Top 10 Balance Exercises for Seniors at Home. STOP FALLS.

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present the Top 10 Balance Exercises for Seniors at Home. STOP FALLS.
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[@cynthiahawkins2389]

I am 70, my older neighbor calls me, a "junior senior"..I walk a lot, live in a walk up building with no elevator, am of normal weight, and eat healthy (no tobacco, or alcohol, either). However, I noticed after a very bad bout with the flu last year, I suffered from post viral fatigue, AND a new issue: some dizziness, and weird unsteadiness at times. These exercises are wonderful. I will work them into my daily routine...thank you.

[@davidsquire2107]

Just for caution have your hearing checked.

[@sherrydropauer1518]

This has happened to Me also!!!! And my hearing was ok

[@MC-rw3lc]

Me too and I also am fit and dance a lot, and my hearing is OK. I did suffer bad flu-type side effects from the covid vaccinations 🤔 My balance has gone from excellent to rubbish by comparison.

[@chandrahasshah5098]

Pppppppppppp

[@csababody]

Take amino acids for energy!

[@sheilacox756]

I’m 83 and don’t need a cane, but these exercises are really helpful. Thanks, guys. You are the greatest! 💕

[@janicejacome]

🏆🌹🏆🌹

[@luiszegada]

Standing on one foot and brushing your teeth at the same time is an example of dual-task gait activity. It does not only shows patient's great balance and musculoskeletal mastery but also resistance to the development of cognitive impairment. Great video Bob & Brad!! Thanks.

[@jeanramirez349]

That sounds GREAT! However your wife will come in and bitch at you for splattering the mirror!

[@nancyjones2574]

That's a great idea...I also challenge myself to brush my teeth with my weaker hand.

[@kajony]

“Double dosing”!

[@megmc9644]

1. Chair with armrests: feel with back of leg, reach back for armrest--both arms, one arm, no armrests. 2. Marching 3. Hold chair back/countertop & swing leg sideways with foot flexed. 4. Hip extension backwards. 5. Heel & toe lifts. 6. Balance on 1 foot, holding chair back/countertop with both hands, 1 hand, fingertips, 1 finger or none 7. In-line walk forward & backwards. 8. Twist between chairs/countertop, then on 1 leg, look over your shoulder

[@marge201]

Thanks for the summary. Very helpful!

[@judicheng8215]

I did some of these with my 91-year old father, who has fallen. No serious injuries, fortunately. He was nervous at first doing these, but felt safe and challenged. Thank you!

[@hollygsphpr]

best thing we can do is to practice 👏

[@GmaPat89]

I am 72 and I have bad knees. I’m going to try these exercises to see if I can strengthen my knees, legs, and feet, to get my balance and walking become better! Thanks for your helpful video!!

[@zzc8505]

You need real resistance training to strengthen everything. Pretty much anyone at any age can do resistance training according to one’s level. Also check out KneesOverToes guy - his program helps many and it can be scaled down according to one’s level

[@Repdem]

The exercises from a former ballerina on PBS really helped my knees.

[@kevindecoteau3186]

Thank you for this. At 59 I already have a minor balance problem so anything I can use as prevention is a big help.

[@elizabethbritton9884]

Thank you for these videos My mom keeps falling and cannot afford physical therapy So these videos are like gold to us Blessings ✨

[@empowerutahphysicaltherapy5980]

As a physical therapist that works with a lot of elder struggling with balance here's another video you might find useful for your mom. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2GcoXSBabRqZrs

[@powdayyy]

Thank you! I am an SPTA learning to treat patients in a SNF and videos like these are so helpful for me as a visual learner.

[@ch4nb0y]

Laura Harrold that’s exactly what I’m doing here as well. It’s my second week

[@maureengannaway8635]

Omg! I NEEDED this so much. I'm 53 now and have issues with my balance. Will be doing these today... These funny guys are my Dr's always. A practitioner in my area would try to put me on Drugs for my balance...🤔 I Don't think so. All blessings to you B & B

[@BobandBrad]

That is fantastic that we could help you Maureen! :)

[@Yorkrose]

omg fantastic , such simple exercise that makes sense for us old folks. thank you

[@vernekelley9356]

Please!!! More videos for elderly---arthritis, low back pain, walking on ice, etc. Thank you.

[@karensees9667]

Why do you need to walk on ice???

[@vernekelley9356]

@@karensees9667 Because I live in Wyoming where we have 7 months of winter, 100+ inches of snow some winters and LOTS of ice everywhere.

