Do These 3 Things Daily for Healthy Feet! (for Over-50's)

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 3 simple tips you can use every day for healthy feet in your fifties and beyond!
Problems like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis are very common for over-fifties. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to minimise the chances of developing these conditions and maintaining healthy feet for the rest of your life!
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[@carpepedes3520]

so wonderful that he puts these videos together for the senior community. What a handsome kind fellow with very good looking bare feet as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@akc1739]

1. Keep your calves flexible
2. Planter facia exercise with squash or golf ball
3. Strengthen feet muscles by grabbing towel with toes

[@mobutter2879]

Thank you!

[@zeeniyazulfikar5845]

Thanks 👍

[@bernadettecazar3261]

Thanks heaps for your help ....Blessings to you 💖🇦🇺

[@DMaria216]

Thanks 🤘🏼

[@gkan07]

Thanks

[@a.l.6176]

What a life saver! Have done the stretches for years. I am pain free. BUT still had some uncomfortable tightness under the feet. Grabbed two tennis balls and now roll them unter the feet twice a day. Already feel so much better. Thank you.

[@margaretlouis5172]

Mr Harlow, you are the clearest presenter for advice on physio issues. I only follow you because of that. You are pitched at the pace, and you very pragmatic in outlook. You have done much for me. Thank you.

[@user-vx9bt7tf3x]

Love you, Will, for the care you take to present these exercises. Thank you, do very much! ☘️🙋💚🙏☘️

[@susandobie3762]

Thanks, Will. I’m a fit 92 year old. Just discovered you today. I’m glad you’re doing such good work 💖 11:30

[@brigeetalight4394]

Hi HT physio. I love your videos. I'm so impressed that someone your age had taken the time to learn about difficulties that us older folk have with our bodies but also knows how to talk to to us: slowly and with clear instructions.

[@googoo554]

Sich a great channel on exercises, so grateful to have found you. Thank you😢

[@kitimitsu10]

My physiotherapist had me doing all three of the exercises you recommended when I had plantar fasciitis and they worked great! After a few months of physio I was all better but a few years later I got plantar fasciitis again. After my second bout and another few months of physio, my physiotherapist advised to keep doing the leg stretch exercise against the wall regularly but in the shower. The warm water from the shower warms up the muscles and it makes the exercise easier. I've been doing that leg stretch exercise in the shower for several years now and have not had a return of my plantar fasciitis.

[@annespellberg7173]

Do you know what helped me, the only thing really, is an orthotic arch support in my shoes. I buy them a half size bigger to slip in that insert. I don't use them much now, but when I feel my foot start to tighten up, in they go! It really did the trick. The balls and exercises didn't.

[@kimberlycooper4170]

​​@@annespellberg7173 the same for me! I continue to always buy shoes and sandals with support for high arches to prevent reoccurrence.
Although, sometimes I walk barefoot.

[@kitimitsu10]

@@annespellberg7173 My doctor had prescribed orthotics and I used those and heel inserts but those did not help as much as the exercised did.

[@curtisclement5467]

Calf raises are also an excellent exercise to strengthen the plantar fascia (if loaded appropriately of course) - see E3Rehab videos on plantar fascia pain. Also, if you perform it off a step or on a slant board, so you get a full stretch+2-3 second pause at the bottom, then it will essentially act as a loaded stretch as well. This has the advantage over static stretching in that the extra strength built over the long term will reduce the risk of your calves getting over-worked and thereby tightening, but static stretching has the advantage of being able to be performed much more frequently and without recovery constraints.

[@pamelaanis715]

Freeze water in a water bottle (making sure not filled completely as it will expand) and you get icing of the area as you roll under your foot !!

[@faithabraham1986]

Thank you son. It is a great help to us seniors. May you be blessed

[@susandobie3762]

Thank you, Will, I’m a fit 92.I just found you today and look forward to using more of your exercises in my workout schedule ❤

[@jjays8174]

A fit 92 - feels like a wonder ! Can you share how you managed to reach this age ‘fit’ . Would appreciate

[@lauratempestini5719]

Very good how you keep up with the times and current forms of communication! You just eliminated all my excuses! Hats off to you🎉!!!! Truly

[@momikabir5749]

Please

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

@@jjays8174I have relatives in their 90's. One is 96 and still very fit and active. She's still dancing even. I asked her what the secret is to be so healthy and active at her age. She said, 'don't stop moving'.
She played sports and was a dancer her whole life. Mobility is everything.

