEGY to strengthen walking and balance. Over the past two years I started tripping and falling a lot. It's very scary. My OA affects my spine and I am doing what I can to avoid surgery. These exercises are like gold and working the shins and ankles have make me much stronger. Thank you

[@wannabee4737]

Strategy to strengthen my foot, to keep from getting tired, and dragging itat the end of day. Thank you for your videos, they seem to come on timp.❤ 👍

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[@sav3nad]

Yes thank you god

[@PositiveEnergy733]

To everyone reading this, I sincerely pray for that whatever is causing you pain or stress will pass. May your negative thoughts, excessive worries and doubts disappear, replaced by clarity and understanding. May your life be filled with peace, tranquility and love

[@fathimamoolla2363]

Good morning ,came across your chanel by chance ,great easy exercisers ,want to improve walking wil definitely get started up THANK YOU VERY MUCH B BLESSED AMEEN

[@sharonloiterton4310]

These exercises are so important for people with MS. I find it very diddicukt to walk - my left foot is a real problem. I'm going to do these toe lifts as I now realise that that is the problem. Thank you.

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[@sharonloiterton4310]

I'm like you, my left leg is my problem. I've been to so many physios, and I recently realises that some of them really don't understand, and they give us exercises for our problems that don't work. I believe the toe lifts are the best exercises that will help our mobility. Good luck everyone.

[@lilymahinay818]

Thanks for the bed exercises feels good getting up in the morning.

[@tunaboy26]

Thank you Nathan @skillsandwellness for your using your skills to help others! Merry Christmas 🎄🎉 may God bless you! ☺️

[@lorraineapril]

Every video u put out i look it up and do the exercise thank you watching from Suriname

[@rangarangarajan7255]

Strategy- thank you for video. This is excellent advice and the exactly what is needed for my wife who is going through all the issues you mentioned after a nasty fall and a resultant brain injury.

[@debbim4172]

Strategy! 😊 My husband had C3/C4 surgery for compressed spinal cord. He was literally paralyzed and now is walking without any assistance. We both will be doing these exercises to help Thank You!! ❤

[@gregls7121]

WOW just had Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion surgery on my C-3 C-4 on my neck due to back to back accidents in Jan/Feb '22 being rear ended both times. My surgery just passed August 23 of this year. Good luck and God Bless you and your husband. I have other illnesses but thank God/Goodness I'm still moving although in daily pain last couple years. God bless 🙏 you and your husband and keep it Moving!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@nancywebb6549]

Fell and broke the top of my femur,surgery put a rod in it. I drag that foot and have almost fallen several times and am afraid of falling again. Watching this video made me realize what is wrong. I am now trying to strengthen these muscles in the front of my leg. Thank you!

[@wendybothma3548]

Thank you. I had covid in 2020 and lost strength in my leg muscles. I aim to add these exercises to my daily routine😊

[@CarolynMcCarthy-d1e]

Thankyou

[@joykennedyhughes6269]

So enjoyable to watch you. What exercises do you recommend for someone with post polio syndrome? The left leg is stronger than the right leg. The right hip glutes have no strength at all, thereby the need to use crutches. Thank you and God Bless! 🙏

[@ShanthiKannan1957]

Even i feel the same 65yrs age

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Thank you! I noticed 1 comment said they had lost strength in the left leg. I did not have covid but noticed a def weakness/tiredness and balance loss in my left leg and discomfort immenating from a point up near my back close to my spine. I saw a doctor and he said it wasn't my balance!? But couldn't answer what the problem actually was!? Any answers from you?

[@atthehousepublishing-glora5375]

This was very difficult for me, so I only did about 10% but slowly because my feet, ankles, legs, hips and back are so tight. I'm going to keep trying at least 3x's/week though. Maybe in a month I'll start the standing part.

[@romieice9106]

I strongly appreciate it because after my last stroke which affected my cerebellum my balance has gotten worse and I dragging (walking extremely )slower

[@fosterkhan8697]

Thanks. Sir. ❤. For. Very. Very. Valuable. Information. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. May. God. Bless. You. 💐💐💐💐💐. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@luciannamwale2481]

My affected leg the foot and toes still stiff hopefully I get to do this exercise 🙏

[@renyreis-bonapart1836]

Thank you very much. These exercises helped me a.lot after a spine churgery .

[@tezdee2]

Strategy. Thank you. I pray I can walk again.

[@belkyshaddad9849]

START ,,,WITH SLOW WALKING , THAN FAST , WALKING !!!! WHEN U CAN !!!!! WORKS FOR ME 😎👍🙏🌴❤.....

[@elannnedimatteo5986]

Thank you so much for targeting an important & neglected theme in balanced walking!!

