ONE Incredible Trick to Improve Your Walking
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals one great exercise - that almost no one knows about - that can improve your walking. This exercise can also help with knee pain.
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Hello everyone, thank you for watching the video! There are a few comments about the introduction being too long. It is there to explain WHY the exercise is important (why would anyone do an exercise without understanding the reason?) so I would recommend watching it! But if you want to skip straight to the exercise, it starts at 5:16. Thanks and hope it helps :)
I enjoy the explanations. Thanks from an oldie 😂
Too many people want a 'quick fix' these days. Your introduction was crucial for me to identify all the symptoms this weak muscle group was causing. I walk and/or stand on concreate 6 hours a day - 4 or 5 days a week. At the end of the day my knees and ankles were so bad I can hardly walk and it takes over 8 hours to recover to the point I can walk somewhat safely. After two days of your suggested exercise I have noticed a vast improvement in stamina and recovery time. Thank you!!!
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Thank you, HT. Should you also do calf strengthening exercises as well though? Otherwise will there be an imbalance because the opposing muscle isn't being exercises?
I speeded up this video…
I’m a 69 yr old female. 10 years ago I was a runner. Mostly 5Ks. Some 10Ks, 10 milers and even 1 mini marathon. Under 3 hrs I might add. 4 yrs ago I fell and broke both ankles. 1 simple break. My right was dislocated, broke 3 bones and torn everything. It’s taken awhile but I’m running again. Not as fast. But, hey, I’m out there. In fact I’m doing a 5K this Saturday. Wish me luck.
How’d you do Saturday?
@@TampaJohn Hello. My time was 50.32. I placed 586 out of 888. I’m happy with that 🙂. Thanks for asking. I’m planning another run next month. Ankle a little sore . But , not to bad. 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️
Blessings 🙏🏾
Thankful to you young man for helping the senior citizens. God bless you.❤
I enjoy your videos. I am 79 yrs young and am trying to improve my walking
My husband and I spent the winter in Europe after retiring. We deliberately didn't rent cars. We used public transport and walked everywhere. In 15 weeks my Fitbit confirmed that we walked over 600 miles or 960k! All of our knee and hip creeks disappeared!
Nice to here,the exercise helped
I am 84 years old and embarrassed and ashamed of how my once strong legs have deteriorated Bad knee injury resulted in painfull walking ten years ago and lazyness came to me and my legs paid the price as I am unbalanced and fearfull when walking These are terrific excercises You are very charitable to help us who need help Thank you
I don't think the actual definition of laziness is 'the action of avoiding pain'. I think 'the action of avoiding pain' is actually defined as smart. Learning some actions to take to avoid pain or further injury seems especially smart to me. If I'm still taking responsibility for improving the workings of my body when I'm 84 years old, I'll think I'm pretty smart indeed.
And brave.
Same with me… don’t give up🌺
@@crystalconcrete7605 What he meant was that laziness onsets when the things you used to do
and take for granted - suddenly become difficult. More often than not - in ways you did not expect.
At that point - merely thinking about alternatives or ways to overcome difficulties (and yet persevere
with doing the activities you used to do), - takes a significant amount of mental strength for older people.
From my observation of working with seniors - this is the exact breaking point. Avoiding doing
things and not bothering with alternatives. Next, doing less and less of everything - combined with
a growing desire to be "left in peace and quiet", away from otherwise bright ideas akin to "do this and that".
That's how they break. And laziness is right there to cause it. Laziness of age. And that is laziness on some
huge steroids, make no mistake.
It takes a mental strength or a Spartan warrior - to lead active life when you're 80 and up. That's why so few
manage to do it. But, it's not impossible. You've got to start early enough and never stop. Otherwise, it may
be too late and many (but not all!) doors will be permanently closed. Always look for multiple ways to be
active, creative and positive. I've seen it being done. More so, i took part in helping others do it.
The word that stood out to me the most in your comment is fearful. Being fearful is a way of shutting your body down, lose the fear strengthen the mind and the body will get stronger by determination and will. Work slowly everyday and see how little changes will make a big change. Fear makes people give up. Best wishes hope it helps.