[@johnmorgan7947]

​@@jjays8174DNA" 😳

[@shantitanna8033]

About 10 yrs ago , I started to have tightness, cramp and pain in soles of my feet . Saw podiatrist - he thought it was due to poor circulation , who sent me to a vascular surgeon , who did many tests and prescribed medication , which I could not tolerate .
It is such a relief to know that my symptoms were due to tight calves , I intend to follow your advise, I am certain , I will get better.
Thank you very much Dr Harlow,
Keep up the good work.
Greetings from Canada

[@user-mr9yd3bw9k]

Doing the calf stretch each time I go to the loo so I remember to do it throughout the day. Takes less than a minute each time

[@AbiNomac]

Wow I had know idea the foot needed looking after in this fashion. Thank you

[@jerryg3524]

enjoyed this video very much thanks Will. Something I like about it is I see you practice what you preach

[@barbiec4312]

Have just discovered your channel recently and am finding it well thought out and very helpful. Thank you.

[@TheQueensWish]

Thank you so much! This is a big help. Recently I’ve had some foot pain exactly in that area and I was wondering if it was a stress fracture. Now I will try these three exercises to strengthen my foot! I’m so glad you have a book out. I’m interested!

[@antoniogarza558]

Thank you for your videos. I’d love to see a video where you mention why it’s bad to go barefoot for most people!

[@ranigovender4218]

Thank you doctor. I appreciate your time and information. It is very helpful, inspiring and motivating. Stay blessed always 🙏 😊

[@gaylesweigert1142]

Great video. I’m going to buy your book. I’ve looked at a couple of your videos. Your advice is so easy to incorporate into my schedule. Thank you so much,

[@xjAlbert]

Hello from New York City. I appreciate your clear demonstrations and justifications. Cheers, Edward

[@blossums7]

Thank you for your videos!

[@jabezpartners4460]

Thanks Will.....am grateful indeed....almost 55 and having problem with weight and my feet cause me sleepless nights....thank you

[@bernadetteflynn5005]

I’ve started to have problems with my feet and was wondering what to do. Your video came just at the right time. I’m going to try these exercises and see how I get on. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidclark3603]

I've bought your book, it's absolutely brilliant, thanks!!!!

[@rudolfhuijs4526]

Very useful information for some of us beyond the half century mark. Appreciate your videos!

[@yussepig6629]

I like how short and to the point your videos are and how logical yiur explanations are

[@user-um2vt8ov7b]

I recently had plantar fasciatis and changed my running shoes strengthened my calf muscles and toes and loved your video we don't think of our feet and how we are walking until they ache and force you to be aware❤

[@anngeorgiou1326]

Watching from Greece. Thank you for your videos they are great and much appreciated. I am 78yrs old had polio when I was 10 so needless to say have a lot of weakness in my legs so thank you again.

[@alenalim9160]

Thank you so much Dr. Will. Your video is very informative and I will follow your foot exercise. I got plantar fasciitis.

[@catherinedao1592]

Thank you very much for sharing precious information. Its easy to follow and practise.

[@lauratempestini5719]

Very good at explaining and pointing out the details.

[@azwa1941]

Awesome. Exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@57sallyd]

Wonderful thankyou Will.Great tips
I am an RN and enjoy giving basic reflexology for patients at times 🙏💕Sarah NZ

[@just_norma7]

Great explanations. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@niloo_atribecalledlove]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos!!! It would help tremendously if we could see your feet in the first exercise as well. I’m sending this to my elderly relatives and sometimes it’s difficult for them to tell what’s being done 🩵✌🏽

[@stevon7969]

Always great helpful vids
😊

[@lucillachan1712]

Thank you so much for such a useful message.👍👍💪🏻💪🏻

[@christinehofilena7904]

Thank you for this video!! Useful indeed

[@annmahoneyleslie1894]

Excellent info! Thank you. 🙏

[@Tereff]

Been seeing a PT for an extremely sore ankle and heel for weeks with limited success. Watched this video, did the calf stretch and golf ball roll to my foot and within 2 days my foot and ankle are 85% better! Canceling my PT sessions....... Thank you Will!!

