Another cause I discovered myself, enjoying the scenery on a beautiful day and not paying attention while walking on city sidewalks that are not in good repair. Watch where you are going.
I started carrying a single hiking pole when walking in such areas. Also when we are walking in the mall because I discovered that the floor isn’t level in some areas. I have to make myself raise my feet higher. It doesn’t come natural to me.
Uh oh, I fell big time when looking around, strollling and looking at the beautiful big trees and pretty houses. The homeowner came running out to check on me, but I wouldn't want those trees to be torn down for anything in the world. Makes me cry!!! Watch where you're going.
lol I lost my depth perception a looong time ago. I was born visually impaired. I got used to it and have learned how to use a white cane as a child as well as learned to use visual clues in my environment. Such as using shadows if they are available.
I was falling a lot the last 2 years. I’m 77 but for years I have had peripheral neuropathy. My legs are weak and my back and hip from arthritis. My neighbor said as she watched me walk away she saw one foot hitting the heal of my other foot. I use a walker now and I don’t fall. Just to let you know. I love watching yall.
We wish more people would use walkers when they need it, they are a great stability source that can help prevent a lot of issues that falling can cause!
I fell a LOT between 55 and 75. Finally an eye doctor told me it’s my EYES; I must look DOWN as well as ahead while in motion. I haven’t fallen in 2 years.
One of the hazards I discovered related to my eyes. Glasses with lenses that short. They allow me to look under them when looking down. Refraction causes the ground through the glasses and ground below lenses appear to be two different locations. If aiming for one spot as it passes under the edge of the lens, can cause a missed step. Rocks, curbs, etc.
Many years ago my grandma came to live with us over summer. Since I was out of school I was her caregiver during the day. Her physical therapist would come to the house to work with her. I remember doing that first exercise with her. She was good about doing her exercises everyday. I just asked her to wait until I was at least in the same room in case she fell. In the beginning she had to hold onto the counter. In no time she progressed to touching one finger from both of her hands to one finger on each of my hands. At that point I knew she was good to go do these on her own.
A lot of it is tripping and then losing balance. Glasses that are blocking peripheral vision, making you clumsy, medication for high blood pressure can make you unsteady so if you do trip, you may completely lose balance. I started a new BP medication and caught my toe on something, and I free fell into the tub, luckily I caught myself with my hand on the wall of the shower and didn't break my wrist, I couldn't believe it just happened, it was shocking.
Very helpful info. Mid-sixties. I do a lot of calf raises and other leg exercises. It definitely makes me more stable and makes it harder to fall. Currently, I've been up on my roof replacing a large section of it with new shingles. I'm always roped in for safety. The leg exercises that I've been doing help tremendously.
I think they’re talking about the real elderly like in their 80s but I find I have fallen twice because I do not gauge my declining abilities I was tired one day I wanted to make cookies for the grandkids to fill up my cookie jar. I’ve had been outside all day working I used to be able to keep going when I was younger and I told myself I’m tired. I really shouldn’t do this now, but I continued on. I caught my foot in the lower cabinet doors underneath my foot got caught in that door if I would have rested it wouldn’t have happened. Another time I had my grandchildren over and they were sitting in my recliner and I was helping adjust them and was gonna push the foot rest back and just lifted up my foot while I’m standing and kicked the foot rest in well it didn’t click it justpushed right back and sent me flying backwards, I hurt my back terribly. I didn’t break anything. that was another miss calculation of my abilities. I probably could’ve done that with no problem in my 40s may be in my 50s but I’m 68 now I am still very active but I need to know my limitations and pace myself.
Thanks Bob & Mike (@ Bob & Brad). Great reminders & exercises for CALF muscles, and never thought about the great / big TOE. Even athletic SHOES with good soles & arch support - many these days are made with woven fabric. And some are not strongly woven on top, so the sides of your feet move or slide a little - even when you try different widths.