[@annetteslife]

Probably lots of slippery side walks which is the issue I face here

[@goodintentions1302]

I've found walking on ice is easiest & safest in tiny steps. I'm sure you already know having the correct footwear for you also makes a difference. ☮️💕🙏🏼

[@vbmahl]

Thanks! I teach a chair yoga class to seniors and will incorporate some of these exercises into my classes!

[@texascontessa5818]

Ooooo..where can I get a copy of that. I used to do yoga all the time!

[@sandyfitchcorbett1782]

Had surgery ten years ago on both feet and my balance is shot. I walk sometimes like I’ve had too much to drink. I don’t drink. I’ll work on these exercises.

[@st_braybray870]

I have a client that is 85 years old and his number one goal is to build strength/balance to prevent falls. These exercises were challenging for him but was able to do them with a base of support. Extremely valuable content, appreciate you guys!

[@marigoldcarter5995]

Back injury at 40 now at 70 It's a beast. Then I fell 5 years ago. Something changed.i now fear falling. Thanks guys. this gonna help! 😍😍

[@janicejacome]

🌻🌻🌻🌻 You can do it! Sending peace,hugs,and blessings.. ( Tried to find a Marigold, beautiful name,!)

[@marigoldcarter5995]

@@janicejacome Lol thank you. I really should put a marigold as my avatar. Everu day I get a little stronger but these exercises must be don e every day ~ blessings!

[@ericchristopher1687]

Love your videos. I have three family members and friends who have had falls in the last year that resulted in wrist, knee or ankle breaks. I am passing this video along to everyone!

[@maxinemoore5220]

Thank you so much coach! Just had left surgery, and falling is paramont in the thought pattern daily! Blessings!

[@barbaracooper3516]

I am 90 years old and enjoy watching the exercises and trying them out , I fractured my hip last year and hope that by exercising it wont happen again

[@soniaamagdayao3986]

Thanks for sharing im allready 75 yrs old but im still working can walk .and run amazing grace from God .

[@mariepayann]

I live with my grandma and she recently retired so thank you so much for teaching me methods of how to keep her agile and mobile while she’s not working!!!!! Im doing a bit of research on elderly safe “excersize” routines because she is in her 70s after all but any activity is good activity ❤❤❤❤

[@brizing5671]

Omg I totally agree! I’ve been trying to find some workouts for my boyfriends grandma and this routine was perfect for her 😁

[@lindasalazar5033]

Thank you so much. These exercises were very helpful.

[@KimberlyBruton]

What a great video. This reviews the perfect list of daily exercises to practice for keeping up strength and balance.

[@ingridverhoeven3818]

Very good exercises. Thank you.

[@tehcsiamg3185]

Very good exercise... Tell us More please...

[@tonytorrez1256]

This is GOLD!! This is literally what I was struggling with during my first internship in the SNF setting... thank you so much for your help!

[@denisepineda1788]

Wow,this is such great info. My Mom is 92 and had a myriad of balance issues and falling and I could not get her to move more and exercise and unfortunately, the results are not good now. I do not want to follow in her footsteps so I am going to try to do everything I can to combat balance issues, etc so I can continue to move as much as possible as I age. Thank you for sharing your expertise to help us. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this!!!! God bless.

[@zzc8505]

Not sure if my comment disappeared. Do this may be a double: Add real resistance training to preserve and gain muscle Listen to Dr. Don Layman and Danielle Lyon on protein - lots of videos on YT. Resistance training and proper protein - keys

[@marti_flute]

These are good! I started going to PT for my arthritis knees this week and have been doing the first one standing and sitting on the chair without putting any weight on hand(s). I did the toe raises in PT in 1989 when I went for recovery after healing of broken ankle surgery.

[@joycegrois1325]

8th I m no I in#I'm .?.⁸

[@shirleykennard3571]

Great talk and demonstration ❤️

[@joseabad2552]

Thanks this video helps my grandma every day ❤

[@memelc5655]

It’s hard to find nice people around anymore. ❤thank you

[@barbarao4605]

Very informative, gentlemen! Nothing like strong limbs to keep us upright. Thank you!

[@lourdesrodriguesvas4008]

Hello Bob! How are you? Hope you are doing well! Praying for your recovery to see you soon on youtube.

[@katella]

What has happened to him?