I'm a 76 year old female who has sat too much the past three years because of the COVID lock down. Even tho the lock down ended a year ago I have kept sitting and staring at various screens at least four hours a day. It took two years of COVID to weaken my legs, and so the past year I have felt too out of shape to move. That is now ending. I have reached the point where it's going to be immobility if I don't strengthen my legs. This channel is so good I am motivated to watch all your videos and learn and go into action! What you offer is almost tailor made for me and my physio deficiencies. It is a God send. Thanks for all YOU do; and I must add that the comments here are so interesting, helpful, and inspirational. A big thank you to everyone!!
You can do it dshey! Yes, the comments in this community are exceptional. Thank you.❤️
I'm the same as you but had an extra year to weaken prior to lockdown due to rotator cuff surgery. It doesn't take long to feel really bad I've found because before all that I was going to the gym 4or5 days a week 🫣. I feel awful and lack motivation these days, I find it really hard to just get started and I'm not going back to the gym until I feel a bit more 'in shape'. Good luck with your improvements
Same here. I am using a cane now and my back is killing me.
I had the same problem after covid, no muscles, l was shocked how badly balanced l had become, needing to use a hand rail up and down stairs, l was only 60. I work hard to get the muscle strength back, l just dont want to fall and break anything.
😊
Thank you so much for this video with exercise and useful advice! For eleven years (since I had a subarachnoid haemorrhage) I’ve been telling GPs about the pain on the tops of my feet and up my shins and only got blank looks and no help, no physio or anything. You are the only one who knows what I’ve been talking about! I shall get cracking on the exercise asap. Thank you, I’m so grateful ❤
I’m 72. I find i do catch my toe when walking. This is probably the ticket. Thank you.
I haven't driven a car since 1973 since 1973 and walk everywhere in my town which has cobblestone streets. I notice that those who depend on cars spend a lot of time going to doctors, which I don't. Keep spreading the word and get people off their sofas . It affects every system in your body.
Dear Nan, aren’t you special.
@@eagle-eye29 yes I think your right.
@@clairea-t7045 I too walk a lot for my age which is 86. This is at least 2 miles three times a week and occasionally a lot more. I have no bicycle nor ever had a car and have been walking lots most of my life. I don't trip up, but do stumble sometimes on rough pavements, but being light on my feet can recover before falling.
Agree! Weight-bearing exercise is required to keep bone density.
Agree...while parked on my sofa🤔😘
Exercise starts at 5:18.
Thank you for this simple exercise. I just did it and I will add it to my routine. I'm recovering from surgery on my left foot and will be having the right one done in a few months. I'm in PT to learn how to walk properly in the meantime and this exercise will definitely help. New sub. 👍
Exercise starts at 5:18. THANK YOU!
Best of everything to you! It sounds like you're not letting yourself get discouraged.. bravo!
If that’s 12 inches between your heels and the wall then I’m a bigger stud than I thought I was! 💪🍆
Thank you
You're a hero. I'm not watching all that filler
Will, I watched the entirety of this (instead of skipping to the exercises) because you took the time to share your concern for those of us over 50. Thank you for your being a specialist. Your patients are blessed to have you.
TH-cam can be educational and caring and decent place as you have proven it.