I totally believe the research you mentioned. I am 60. I slipped while walking along hilly paddock and broke my tibia and fibula 3 years ago. I have an IM nail. I recovered fine except a little nerve damage where one of the ankle screws is. This has caused me a slight weakness in my toes. I have trouble extending them and spreading. Only a little trouble. But 3 years down the track, there is some muscle loss and my foot is noticeably thinner. I did physio for 3 months after the boot came off, and I've added your exercises since, all your falls prevention routines. But I still have balance problems and I believe the results of your study. It's because I have poor control of my toes and my foot since this accident. I have been focusing on toe exercises and foot strengthening for a couple of months now and noticed an improvement in my balance. I will follow the routine you've posted now. Love your channel and you guys. Special hugs for Bob!
Many medications cause mild dizziness, leading to falls. It obviously isn't something this channel would deal with, but it is worth discussing with your doctor.
True - I fell in the airport ladies room stall because of dizziness- after a four hour flight and taking BP meds I walked in the stall and hung my back pack up on the hook turned around to sit on the commode and got dizzy and fell on floor but stopped the fall with my right wrist banged my head on the wall and toilet badly bruised and swollen but I’m thankful nothing broke iced it down for two days at the hotel - meds to blame I believe- I’m 80 and in great shape
Thank you so much for the information!! I trip a lot!! And, unknown to me, my big toe extends up very little. I will work on that, and again, thank you. 🙏💙
I have found myself tripping occasionally at the gym while walking the track. I thought it was uneven spots in the track, but now, I think the toe is the reason…luckily I walk next to the railing, so I grab it - but I’ll now be stretching that big toesie! Thanks for all your good help over these advancing years and special hello & good wishes to Bob!
Thanks for explaining the benefit of toe rise on calf muscles. P.T. told that this should be a daily exercise for everyone years ago. I kept doing them but didn't recall the purpose.
Minor definitely not at 60. I had an osteotomy on my left big toe 20 years ago so I don't think it's going to go to 60 but it looks like I can definitely improve it thanks for the exercises
Another question: my mom, who is 94, often trips. She can trip over air. Last year, she tripped over the threshold of the elevator in her apartment building & ended up breaking her femur. The most recent fall was in the grocery store, where she tripped & fell while walking on the rubberized mat at the entrance. She’s very badly bruised, but thankfully nothing broken this time. Her doc advised PT to help with balance, but she doesn’t think her health plan would cover the cost because of the extensive PT from last year. What kind of exercises can you recommend for this 94 year old klutz?
Interesting because I just broke my hip, got a new one at age 57, because of a fall on May 2. Two years ago, broke my ankle with plates and screws because of a fall - I have fused great toe because of another surgery & peripheral neuropathy. Eight falls since 2021 w/injuries & I’m afraid to walk now!
Sorry to hear that. My sister in law has MS (fairly mild, slow progression) and peripheral neuropathy because of it. She tripped for no reason when getting out of her car and broke her hip at 51 years old too. Managed to get herself back into her car and drive herself to hospital! She's fully recovered now but it took a year. Then she broke a metatarsal. Neuropathy is tough. I've had 3 falls over the years just walking and broke a shoulder, a compound fracture of the radius and cubitus, and finally tibia and fibula. My husband says I shouldn't be allowed outside on my own.🤣or only get around in a zorb!
I have a bunion on my left great toe...it lays to the left and I've noticed when I'm walking in shoes like sandals it's worse. Also I tend to 'run' to the left like a car whose front end is out of alignment. I have some balance issues, blamed on vestibular migraine but I'm wondering if the toe is causing the balance issues. I noted when I did the toe exercise it was harder to extend the left toes...I can get great extension against the wall but it puts a lot of pressure on the the bone/bunion, feels like it's aggravate that bunion. Have not idea what to do about the bunion..it's gotten worse over the years...I'm 74 now and not sure if surgery would be worth having, although I am concerned about mobility..to me it's at the top of the list along with memory/the brain when it comes to aging well and remaining ambulatory and independent.
A very common,neglected reason of falls is long elongated toe of shoe or slippers that gets entangled in chair or sofa legs. I had a fall recently due to this cause
He ads on the lower left are covering a significant part of the image, and sometimes they even say No Stock. They're constant. They're becoming harassment. Also, where is the study link you promised us?