[@kaushikpatel9178]

I am in USA

[@AdebowaleAdebisi-fy7yy]

Thank you so much for your help today

[@johnboggan4390]

Good video and thank you much. 😅

[@hemapriya36]

Thank you so much I would like to know how to perfect my walking should we walk more or exercise more! I'm a stroke warrior

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It has to be balanced. After doing the intentional exercises, walking should be done after 2 minutes of exercises

[@lornagarcia3708]

Strategy❤ your exercises will help a lot of people especially the senior people like me who really need stretching their muscles and feet, this is very helpful, thank you again for having this kind of exercise!!!

[@colleenyoung6993]

Great to see someone emphasizing the importance of dorsiflexion.

[@rudyperez1772]

Agree, in MS - drop foot Is not fun. These exercises can retrain the brain or cause the brain to eventually find new signal pathways. Trying squat exercises and wearing ankle weights might help greatly between MS attacks.

[@desireeboggs5827]

Strategy... please keep the videos coming, they are helping me a lot!!

[@Jo-AnnOzaki]

Strategy I love your videos

[@ms.ruthtoal3179]

Strategy!!! ..... I'm so glad i found you. I'm 62 and need more stretching.

[@swaminainternationalprivat4459]

I am grateful to you as I am suffering from pain at my back pelvic area. I tried your techniques and started feeling better. Back support at the wall and trying to lift my feet is right solution for my issue. Though it is not lifting well now but the practice will cure me.

[@rachels594]

This is so helpful. I’ve been recovering from a serious lower leg and ankle injury. Starting to walk in the past month or so but lots of pain. Today my shin was hurting while walking and the pain exhausted me. I will work on these . How many stretches with the belt should one so ? I was doing 3. I could ask my PT

[@monabradley8087]

Strategy is great! Glad to find your channel. I plan to do these with my Mom. Also planning to search your other videos for more great tips like this. Thank you for creating the content. 🙏

[@theodoredsa2841]

Thank you very much Nathan. Your videos are very helpful. Please show some more exercises to get unstuck and freezing. Thank you. God bless you!!

[@CHICKDEBORAHBRANNON]

STRATEGY

[@garymurdoch8084]

Thank you! Working thru a stroke from 16 years ago. This really helps. Blessings

[@miltonabhishek5373]

Peripheral neuropathy exercises, and posterior, reversible, encephalopathy syndrome. Left side weakness exercises.

[@susanjrobinson1945]

Thank you! You helped me. What exercises or stretches can i do? I I had a foot surgery that didn't go well, so now the top of my foot by My toe # 3 & 4 hurt. Do you have any exercises for that area? Thank you.

[@irenewhalen1055]

Very good❤ I'll do very much soon and I want to review this important youtube helping me to walk well. I was in bad accident by a hitter's electric scooter to break my hip two months ago. My hip replacent needs exercising a lot. Sooo thank you very much for this youtube worthy.❤

[@MargieCamila]

San po mkikita yong clenick nio po stroke patient po patient po Ako Ako at d 1year na po d dkonmkalakad

[@JondaHeater]

Strategy - If you could show lower back stretches to prepare to go walking. I can walk for about 15 minutes and then the musles lock up and I am in pain for the remainder of my walk. I have two herniated discs.

[@cathyhughes9931]

Strategy. I've had sciatica from lifting my husband and taking care of him who was bed fast for over a year it put me in a wheelchair my ins would not approve an MRI for 3 yes by then I had more damage with spinal injury and 5 bulging disc pinched nerves a back operation still have severe nerve damage with no help with physical therapy I had to work myself out of the wheelchair to a walker to a cane I don't use them anymore but still have a lot of balance problem's and still I can't get any stronger even trying walking and exercising is there something more I can do

[@peggymicsky8607]

I have psoriatic arthritis and my hip hurts making it very difficult to walk without pain. I'm a Senior and I need exercise because I'm not very active. These I think I could do but my pain is in my hips. I'm also lazy just because its easier to do nothing and one feeds off the other.

[@nicktrifilis4832]

Κινησιολογία,must be emphasized ,how to run ,

[@JanetChang-rt9rt]

Thanks for your help and may you be blessed!!!!

[@tedmuzoroza2267]

You can not do this exercise if you have foot drop or drop foot as a result of polyneuropathy or POEMS SYNDROME except the first stage of belt assisted dorsiflection.

[@PatchyJay]

Take caution. If you esperience cramps ,tiredness ,shortness of breath( difficult to say 1001 ) and dizzyness quit and consult your doctor for further advise

[@winnieklin]

Strategy I’m 6 years post stroke, didn’t take exercises serious enough so my affected leg is weak, I can’t stand on my leg barefoot. Need an AFO to walk and no use of my left hand. Is it too late to start to recover, I started at 5 years post so it’s been one year of hard work but I don’t see much improvements.

[@armi4276]

My hips hurts when I walk even short distance. I have sciatic pain on my right leg , used to be on the left. I’m 72

[@teodorasanjuan289]

Thank you for sharing this STRATEGY exercise, I hope it will help my tingling and pain sensation in my feet , God bless

[@miltonabhishek5373]

Please about gluteu muscles weakness exercise, And, numbness, tingling in the left, hand and foot,. What exercise help for that,.