I feel ‘energized’ when I walk. I look forward to my walks every day. Right now I’m 77 yrs old and my daily walk is five miles distance. I was a middle distance runner as a young man. I began running at age 14 - joined the AAU so I could compete in their track meets (800 meters) and got my little a** beat in every race by the 21 year old guys who were so much faster, had longer legs and quicker muscle twitch. That changed as I matured of course. I ran cross country in high school (got that letter jacket I so coveted). I continued running thru my adult years - collected whole drawers full of 10K race T-shirts in and around Eugene, OR back in the days when Prefontaine dominated every race… Eventually I donated all those race T-shirts to a charity and guys in El Salvador ended up wearing them. Eventually then - in my fifties I began having hip pains after heavy workouts and my physician (a runner himself) told me to ‘stop pounding the hip joints with daily miles - or I will have to do hip replacement surgery on you and you’ll have to relearn how to walk! Instead take up cycling, swimming, or walking.’ I began cycling and walking. For the past 15+ years I have been walking every day between five and eight miles/day. I walk year round. On summer evenings, when it’s 80° F, I head out about 90 mins to an hour before sunset. On winter days, when it’s as low as 24° F I take my walks in mid day when it’s warmest. The cautionary thing I’ll say about winter walking is BE AWARE of BLACK ICE! One of my walking companions slipped on black ice, fell, broke both wrists - when that happens you can’t even wipe your own behind or pull open the fridge door for six to eight weeks, so… Caution. My recommendation for serious walkers is: get some good earbuds or headphones- make yourself some mixes of music at your bodies preferred pace. My preferred pace is 116 BPM. So make all my walk mixes conform to that 116 BPM twitch rate. (You can adjust the beats/minute in GarageBand for example). I have dozens of 75 minute mixes I can choose from. Just suit up, lace up your shoes, put in your earbuds and go. Your pace may be faster than 116 or slower - experiment, you’ll find the right speed. Get out there on the road - enjoy the fresh air and the scenery - let the miles disappear under your feet. Do it every day. Build up a walking habit. You’ll be glad you did!
Such a motivating message!!! God bless you! Wishing you good health and happiness always!
What a great idea.! Old people wandering around deaf because they have ear buds in. ! Duh!
Hi Will, I have been doing the exercises for this...learned from you and am very impressed that they really work.I also used a 4kg kettle ball on my foot, applying the same principle. My walking is completely stable now, no knee pain and my lower limb feels 'light' when walking. I was feeling shaken and had lost confidence after falling and breaking both my wrists in 2022, and with a diagnosis of osteoporosis left feeling vulnerable when walking my dog. I managed to walk half of the West Highland Way this in June 2023, so a big thank you for sharing this so freely.
I have just ordered your book from Amazon
...in one day. This exercise immediately corrected the 'tripping' I experienced for years on our shop's carpeted irregular floor. I was not conscious of any improvement until the day ended. I wore my TEVA sandals which were prone to 'catch' and regularly induce potential trips. After a 6-hour shift, I realized there had been none. It's been three days with various shoe styles and still no problem. Your presentations/videos are EXCELLENT as presented. Thank you again...
I looked for the book in library not available one can't always afford to buy every book needed
I started walking backwards with one hand on a railing. It has helped my low back and hip pain and tightness. So simple!
That’s the one area that hurts when I walk. Lower back.Thank you for that. Any other tips from readers are welcome.
@@tonymurray814 Me too
@@tonymurray814 x-country ski machine, back bridges off the bed, kneeling squats.
Basically working the hamstrings and lower butt. And walking backwards to.
@Tony Murray Hi Tony. I would look into glute exercises if you're suffering back/hip pain when walking. I did and can't believe the difference!
@@te34 Thank you, can u suggest any sites?
I have been doing this exercise for about 10 days and what a difference !! Thank you so much. I feel young again !,,
I'm a disabled Vietnam Vet, and after four spinal surgeries I was assured by the VA that there's no exercises that can help me learn to walk without pain. I came across your vedio and I'm counting on you to give me that lost ability again. Thank You, JD
kindly keep us posted on your progress
Hi Friend. I’m an Aussie Vietnam Veteran myself. Surname Jones. (Nifty)’.
Fellow Vet. Thank you for your service. Welcome home.
All the best in your recovery...
I started going barefoot or in barefoot style shoes and I feel so much better
You know what you’re talking about. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for your big help i am 71 years,God bless you
I know an older lady who tripped and fell and fractured areas of her spine. She recovered and then fell again …both times she said her foot didn’t lift and caused the fall. I can’t believe this wasnt addressed when she was in rehab. Also, it’s sad out healthcare system only treats the sick you and doesn’t recommend ways to prevent injury. I’ve never heard of this muscle or these exercises. Thank you.
This would have been a great exercise from my therapist post stroke I can’t imagine why she never offered it but am eternally grateful to you for sharing
She probably didn't know about it - suggest it to her!