Great information, guys. I unfortunately have RA, and my feet and toes are severely affected. I can't do any of these exercises, but I have been working on my balance. Poor balance is also a big reason for falls, so maybe a video to improve balance. My mom would fall from time to time, but she fell like a champ. She never got hurt because she told me as soon as she felt herself falling she relaxed her body and she almost always fell down on her backside where she had some extra padding 😂 My father-in-law on the other hand always tensed up and would seriously hurt himself. It's not easy, but when I fall, I too try to relax my muscles and never brace myself with my hands.
Calluses on the bottom of the forefoot aren't mentioned much. You put your foot down expecting a normal step and OWWW, the foot comes up by reflex and you are off balance!
Came here from Nanny and the Moose! Check them out if you would like to see what a great grandmother of a large Irish family, artist, fashionista, with a beautiful head full of ideas, any minute of the day is up to!!!!
Please share a link for good quality toe socks.🤞🏼😊 (I asked before but didn't received a response.) I've bought them in the past, but they must have been Asian sizing because the women's were more like children's size.
Wow....Mike you should NEVER correct your boss Brad, especially while on TH-cam. It shows a lack of respect. If Brad didn't catch his choice of words, I can say the viewing audience didn't either. I know I didn't. The only thing that matters at that point is that the people watching are doing the exercise correctly. They do not care about the name of the muscles. YOU are the newbie. When you have done as much as Bob & Brad, and have your own channel, then you can be as disrespectful to whoever you want.
I don't think he was being disrespectful. They have a responsibility to provide accurate information to their audience. I think Mike was very professional & respectful. Thx for another great video. I really need this info.
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I need help getting out of a kayak! Maybe this will be the answer!
Would it help walking on tiptoe for 10 minutes or so?
Another cause I discovered myself, enjoying the scenery on a beautiful day and not paying attention while walking on city sidewalks that are not in good repair. Watch where you are going.
I started carrying a single hiking pole when walking in such areas. Also when we are walking in the mall because I discovered that the floor isn’t level in some areas. I have to make myself raise my feet higher. It doesn’t come natural to me.
Fell on bad city sidewalks in March. Broken finger and bruises. Could have been much worse.
Uh oh, I fell big time when looking around, strollling and looking at the beautiful big trees and pretty houses. The homeowner came running out to check on me, but I wouldn't want those trees to be torn down for anything in the world. Makes me cry!!! Watch where you're going.
Yes, great advice! Watch where you are going!!
This
I just read a study that said that the elderly lose their depth perception and that contributes to falls.
I've heard that too.
Very true
Personally I find that progressive bifocals can confuse my eyes when walking downstairs.
@@BobandBrad See my comment above.
lol I lost my depth perception a looong time ago. I was born visually impaired. I got used to it and have learned how to use a white cane as a child as well as learned to use visual clues in my environment. Such as using shadows if they are available.
I was falling a lot the last 2 years. I’m 77 but for years I have had peripheral neuropathy. My legs are weak and my back and hip from arthritis. My neighbor said as she watched me walk away she saw one foot hitting the heal of my other foot. I use a walker now and I don’t fall. Just to let you know. I love watching yall.
We wish more people would use walkers when they need it, they are a great stability source that can help prevent a lot of issues that falling can cause!
I fell a LOT between 55 and 75. Finally an eye doctor told me it’s my EYES; I must look DOWN as well as ahead while in motion. I haven’t fallen in 2 years.
We're relieved to hear you've stopped falling! Falling can lead to unexpected consequences, so we're glad you identified the cause.
One of the hazards I discovered related to my eyes.
Glasses with lenses that short. They allow me to look under them when looking down.
Refraction causes the ground through the glasses and ground below lenses appear to be two different locations.
If aiming for one spot as it passes under the edge of the lens, can cause a missed step.
Rocks, curbs, etc.
Many years ago my grandma came to live with us over summer. Since I was out of school I was her caregiver during the day. Her physical therapist would come to the house to work with her. I remember doing that first exercise with her. She was good about doing her exercises everyday. I just asked her to wait until I was at least in the same room in case she fell. In the beginning she had to hold onto the counter. In no time she progressed to touching one finger from both of her hands to one finger on each of my hands. At that point I knew she was good to go do these on her own.