[@carlsalazar4490]

I’ve noticed that climbing a two or three steep ladders has become harder as I become older. I’m hoping that by incorporating these exercises it will make climbing easier. Thanks

[@ladyspirit2493]

Fantastic guys! I’m on the exercise routine. A large part because you guys got rid of the excuse not to exercise because I wasn’t sure of the correct way to exercise. A million thanks 🙏🏼

[@annmcdaniel9448]

This is a great video for developing those pesky muscles that just aren't what they used to be. I am 5' 8" and put those 4" plastic risers under my favorite couch, and under my bed legs. What a difference! Standing up is so much easier now.

[@2007lawtem]

Thank you again. I am 77 and do similar exercises daily. I also use a Bosu as well as Airex balance pads. You guys are great!

[@briannugent5761]

australian exercises for the elderly.

[@elizabethseabrook5482]

@@briannugent5761😅pk

[@janetc217]

Great variety of balance exercises, I take a class called strong and steady , our instructor is a physical therapist and a yoga instructor and we do most of these same moves . But you added a few more which is very helpful 👍

[@salomejohn6869]

Thank you🌹❤😊, I feel better after doing the exercises you are teaching.

[@vaxwiz]

Thank you for these balance exercises...I have had balance issues for several years now and fell 3 times....

[@gingerengels3659]

Six weeks ago I broke my femur right below the ball of my right hip after falling after missing a step. I have osteoporosis but really never expected I'd ever fall. I am now very committed to working on balance

[@brizing5671]

I just did these with my boyfriends grandma this was VERY helpful and we’re going to make this into a little routine 😁 thank you guys !! ❤️

[@jhuckins1]

Do you have a print out of these exercises? I found other print outs but the exercises are not as good as yours! These will be great for my mother who has started falling often.

[@dedewatlington7080]

Thanks so much, you two are great!!!!!

[@nrs6956]

A great service you perform for us. Thank you.

[@heatherangellight8558]

Thanks for these great tips! We’ll add them to do daily !

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it.

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I begged my mom to do this. She put herself in a wheel chair when she was about seventy because she felt unsteady and didn’t want to fall. He quality of life when straight downhill. Spent several years mostly in bed because she was tired . It was awful. She did it to herself from not participating in her own health and fitness care. She was always looking for the magic pill from her doctors to fix her.

[@TheHauptsturmfuhrer]

Well done guys, excellent as usual . I'm doing it.Thanks

[@goodintentions1302]

I'm 73 & glad I can still do single leg squats. I surprised my 53 year old son. ☺️😉

[@katella]

What is a single leg squat?

[@priyamd4759]

@@katella Stand on one leg and do a squat. Also known as Pistol squat. Search in KZbin - plenty of videos. Good luck,

[@katella]

@@priyamd4759 😂 not likely to try that one

[@kukubonbonkim6448]

Thank you! This has been helpful. Ive been exercising my disabled relative over facetime since the senior center is closed. I needed more balance exercises to give her. You guys are the best.👍

[@msmonty8661]

I’d give you 100 thumbs up if possible. You two are great 👍 !

[@elisazulueta9535]

Great videos! easy to follow thanks for sharing... your both are amazing physiotherapists

[@cindyj8458]

Great video, I train some seniors, these are some good excersises to do with them

[@catharinecole7956]

Thank you

[@ms.m9337]

It’s called ‘double duty’…great exercises to do at home! Thanks and Happy New Year 🎉

[@maureenhanratty7388]

Thank you Bob and Brad.

[@marinamorales1333]

Thank you!, for sharing great tips. Bendiciones 🙏❤️

[@maggieotero4338]

Thank you. Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing these exercises. You guys are great!

[@jolynnebrumbach6089]

thanks guys!!

[@dkLTX]

Most of my classes i teach, consist of 10 reps of sit to stand. Its the most functional senior exercise. Also those heel and toe raises.

[@ironrose888]

Thank you for sharing this. I need to work on my balance. I’m in a walker but sometimes I’m unsteady and fall. I don’t want to go back to the wheelchair.

[@texascontessa5818]

Hey you guys....don't ever let anyone say you are talking too much. You are both too cute to put up with the grumpies.....thanks sooooo much for this show. I was always fit and had two or three buses hit me....so am struggling. Sending you wife approvable hugs for you both.

[@patriciapatterson3345]

Thanks guys 💜

[@susanbcohrs2170]

You two are the BEST!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@carollawrence464]

Thank you Bob and Brad!!

[@Peeegoska]

25yo watching haha and loving it!

[@dmmchugh3714]

At 59 I had vestibular problem, which needed a year to clear up. Now at 62, I have some residual, infrequent, short-term unsteadiness, mostly at night. I've found the yoga "tree " pose helps a lot.