I have been going for PT for the last 4 months to strengthen my legs & balance. When I mentioned that the shin muscles & ankles were painful & asked for any exercises to help, they did not offer any specific ones, just to keep doing the prescribed ones. Thank you so much for this video
I'm 55, hike 1 to 2x/week in warm months with 1,000 to 5,000 elevation gains. I often have pain in the muscle you describe, even though I lift, jog and run intervals. This exercise will be a game changer! Thank you very much!
Walk with your feet u see your shoulders- don't walk with you feet in a line- if you know what I mean. Look at your foot prints and see the pattern.
There are also very simple stretches to relive this kind of soreness and they take few minutes too.
@@jolaczerlanis269 how? Teach, don't just say it.
@@laurabarber6697 how do I walk in a line?
@@CKA2603 just google it.. tjats what i sid when i needed it long time ago. All i remember that it really helped .
I found putting an arch support insert in all my shoes including my slippers have cured my knee pain. Walk everyday and now I really enjoy it at 76.
Yup - fallen or 'dropped' arches in your feet will cause knee pain. Simple biomechanics (Physio here ).
I second that. My husband and I were going for a walk and he was walking behind me for a stretch with one of our dogs. He noticed my right ankle was bowed in - pronated- and recorded a video on his phone to show me. I was shocked! I had no idea that ankle pronated, and I had been having some pain in that need for some time. I immediately got some appropriate OTC insoles, and within a couple of days that knee was feeling great and greatly reduced the pronation in that ankle.
Starts at 4:30
Thank you Will for sharing your knowledge with us. We don't often think of how other muscles have to compensate for those weak areas. Really makes sense. Appreciate your demos and explanations. Carry on!
The Tib muscle doesn't only lift the foot up, it's a concentric muscle so it also slows down the foot fall, if the muscle is weak then the foot slams down onto the ground and puts too much shock through the leg and hip.
All muscles work both concentrically and eccentrically; a slow return of the foot to the floor will exercise it eccentrically; this gives the control you are speaking of. He does cover this in the instructions, but doesn't mention that particular facet of the return to the ground.
Dear Man, you just keep explaining. It’s so important to understand the why as well as the how. I’m very grateful for your clear explanations. I ordered your book and look forward to reading it.
Always good videos. He’s not only explaining how the exercise works, but why. It’s so important to know the mechanics of the body before starting anything especially for over fifties.
Thanks. From an 81 yo.
I wish more personal trainers would discuss this. I’ve always had shin splints and fallen arches and this sounds like it would help. Thank you so much for what you do.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am going to add this exercise today. Recently , I turned 75 and have issues still from months ago, fracturing my left foot and almost broke my left ankle. Getting older sucks. Thankful to your channel for helpful training and exercises.
I am 85 and work out and swim regularly at our local gym. Pin machines help me with my leg muscles. I walk my dog in the summer and do a lot around the yard. I eat small meals and have lost wt.
Not getting older sucks even more . Keep up the good work.
I agree with your comment that getting older sucks ,I think you have nailed it!😅
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I tore my post tib about a year ago and I am still in pt. I now have pain in the anterior of my ankle and my pt has added the excercise you show here. I do three sets of ten but you have inspired me to do more and move to the more challenging types shown here. Thanks.
You are adorable and so easy to understand! ❤
This is the exact problem I'm having with my walking and lower leg pain. I have hip arthritis and after prp it has settled, however my lower leg is painful and I have problems walking. I do this exercise as well as a couple others and it helps! Thank you for posting this video !
I find that just walking on your heels, without letting your toes touch the ground (if you can do that), is an effective way to develop the same muscle.
Improves balance too, lol!
but will it strain your knees??
@@priyv8710 no
@priyv8710 - Shouldn't. Never had any problems. Don't need to lock your knees.
Can't believe the comments about too much talking. How do you like your videos? Here is an exercise that affects a muscle I'm not going tell you about that serves a function i will not describe and addresses an ailment I'm not going to mention! Bloody hell, what is wrong with you people...
To the point mate that’s how. Get off your high horse!
@@cpellercpeller5463 Yep, can't fault you there, that is annoying. 👍
@@fundamentallymartin9656 The rest of his video is excellent, all info straightforward & clear. Gonna try this exercise, never heard of this & never saw any exercise/resistance equipment that addresses this frontal lower leg area.