A lot of it is tripping and then losing balance. Glasses that are blocking peripheral vision, making you clumsy, medication for high blood pressure can make you unsteady so if you do trip, you may completely lose balance. I started a new BP medication and caught my toe on something, and I free fell into the tub, luckily I caught myself with my hand on the wall of the shower and didn't break my wrist, I couldn't believe it just happened, it was shocking.
Thank you for sharing!
Very helpful info. Mid-sixties. I do a lot of calf raises and other leg exercises. It definitely makes me more stable and makes it harder to fall. Currently, I've been up on my roof replacing a large section of it with new shingles. I'm always roped in for safety. The leg exercises that I've been doing help tremendously.
Keep up the great work! Stay safe!
Catching a foot in the opposite pant-leg of wide-legged pants causes tripping.😢
It sure does!
I think they’re talking about the real elderly like in their 80s but I find I have fallen twice because I do not gauge my declining abilities I was tired one day I wanted to make cookies for the grandkids to fill up my cookie jar. I’ve had been outside all day working I used to be able to keep going when I was younger and I told myself I’m tired. I really shouldn’t do this now, but I continued on. I caught my foot in the lower cabinet doors underneath my foot got caught in that door if I would have rested it wouldn’t have happened. Another time I had my grandchildren over and they were sitting in my recliner and I was helping adjust them and was gonna push the foot rest back and just lifted up my foot while I’m standing and kicked the foot rest in well it didn’t click it justpushed right back and sent me flying backwards, I hurt my back terribly. I didn’t break anything. that was another miss calculation of my abilities. I probably could’ve done that with no problem in my 40s may be in my 50s but I’m 68 now I am still very active but I need to know my limitations and pace myself.
thank you for watching!
Thanks Bob & Mike (@ Bob & Brad). Great reminders & exercises for CALF muscles, and never thought about the great / big TOE. Even athletic SHOES with good soles & arch support - many these days are made with woven fabric. And some are not strongly woven on top, so the sides of your feet move or slide a little - even when you try different widths.
Happy to help!
Thanks for this! I also find I need to slow down and watch where I’m walking.
"Start with ten" he says. 😅
Note to self: Start with three
Yes! Do what works for you and build up as you can.
Thanks for watching!
Great video exercises! Thank you both!
You are very welcome, we are happy we could help!
I totally believe the research you mentioned. I am 60. I slipped while walking along hilly paddock and broke my tibia and fibula 3 years ago. I have an IM nail. I recovered fine except a little nerve damage where one of the ankle screws is. This has caused me a slight weakness in my toes. I have trouble extending them and spreading. Only a little trouble. But 3 years down the track, there is some muscle loss and my foot is noticeably thinner. I did physio for 3 months after the boot came off, and I've added your exercises since, all your falls prevention routines. But I still have balance problems and I believe the results of your study. It's because I have poor control of my toes and my foot since this accident. I have been focusing on toe exercises and foot strengthening for a couple of months now and noticed an improvement in my balance. I will follow the routine you've posted now. Love your channel and you guys. Special hugs for Bob!
Thank you for sharing!
i started doing exercises for retired ballerinas - great for strengthening feet, toes and ankles
Great to hear!
@@BobandBrad thankyou for these really helpful videos !
Many medications cause mild dizziness, leading to falls. It obviously isn't something this channel would deal with, but it is worth discussing with your doctor.
Dizziness is caused by dehydration!
@@joseenoel8093omg. That could be true, but you know nothing about this person's medications. Please don't advise others in such a case.
True - I fell in the airport ladies room stall because of dizziness- after a four hour flight and taking BP meds I walked in the stall and hung my back pack up on the hook turned around to sit on the commode and got dizzy and fell on floor but stopped the fall with my right wrist banged my head on the wall and toilet badly bruised and swollen but I’m thankful nothing broke iced it down for two days at the hotel - meds to blame I believe- I’m 80 and in great shape
That's true too, thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for the information!! I trip a lot!! And, unknown to me, my big toe extends up very little. I will work on that, and again, thank you. 🙏💙
You're so welcome!