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear I'm so pleased my guidance was able to offer you such drastic relief with such a noticeable improvement!

[@sarlakapadia9251]

Thank you so much for showing these three steps for stronger feet..❤

[@gordondixon3555]

Thanks for the videos very informative. Think your book did make a good Father's Day present.
My son bought it.

[@rise4329]

Thank you!! Very informative!!!😊

[@carolynmalek3202]

Great advice! I have tendonitis and it feels better already, from doing what you suggested.

[@kathleencrowley3616]

Thank you. I found your exercises very helpful.

[@deborahneely3233]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@patricia19551]

This is so good, thank you so much, I will do these exercises.

[@dennysmith7862]

Great instructions - thanks doc...
A French friend gave me a great piece of info regarding Reflexology...
Walk on hosepipe that's left loosely curled up on ground...

[@arkashasokarajan488]

Thank you so much. I do follow your advice and have got relief from my foot pain.

[@BeaStevens-tz8bm]

Thanks so much for this segment.❤😍👍

[@nayanahegde5836]

Gratitude for sharing 🙏

[@Breathenow12345]

Wow I often have anchillies issues. Your suggestions for foot health are very doable. Thanks.

[@bettyharvath5217]

Watching from Delaware on the Eastern Shore of the USA. Bought your book can’t wait to get started.

[@clautairesanon6315]

Great, helpful and simple. Thank you. God bless.

[@canadiansociologist5929]

Appreciated info very much.

[@momikabir5749]

Thank you so much for your exercises , god bless you

[@laihwatan2119]

Thank you for your guidance and I will exercise to keep my feet healthy .

[@darrelllancaster9554]

Good information. Thank You.

[@khursheedalam819]

Thank you very much for legs and feet strengthening exercises ❤

[@radhapillai7705]

Thanks for this!🙏🏽

[@premaraja1585]

THANK YOU YOUNG MAN. TRIED THE GET UP EXERCISE FROM FLOOR FROM FALL. NOW THE CURRENT EXERCISE. GOD BLESS YOU. IT IS AVERY USEFULL EXERSISE.

[@GregVega727]

Thank you Will! Excelent advice!

[@marianachinguwa3638]

Thank u so much l have very painful feet but the exercises are helping me a lot

[@farahashique6056]

Thank you Young man you're doing a very rewarding feed helping the neglected one's may God bless you 💝👍💯💎🤝this is very beneficial 👍💯💎

[@cindiannmcdonald2385]

Very interesting! Thank you!

[@karentrainor7922]

Just found your channel. Fabulous videos! Subscribing for more. Just developed plantar fasciitis from enthusiastically over exercising, so this is helpful. Thank you

[@annelotter6031]

You're advice reaches me one failed foot operation and constant feet pain, too late😭

[@thomasbrady63]

Wow . I played a lot of basketball and destroyed my feet jumping. I didn’t realize it until my early fifties. Thanks so much.

[@maritesdirecto1079]

Thank you Will. I like your tips, they are simple and easy to follow ❤

[@sile8389]

I lost this video and have been searching for it. After 6 miles of hiking, I start getting a sharp and burning pain below my toes in my right foot. A short break helps but I’m definitely incorporating these exercises. I had plantar fasciitis years ago and it was awful.

[@francescabarrow3826]

You might find it helpful to get a proper biomechanical assessment from a specialist musculoskeletal podiatrist. They specialise in understanding hoot function in walking. Clearly something is going on in one foot but not the other. You may benefit from custom made insoles to correct the timing cycle of your gait. Please make sure you choose an HCPC registered professional with at least 5 years experience and who specialises in biomechanics! Good luck Francesca Barrow

[@kayelle8005]

I’ve been having problems with a sharp, burning pain in my right foot below my right little toe. Worse in the morning, then ok after I’ve walked on it a little bit and then if I walk too much it starts aching. At first when it was really bad and I couldn’t walk on it they thought it was a stress fracture and I wore a boot for three weeks after which it plateaued at the level I’m at now. Very frustrating.