@@cpellercpeller5463 It’s YT pushing them to do that!
No swearing, please. Respect.
Thank you for this advice. I’ve been trying to do this one alternating with toe raises (which was rather difficult standing up hands free). Now I can change accordingly without the fear of losing my balance. 👍
Thank you! Went thru 3mo of healing & recovering from a bad ankle injury in June. Doc said “You’d be better off if it had broken.” Am happy to have exercises to strengthen my ankles. Love walking & dancing and am not stopping as I gratefully age. Everyday above ground🎁🌎
Fantastic explanation. I got operated for the ankle and faced stumbling problems .Then started anterior tiabialis strengthening and now can walk more with ease wihout the fear of falling
I am an ex long distance runner and (now aged 73 with a hip replacement) still a frequent gymn user, also normally walking around 30 miles a week. However I can see the value of this and have noticed that I am not picking my feet up like I used to so thank you. I will be doing this exercise and will encourage my wife to do the same.
@Graham Newton Your comment along with the video really hit home with me! I am a work from home, self employed software developer ... 68 and I walk approximately 20 miles per week on game trails on my rural wooded property. My best trick is catching my toe(s) on downfall branches or rocks or uneven ground. I use hiking poles which have saved me many falls as well as helping me with better walking posture. Cutting to the chase ... in the last year, I have been troubleshooting various hip/knee issues and the whole muscle unbalance thing is a big player ... I believe. This video speaks to that and I will be adding this exercise. I am sure that I have neglected these muscles!
@@theroadhome_Liz_Summers Good to hear Liz. Keep up the walking. I’m a great believer in the saying that those that do can and those that don’t can’t, at least in relation to exercise when you get older. Deterioration might be inevitable but not exercising certainly accelerates it.
Have you ever tried MBT shoes? I was lucky to try a pair 20 years when I had no insurance in a Walking Store. I was instantaneously a different joyous person. I have MS and Scoliosis, and I can move like I never have in my life.
‘Gym’
@@grahamnewton4381 hip replacement means ur training was useless
Over the past few days I have been watching your videos. Extremely Grateful for your efforts in sharing these strategies.
Thank you Will! I love your long intro to explaining why we can exercise in certain positions and how to be safe doing it! We older folks need the slow precise demonstration and guidance of the HOW TOs!! Thanks again.
I'm 67 years old, otherwise spry and fit. I do about a 40-minute walk every morning. A couple of months ago, I had a bad fall, landing on my upper chest and lower left jaw. Nothing broken or fractured, was sore for a few days, but my self-esteem has taken quite a bit longer to get over it. So yes, I have been catching my left foot on all sorts of things on the street lately... and even more distressing, even when there isn't anything on the street to trip on. Oh my, oh my, so this is why! And, even better, so this is how! Thank you so much.
This sounds like me 😁honestly tripping and falling while running when i cant even see why ...this is def going to help
I stand on the edge of a stair and drop my ankles below, then up onto tip-toes. Great stretch in both directions. 😊
Is that not a stretch though? He's talking about strengthening the muscles not stretching.
Good tip!
Yes I’ve done that, really helped my drop foot from sciatica
That is a calf muscle strengthening exercise for the muscles at the back of the legs - he is describing a tibialis anterior exercise.
I'm 65, no pains whatsoever, but after our long period of Covid inactivity, I started tripping or stumbling just as you've described - toes not always clearing.
I'm going to start this exercise today to see if I can get my walking confidence back. Thank you.
Where that muscle is too weak, people walk with flat feet instead of reacting to what is on the ground. Also videos to get up from the ground ( strengthen underlying muscles) and balance exercises.
Covid inactivity is a great term and should be recognized as a condition. The authorities told the old fogies to isolate and now we are paying the price.
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I'm 65, and have had both hips replaced. I have been working with increasing my daily walking, over the summer I got two walks in per day with the dogs, I worked my way up to 5 miles total per day. I discovered I wore the toe ends off all my shoes, I do think this will really help improve my progress. Thank you!