I have found myself tripping occasionally at the gym while walking the track. I thought it was uneven spots in the track, but now, I think the toe is the reason…luckily I walk next to the railing, so I grab it - but I’ll now be stretching that big toesie! Thanks for all your good help over these advancing years and special hello & good wishes to Bob!
@@margaretcroft Stretching toesies every night now.
@@BobandBrad Please send Bob our LOVE!!
Great video, thank you for the information!!!❤❤❤
Glad you liked it!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks for explaining the benefit of toe rise on calf muscles. P.T. told that this should be a daily exercise for everyone years ago. I kept doing them but didn't recall the purpose.
You are very welcome!
Thank you
You are very welcome!
Thankyou so much
Great info! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Excellent information as always.
Thank you for your continued support! We couldn't do it without all of you! We appreciate you!
Ideas for the toes if you 1) can’t reach your feet in order to pull and 2) have rigid toes?
We will add this to our to do list
Since I had foot surgery and a screw put in my great toe I have had the problem of extension.
Would these stretches help avoid/prevent toe & calf cramps?
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Sorry!! We will look into it!
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Thank you so much. Do able stretches
Happy to help!
Minor definitely not at 60. I had an osteotomy on my left big toe 20 years ago so I don't think it's going to go to 60 but it looks like I can definitely improve it thanks for the exercises
You are very welcome!
Another question: my mom, who is 94, often trips. She can trip over air. Last year, she tripped over the threshold of the elevator in her apartment building & ended up breaking her femur. The most recent fall was in the grocery store, where she tripped & fell while walking on the rubberized mat at the entrance. She’s very badly bruised, but thankfully nothing broken this time. Her doc advised PT to help with balance, but she doesn’t think her health plan would cover the cost because of the extensive PT from last year. What kind of exercises can you recommend for this 94 year old klutz?
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Can you use this massager for neuropathy in legs and feet
Yes, you can!
Mike are your shoes minimalist and if so what kind are they. The sole seems flexible.
Yes they are. Whitin - you can find them on Amazon!
Nothing comes up on the screen so I can read the study. Where can I find it? I am nerdy that way 😊
We will get the link up asap!
@@BobandBrad yes, I'd like to see it also :)
Interesting because I just broke my hip, got a new one at age 57, because of a fall on May 2. Two years ago, broke my ankle with plates and screws because of a fall - I have fused great toe because of another surgery & peripheral neuropathy. Eight falls since 2021 w/injuries & I’m afraid to walk now!
So sorry to hear, falls can really cause some damage. Hopefully this helped and try not to give up on walking! It can be scary but you can do it!
Sorry to hear that. My sister in law has MS (fairly mild, slow progression) and peripheral neuropathy because of it. She tripped for no reason when getting out of her car and broke her hip at 51 years old too. Managed to get herself back into her car and drive herself to hospital! She's fully recovered now but it took a year. Then she broke a metatarsal. Neuropathy is tough. I've had 3 falls over the years just walking and broke a shoulder, a compound fracture of the radius and cubitus, and finally tibia and fibula. My husband says I shouldn't be allowed outside on my own.🤣or only get around in a zorb!
@@foggycoast So sorry to hear about your falls & your sister in law’s. Let’s stay upright or the bubble thing sounds about right.
@@BobandBrad Yes I can! 💪🏼
Booyah stick ad is covering Brad’s last foot demo!
Thank you for letting us know!
I can’t find the link to the research! Can you point me in the right direction?
I have a bunion on my left great toe...it lays to the left and I've noticed when I'm walking in shoes like sandals it's worse. Also I tend to 'run' to the left like a car whose front end is out of alignment. I have some balance issues, blamed on vestibular migraine but I'm wondering if the toe is causing the balance issues. I noted when I did the toe exercise it was harder to extend the left toes...I can get great extension against the wall but it puts a lot of pressure on the the bone/bunion, feels like it's aggravate that bunion. Have not idea what to do about the bunion..it's gotten worse over the years...I'm 74 now and not sure if surgery would be worth having, although I am concerned about mobility..to me it's at the top of the list along with memory/the brain when it comes to aging well and remaining ambulatory and independent.