[@parweenkhan3485]

I have got a Foot Drop on my right foot. I have a problem walking. Please suggest some exercises , I will be great full.

[@waveneyifill8913]

Strategy:😊❤🙏👍🇧🇧 I am enjoying this video so much as I am also doing the exercises. Thank you and have a nice day.

[@cassandrajoseph325]

How to manage pain after doing these exercises? I see that when I resume my ADL's, in the beginning, I feel the pain from unused body parts!!😅

[@myviewpoint2750]

I really appreciate you showing this to us. The changes to our body is slow and we don’t notice it. So when we finally notice we don’t know how to correct or change it. Thanks again 😊

[@SurinderKaur-ny3rc]

Strategy. I had polio when I was 2 yrs old. I am having weakness in my right leg. Am so unstable when I walk. Will do these exercises to increase the strength. Tq.

[@mariakarla90]

Wow you are good honest and know what you talking about,I just do it right now and let me tell you,I couldn't open wide my left toes only my right ,just done your one I can see my toes separated and starting to open ,thank you i will continue and send you feedback 😇

[@maxsmart8954]

I gave up walking and running for cycling. Much better option for my old feet and knees.

[@margaretyan9502]

Thank you Nathan. Thisis very helpful..I walk up and down my hallway which is very long.

[@ihsanlash78]

I am 78 years old, I have some imbalance when walking since one year and resently diagnosed to have piriformis syndrome, I have numbness in my rt leg, I do some exercises that releaves this problem for some time . Can you help me with my problems please

[@theresacastillo7732]

Thank you so much all of this information was extremely helpful. I appreciate you sharing

[@nisansalakasthuriarachchi6806]

Sri. Good video. What are the exercises for leg lag. Facing difficulties in internal rotation of hip joint and flexion of hip. While walking leg lag in left side . What is the reason for left knee flexion while walking . Pls send some videos if possible upload some . Thank you sir . Need urgent reply

[@EthelPonder-cm8pb]

Good day. Enjoying your station. I just found it today. Do you have any exercises for dropfoot? Thank you.

[@martdod]

Gonna be doing these exercises, thank you. Been having problems walking for a few years now hoping this helps.

[@marilouborlado9838]

Im 10 years stroke already. I have a chance to recover and improve my walking. Im suffering always knee back pain.

[@joelatiga235]

Sir Good day! Thanks your exercise tips. Strategy

[@poonamkhosla6930]

Excellent vdo. Smtimes I fell imbalanced while walking what exercise I shd do

[@yvonnepereira4172]

Yvonne philomena pereira Thank u so much for this vifeo on walkimg. Shall practise it. Thanks

[@terrybennett6037]

Thank you for showing your exercises I do the ones I can I incorporate them in to my daily exercises I am at 6 months post strokes there is quite a few I cannot do but I keep your videos to review

[@PatrocinioBorela]

My right leg is shorter of about 1inch or a little less. the left leg is in pain when i am standing n wan I'm walking. Wat must I do? Thank you

[@AnandhanAnandhan-o2w]

Bro I'm so imbalance And I'm not long Walker And this exercise i will try And tell my result

[@maryrosespiteri4117]

Strategy l am62 cant feel anything from my knee down not even hot water l am losing mobility too l am overweight 140 kiloes need to lose weight and l need to strengthen my legs to start walking

[@sanjibkumarraha2558]

How can I improve walking, reduce hyperexntion after stroke।

[@edwardpalumbo1022]

Clear & useful 😅

[@RosaKroczka]

I'm 87 woke but not tu Mach my Grandson help me I'm doing 🙏 wat you say thank 😭😢😮

[@servansingthamah5056]

I agree with the lots of requests it will take some time to get back to us. Regards Prakash. T. Servansing

[@jesusmysaviourpraisejesus6311]

Can u show us exercises for balance? Thank you for your time and help😊.

[@joycezabriskie6827]

I noticed I don't lift my feet. I catch my toe against carpet or tile. Thank you for this.

[@helenmuriga3875]

I am trying but I can't bend my left toes because I have polio on my left toes. Please help

[@jenittaraphael5074]

I have my hip problem.l do no want surgery, l limp when wslking l find that the right foot with the problem seems tk be shorter than the left foot.Help me please.

[@OdelonDeguzman]

what will ido idol cause myweak side becomes too heavy amd ifelldown even iam sitting idolits tooheavy lefy side idol s tooheavy twice happen already what will ido idol

[@marianitobolisay441]

Good morning sir,thank you for your vlog exercise,god bless dr.

[@nancyprado3586]

Thank you your vedio,I learn more how to make it to my husband ,coz my husband is also stroke

[@ricadomen5566]

Hello po ano po tawag dun sa nilagay nyo sa paa ung parang pampabigay??

[@susanadeleonguerrero3632]

Thank you I'm liking this i had left hip fractured im learning to walk agsin