Thanks for the tips, about a year ago I fell and hurt my left hip. Not a break but a bad bruise. So I haven’t been walking the dog a lot and your exercise sounds like just the thing to help me.
I'm a 65 yo with a dog and have noticed in the last few years that I can trip on the smallest of uneven pavement or root. I achieved black belt status 25 yrs ago and used to exercise the muscle all the time to make kicks with the toes pulled back. Thanks for the reminder to work on it again
You got old Steve, I was a fell runner in my teens, then, 5 years in the Marines. Was doing mini-triathlons up until 53yrs old (2020). Was starting to have some age related issues similar to yours. Unfortunately had a stroke in Aug of 2020, can't even walk to the nearest shop now.
Hi Gary- suppose growing old is better than the alternative!! Hope you're not too debilitated and the determination to be a marine helps you to keep going and doing what you can to keep healthy.
@@stevebevan8313 Thanks Steve...........yeah at least having a stroke at a fairly young age gives me a slightly better chance at recovery? I'm very debilitated and running out of stamina/determination/will to carry on etc. Pain, spasticity and lack of help are my main obstacles right now. Combine that with a family who've now dropped me in favour of their own ignorance and the ignorance of the general populous and you're fighting a losing battle. I guess I'm kinda giving you a heads up cos I was noticing things like' tripping up' when I never would've and I had a couple of TIA's before the main event but didn't know what they were. Basically keep an eye on yourself cos if this happens to you, you're life's over mate. Especially if you're a bit older.
Thanks Gary- good luck and try to keep positive ( easy to say I know)
Keep that determination, Gary. Don’t let those around you pull you down. There are so many sites on the web where you can find the support you deserve. Good luck to you.
I'm a 73 y-old tai chi and gentle exercise teacher ( water and land strength and balance) and glad to add this to my repertoire. Explanation is clear and worth knowing. Thanks
I'm 70, just found the channel, and it speaks to me , So simple and effective, once put in daily play.
Patient, careful, knowledgeable and responsible teaching is always much appreciated!
Good job❤
Agree!
Spot on! 74 yo here, i have reasonably strong legs for my age but my left foot is dragging the ground as I walk as you describe and I had no awareness of the importance of this muscle group. Hopefully a game changer now!
I always watched ur video and it helps me lot I'm 76 yrs old female n follow your lecture on how to exercise properly. Your a great help to us seniors. Love it
Amazing. A fabulous exercise that I didn't even realise what it affected. So many older people trip because they don't pick up their toes they slide their feet. Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to tell as many people as possible about this exercise.
Accidental encounter with this video, but it is Exactly the problem from my first long walk in a long time. Right on target ! So, much thanks to you Will, (and the "synchronicity" thing!)
Wow! Thanks! Just found your site. I am 75, 7 months out from TKR and adding exercises to my daily routines to keep as active and strong as possible. I walk alot, and sometimes over dramatize each step to stretch all the muscles and tendons. I live in the mountains of Southern Ecuador, so 5500 feet elevation provides more of a total workout. Now you can be another great source for me. Thank you.
What’s TKR?
@@lis819 Total Knee Replacement.
@@laureleephillips8266 thanks!
Great presentation! Saw similar video elsewhere but this one is far superior. Yours have much better explanations and in-depth exercise variations. Thank you for sharing.
Hi I am Krishna ,67 years old woman from Malaysia ...after I had my Lazer treatment done for my vericose veins,I have been very scared to attempt any type of exercise for my very painful knees .But after watching your exercises,I have attempted on a number of them and slowly but surely it's helping me....thank you Will.
I’d never heard of this exercise before. I don’t walk much because I do tend to trip easily. Also ankles and knees wobbly leading to unsteadiness of gait. I’m a senior citizen with no identified physical impediments. This is definitely something I will try out!
You won't believe what this wonderful exercise will do. People need to walk and this will help to walk straight and prevention from falling. Keep safe.