No wonder I'm always falling, had another bad one last night. I cannot move my big toes or any up, as I have arthritis in my feet too.
I practice picking up pencils with my toes
Interesting!!
Having just fell and hit my head that swelled up and shut my left eye I will try this
Ouch!! Hopefully this helps!
Is this good for bunions? Any other bunion advice?
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A very common,neglected reason of falls is long elongated toe of shoe or slippers that gets entangled in chair or sofa legs. I had a fall recently due to this cause
Thank you for sharing!
Weak ankles also cause falls. I have one-legged balance exercises set by my physio’.
any variations for toe extension if you have bad bunions? Those toe extension hurt the bunion.... Great stuff!
Will add this to our to do list!
Where is the study?
He ads on the lower left are covering a significant part of the image, and sometimes they even say No Stock. They're constant. They're becoming harassment. Also, where is the study link you promised us?
I believe you can turn those off?
@@BobandBrad how?
I don’t have ads🤔
@@glozhappiest how do you turn off the ads?
There's 3 dots n upper rt corner that have option, dismiss ☺️
Great information, guys. I unfortunately have RA, and my feet and toes are severely affected. I can't do any of these exercises, but I have been working on my balance. Poor balance is also a big reason for falls, so maybe a video to improve balance. My mom would fall from time to time, but she fell like a champ. She never got hurt because she told me as soon as she felt herself falling she relaxed her body and she almost always fell down on her backside where she had some extra padding 😂 My father-in-law on the other hand always tensed up and would seriously hurt himself. It's not easy, but when I fall, I too try to relax my muscles and never brace myself with my hands.
Thank you for sharing!
I ❤️ mesome hills
Thanks for watching!
Calluses on the bottom of the forefoot aren't mentioned much. You put your foot down expecting a normal step and OWWW, the foot comes up by reflex and you are off balance!
2x month pedicures have helped lessen calluses for better🚶🏽♀️
We can't see your feet when trying to sell something on screen
Sorry, we will look into that!
There's 3 dots n upper rt corner that have option, dismiss ☺️
I had some good news, read people (me) who walk slowly (I've short legs) have stronger flanks, yay!
Thank you for sharing!
Practice standing on one foot with the other other leg pulled up behind you. Arms out to the side
Thanks for sharing!
Came here from Nanny and the Moose! Check them out if you would like to see what a great grandmother of a large Irish family, artist, fashionista, with a beautiful head full of ideas, any minute of the day is up to!!!!
Will do, thank you for watching!
bob and brad😥
Thank you for your continued support, we appreciate you and couldn't do it without all of you!
Please share a link for good quality toe socks.🤞🏼😊 (I asked before but didn't received a response.)
I've bought them in the past, but they must have been Asian sizing because the women's were more like children's size.
Here are some we like: amzn.to/4c04wYd
Hows bod x did he get the jab x
Thank you for watching!
Why not use seniors for demonstration Anybody in their 30s can do this easily, so the point is pretty much moot
Sometimes we can get people to join us, but it's not always as easy as it seems like it would be. A lot of people don't want to be on camera!!
Don't visit your kids, it might be a stairway to heaven but there'll be the devil 😈 to pay! 😊
LOL
Wow....Mike you should NEVER correct your boss Brad, especially while on TH-cam. It shows a lack of respect. If Brad didn't catch his choice of words, I can say the viewing audience didn't either. I know I didn't. The only thing that matters at that point is that the people watching are doing the exercise correctly. They do not care about the name of the muscles. YOU are the newbie. When you have done as much as Bob & Brad, and have your own channel, then you can be as disrespectful to whoever you want.
Geez, what a whiner.
Huh! In a good, healthy relationship, when you work together, you correct errors.
I don't think he was being disrespectful. They have a responsibility to provide accurate information to their audience. I think Mike was very professional & respectful.
Thx for another great video. I really need this info.
@@Swamprowdy I'm sure you're young which accounts for your ignorance. Respect is everything!
@@HeadCatMomCat You correct errors in private, not on a large scale public platform like TH-cam.
Thank you
You are very welcome