[@mycreativeheart4159]

I love Tree pose!!! And Warrior variations! Oh... and Half Moon pose. Yah... I'm addicted to yoga!💞

[@brianjanson3498]

Thanks, guys. Hopefully, this will help my dad.

[@patriciaobrien7701]

Love the simplicity of your instructions...and the jokes 👍😁

[@phyllisniebergall7935]

Sourdoughs

[@Jeelli73]

I teach fitness to patients with Parkinson's Disease. These exercises are perfect to teach our clients who are much older or more progressed in the disease

[@BobandBrad]

Glad we could help. Brad

[@joycegrois1325]

​@@BobandBrad😅😅😅

[@eensrds]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@charliea1662]

You are both very charismatic, and watchable, but also very fit….it would be good to see older folk doing these exercises…. I can’t move my toes or rotate / bend my feet. I have had diabetes type 1 for 63 years. Also had a cancer in my ankle. My balance is very bad, and I need a stick to walk with. However I can attempt some of your exercises…..thank you for these 👍🏻👍🏻 ( can you get your mum’s in occasionally, so folk like me can identify more? )

[@dharapratik8956]

I m a physiotherapist dr.dhara shah...I m really learned a lot from u both thanks for providing the knowledge .....thank you so much sir.....

[@md.rubelmiah2945]

Thank you.

[@tonimoraful]

Thank you guys!

[@bettychristensen4556]

Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you so much!!

[@rcr1938]

thank you guys, will put some of these into practice with my personal training parkinson's client

[@nirmalkaur7131]

Thanks with chronic back pain I need some exercise schedule for my age I am in early 70’s to keep my balance and also for backache if possible . Thanks 🙏

[@sharonmccode4360]

Good Job!!!

[@kennethsizer6217]

That was the best plea for Facebook love I've ever heard. You earned your click.

[@dawsansanhtay3935]

Thanks .

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

It doesn’t matter how old you are, those are great exercises! Just did them and did awesome!!! But then.. I am not a senior…yet😀

[@lauriecapps614]

thank you for the tips and and demonstration

[@marydrummond8832]

How’s Bob ? 26 June 2024 Friday Praying for him and Love you two very much ..

[@ambrose-fox5197]

These videos have been a great help for my grampa thanks

[@ruthhaynes903]

Thank you! I injured a rib falling off my bike and i realized my balance is off. I will follow you. Im

[@tengizbirbachadze6138]

Thanks.👍👍👍

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

Also, seniors should remove all of their throw rugs!

[@sudhakrishnaswamy2365]

Please dont talk so much. A little peace and quiet helps the viewers to concentrate.

[@aphill2208]

Indeed!

[@aphill2208]

Indeed! Throw rugs are a no no for me at age 68!

[@geriretzlaff908]

Great stuff!

[@gracielascavone4251]

Thank you, very good ejercieses for senior !

[@JennyB957]

Thx for the video my dad really needs it . Brad , it's called multiple tasking . ☺

[@gerrywinston6805]

Love you guys!

[@Deansmother]

Just a suggestion: when performing knee lifts, it is much better (to prevent leaning) to have a chair on either side of you, as you do further into the video. :)

[@CitizenKate]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@amapokua2311]

What a great exercise for seniors thanks Bob &Brad

[@BobandBrad]

glad we could help!

[@mysticpt1]

@@BobandBrad you guys are the greatest I just turned 89 and can do first 5 excerises with ease!!! The balance of them working on Thanks for keeping us seniors active and balanced

[@nickyrichardson820]

These are SAIL exercises ; Stratategies forActive Independent Living that are core exercises for most of our seniors . Essential investment for quality of life!

[@skytechbits]

I miss Johnny Cash. Great reference there Brad. Thanks for all of these tips and more that you do.

[@cathleenshears5343]

Is it reasonable to save the sit to stand for last as to not tire out the participant? Also, do you think it is better to begin the static balance with the least challenging and move to the most challenging... for example, feet hip distance apart, then together with feet feet touching, split stance, heel to toe (walk the line) and last on one leg?

[@lorraine7111947]

Thank you!

[@FranceneCrowley]

I have CMT neuropothy what are good excercises for balance

[@annetteslife]

These are the same exercises my rec therapist gave me

[@loritrainer]

I've worked with people on balance and have heard about many falls through the years. The number one reason I think that people fall is that they are in a hurry and not paying attention to their surroundings. DON'T RUSH!

[@selahplace9872]

Wow, thank you gentlemen.. Very helpful,