Currently recovering from a torn Achilles tendon so am learning how to walk again after 12 weeks in a boot. So dorsiflexion is not appropriate just yet but heel raises are. Each day I can physically feel the improvements as the ankle range of movement gets progressively better and stronger. I have turned my daily walking environment into a gym; so I do knee flexions against a wall, squat standups & sit downs at the bus stop and I found a lovely set of small steps with a handrail where I could work my weak leg by moving the good leg up and back down a step 10 times. People must have thought I was crazy starting to go up a step then appearing to change my mind and go back down a step but it worked brilliantly on my leg. Each day feels better than the previous day.
Thank you Mr Harlow. You have such empathetic understanding of our feet woes and you provide dooable solutions which we should not be complaining about.
Brilliant! I'm adding this to my daily exercises. Thank you!
Yes! I'm 70 and this weak ankle business has recently started to happen. Thank you for the video and tip!
I'm 71 & recently I've started accidentally kicking the corners of my rugs up ! It's good to know we're not alone!
@@jerryshunk7152ha im 62 and doing the same thing I almost fell a couple of times it's tough getting older I'll try those exercises and maybe I'll lift my feet up better when walking
I began adding this exercise to my routine when I saw Ben Patrick Knees over toes Guy videos. Big help for knee pain as well as walking backwards. No more knee pain at 80 years. Thank you I'll do the walking tomorrow as you suggest. I subbed.
That's an awesome workout. Very simple yet very effective. Thank you so much Sir.
Awesome video many thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated 😊
Nice. If he was my physiotherapist, I would be more "motivated" for sure. :)
It’s the first time I’ve seen any of your videos and I found it very clear, well explained and a simple exercise to do at home. Great stuff, will be watching more of your videos (have subscribed 😉).
Will, this is wonderful. I have had a poor recovery from knee replacement surgery, and have associated ankle weakness. You exactly described my symptoms, as I am relearning to walk, with a goal of walking the Camino di Santiago later next year. Am subscribed now, and will get your book. Awesome advice, thank you!
Have a great pilgrimage. My goal, too.
@@janicehussock7735 you too Janice :), so looking forward to it….having such a goal really helps to drive my improvement focus.
Hi Will - I am 67 and have issues with my balance and walking. Several years ago I scraped my Achilles tendons on both legs. I came across you’re video by accident and tried your exercise straight away. I was totally surprised to find that I couldn’t do this standing up - I couldn’t raise my toes. I’ve tried it seated and can do it then and can feel the burn in my muscles. I’m going to continue doing like this until I can do it standing. Thank you for your video - it may help me greatly.
Thank you! This is a great exercise, I am 56yrs old and love walking with my mum who is 88yrs old so this exercise will be great for both of us. Your explanation was brilliant...Thanks again...👍👍👍
Thanks so much, doc! I very much appreciate your instruction and encouragement. 💐🤗
Thank you. I love that you summarized the three variations again at the end. That makes it easier to follow when I actually try it.
This makes so much sense. The "talking" that some are complaining about is very clear and educational. Great video. I think I'll get the book!
Thankyou for this exercise. I have been tripping over my feet for the past few years. Any improvement is welcome.
You have described my problem with walking perfectly. I’m 10 weeks post hip replacement so haven’t walked properly for 3 years. Now learning all over again but everything aches, hips, knees, ankles and lower back. Will try this exercise for a few weeks and hope it helps.
Get yourself trekking poles and watch videos on how to use them for 'hiking'. Using them correctly improves posture, core strength and stamina!!!
Get custom fitted orthotics my lower extremity pain went away after orthotics lined up my feet,ankles legs knees and hips got aligned no pain. Don’t get over the counter but have a podiatrist custom fit them for you!!!
This is similar to my problem. I had knee replacements a decade ago. Now I need a hip replacement, I have to do some PT first and then get surgery done in a couple of months.
My gait is all off though. And it hurts to walk, I just hurt all over but I still do walk and do what I can in the way of exercise. After my hip replacement I will have to
re learn how to move.
I go to the pool a couple of Times a week and that does give me some relief when I'm in water.
I will try these exercises in addition to what they are showing me in physical therapy.
I may try the trekking poles someone said in the comments. I do walk nature trails in parks. I saw someone using those poles and wondered if it would help support me better when walking.