[@leslie5646]

Thank you. Helpful 👍

[@sahrahussein3756]

Thank you phyio man ❤️I enjoyed your excellent exercise

[@maryloudelossantos1624]

Thank you, Will, for the helpful TIPS.

[@valeriefelicien3483]

That is so cool because this is very important for every day people

[@DaveKaramazov]

Wow. Thank you!

[@totallydomestic433]

Great advice thank you. I use one of those rocker type stretchers every day both feet. Hopefully it keeps my calves from tightening up.
The other two i will do also.

[@Querencia7779]

Such excellent information.

[@lorrainecarelse7860]

Thanks Will, watching from South Africa...you explain things very well. Finding someone at your age helping us... I'm 70 yrs young ,just got a painful knee from nowhere? ...

[@gloriacote2074]

Love your videos dr will. Good explanation and great demonstration.

[@vijayanair2823]

Very useful information, very few people talk about the feet which are so important.Thanks

[@9parasqn656]

I ruptured my achilles 15 years ago and have had Plantar faciitis several times since. I am a regular hill walker and often carry heavy weights over several miles. I think this is what causes my foot problems. I am doing your exercises and hope it helps over time. Really interesting and well presented. Thank you.

[@viren156]

Can you show some exercis for flat foot

[@agnesnewton3811]

I just across this and I am so grateful, for nearly a year now I have been having most of the symptoms you described. I am going to start the three exercises in the video now. Thank you so much.

[@LocoCocoJorge]

Thanks, Will. I am a fit 98 y.o. - a lot of it due to your educational videos! I am on a very strict regiment. Appreciate everyting that you do. Okay, gotta run - I have 2 more sets of push-ups to do!

[@crowmedicine3890]

Yes, right...

[@susanhill3100]

Wow 98!... That's awesome!... Go You!... You are an inspiration!... 💯

[@user-jl1pv8dj2y]

😂❤

[@angbeeleng6437]

❤ super 💯

[@fahminatoufiq7136]

Thanks for such a informative video .

[@joseenoel8093]

Thanks again, such great sound advice! Do it all correctly keeps us aligned and looking right! ❤ I've just realiazed my calves are tight, going down stairs has my arms to the sides looking like some chick chimp!😅

[@milaprskalo5777]

Finally revealing the original ceiling. Wish the flat / apartment remodeling does the same. Cheers to all of you.

[@traciehunt6919]

Thank you very much!
I have a bad left ankle it does not flex due to rheumatoid arthritis. So i walk on my tip toes whenever im not wearing shoes. Its been over 20 years and my foot is really tight. Thanks for the tips I really believe they will help release the tightness of my muscles.

[@michaelarauraung-rf5pw]

Just found your channel. Great and simple tips. Will surely get into it

[@zoolaikhaaumjaud8643]

Thank you so much for sharing this useful information.

[@graceevangelista7152]

Thank you, Doctor.

[@marlelarmarlelar9547]

Thanks for easy to do exercises!

[@jspohl]

Thank you! ✨

[@heathermahony110]

THANK YOU!!!!!! God Bless!🙏💛

[@thomasbrady63]

I work in Medicare. This guy is great . I’ve had plenty of foot and knee problems for such a long time .

[@pvspeaks]

Awesome content. Can u make sure camera shows full body (feet too). Thank u.

[@moh574]

Thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@ghaiusha]

Thanks dear i am 65years old & just had a fall & sprained my right ankel jst the right time for me to follow you thanks
Regards ☺️

[@CW1002]

The last exercise was recommended to me 45 years ago. I started doing it again. Brilliant.

[@deewils7301]

Thank you!!

[@nadiaadan4514]

Thank you very much, I will buy your book.

[@fatimavaz6974]

Thanks alot for your 3 easy & practical exercises..I was having pain near my big toe and these exercises were very helpful..the pain has disappeared. Rightly said sometimes it's the wrong footwear that causes pain.God bless for your advice..