I wish you the best and hope you find improvement with walking and you continue to heal.
Great and effective video which enabled me to walk downstairs normally instead of leading with the same foot on each step. In the past I have had the most painful cramp ever in the muscles being exercised and am hoping by this exercise to never to have a repeat as all other cramps pale by comparison. Incidentally I am 86 years old and have a very sedentary life, enjoying all that is on offer from reading, music, streaming and all that is available in sports news ( football, I'm an Everton Fan so well versed in stoicism, otherwise I've had topped myself years ago. (- : . LONG story short.... Sir Will Harlow is more than inspiring me to keep an eye on my physique and hopefully will be Knighted for his work in this field.
Thankyou for simple exercises
The tibialis anterior is not only for lifting the ankle up but also for bringing the weight forward while standing and starting walk. Also every step the same.
You can say Tibialis anterior starts the walking (but there are also others that help)
Sound advice, will certainly have a go at this. I’m 81 and try to walk as often as I can. Getting rid of ‘stoop’ and this exercise will certainly help.
This is great! I just went through PT for gait improvement, and this was my only remaining problem. Many thanks.
I’ve suggested this to a few oldies, including myself, in addition to the use of a rowing machine first thing every morning! What a difference it makes!
This is so well done- thank you!!!!
Your channel appeared out of the blue and it was a light bulb moment. I have had two bad falls recently (last December and late March). The most recent was the worst and I have been scared to go walking for exercise but realised I had to improve my walking technique and have been practising raising my toes but seeing your post has opened my eyes. I will check with my physio so I can add this exercise to my routine. Thank you😊
Thank you so much for this tip. I am eager to start doing this-I have so many of the symptoms you mentioned and I was needing an exercise that targeted this specifically so I can improve my walking.
I turn 80 in May and your videos have helped me regain some abilities that I had lost, particularly related to Osteoarthritis in my right knee. I am so grateful. Farhan is not far from where I grew up, but my wife and I have been in Canada for 57 years.
Excellent exercise with a thorough explanation. I love to walk and hike and use the standing desk for my work, and every bit of information I can get is useful to me.
I also understand that hiking on woodland trails with stones and roots that make the terrain uneven is excellent for our walking and our sense of balance.
Many thanks for your TH-cam channel! (62yo)
Excellent explanation. I can now teach this to older family members. It was a good idea to add the time stamp of the exercise for those who lack focus and for those who wish to re-visit it.
Thanks young man. Thanks for thinking and helping seniors.
Thank you for explaining. It helps us to understand the why. I’m adding this exercise to others I’m doing to help with the knees, balance, and walking.
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this. I have droopy feet and this will become part of my regular daily movement regime!
You're right, that was incredible!
I am so very grateful to have found you! Sensible, practical advice - with love and respect from Atlanta.
Thank you so much Dr. I'll be doing this as soon as I start the day. I started tripping while walking in the street a few yrs ago. I had surgery on my rt ankle at 5yrs old. Now at 58 the podiatrist said I have to wear a brace because the surgery wasn't done properly. I'm going to get your book because keeping my body as strong as possible is my goal. Blessings to you for helping people get healthier ❤
Thank you. I needed this. I figured out why I kept tripping, sometimes falling. I have to remind myself lift my right foot . Now I have an exercise that will help.
Same here! I have tripped and fallen a lot and didn't realise this was the reason. Feeling hopeful for an improvement!
Yes, I’m 79 and have been feeling wobbly on the cobblestones where I live. I’ve noticed that when I trip, it’s my lazy toes that catch. Also my lower legs feel much more tired when I walk. I’m hopeful this exercise will solve the problem!
Yes same here fallen a lot while running last 2 years or so and this makes sense now
Just what I need. I have found myself tripping when there was nothing there. I realised my toe did not lift up enough. This is just the thing to strengthen that movement. And it is an exercise I can actually do, thank you. ❤
Let us know if the exercise actually produces results
Superb Video....Will...Explanation is so clear. Thanks a million
Ive had chronic anterior leg pain, including kind of shin splints and peroneal tendonitis. Im glad you addressed this because it doesnt get enough attention on youtube. Thsnks.