One Incredible Tip to Prevent Falls (Ages 65+)
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals a simple tip that can help over-65's avoid falls!
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Great advice! Thank you for posting!
I'm a 71 year old mail carrier. Allow me to add another tip. Don't go fast up or down any stairs. Slow down, take small steps, and be sure the fore foot is planted before lifting the back. Most of my falls and near falls have been from catching the front of my shoe on a stair while ascending too quickly.
I agree!
Sometimes carpet gets stretched and your toe may catch a small bunched up piece of carpet causing a fall. Apartment buildings that have a lot of traffic can cause this carpet bunching. The carpet where I live (rental bldg) replaced their carpet twice within ten years because of this bunching from the underlay.
I usually catch my heel on the edge of steps going downstairs, so I always hold the hand rail.
Remember the triple stumble uncle joey took boarding air force 1?
Thank you sir. I am a 77 yo male, in my city in the Netherlands the municipality pays for a " Better Standing" course for seniors over 70 yo. I will definitely pass on your tip.
I'm over 80 and this is excellent advice . This is a fantastic channel ,and thank you for taking the time and trouble taking them !
I'd fallen a few times before I Iearned to this. I not even learned to turn correctly, I learned to wear a fanny bag blet too. May be the only I can get help when it is needed.
I'm so pleased I am able to help - thank you for commenting!
I'm also 80, and while I agree with your basic point, Pete, I think a better program would consist of simply returning to 45 or maybe even 38.
Could we have directions on how to do this, please?
Since you're Welsh, like me, maybe you could remind us all about those traditional Cymric technologies involving black cats, saying the Lord's Prayer backwards, and so on that are supposed to be so effective.
For people who live in apartments, are there any that don't involve the smell of burning sulphur?
@@TheDavidlloydjones, ???; please clarify your comment. Tnx!
Thank you❤
I'm 76, and I just stood up and turned experimentally. I naturally take an extra step rather than cross my legs over. I never thought about it before. Thanks for raising awareness.
had to check that myself, and I do the same. Maybe being an ex athlete I'm more aware of my balance. Which is no help at all when I randomly lose my balance. Getting old is very frustrating.
Great help on turning. Several times I've nearly fallen so now I'll work on it and save myself from a forced hospital visit.
It's nice to see that even on New Year's Day you take care of the elderly!
It's important all year long!
Love this. My son is 18 months and he's new to walking /running. This is how he instinctively has discovered how to turn. Biomechanics lesson from the early years for the elders
Happy New Year ! Here’s to a fall-free 2024 for all of us !
Absolutely!
Thank s docfor information showing how take care .God blessed u .
Thanks Will for your efforts. I'm 65 and my mom is 85, so we're both interested in almost everything that you put out. Good demonstrations and appropriate length. 😊
Thank you for both supporting my channel - I'm happy I can be of help for you both!
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Thank you for posting this - it’s a great help with my walking 🚶 ‼️👏🏻
Thank you very much for this very important tip and I an so pleased that i stumbled (no pun intended) on to your channel.
I’m a senior who has just discovered your videos. Thanks so much. This method of turning is extremely helpful. 👍🏾
Happy to have you here! Happy new year to you
I am 77 and I overbalance and fall fairly regularly. Luckily, so far I have not had a bad injury. I am aware that it is only a matter of time before I hurt myself so today I will start taking advice from your videos which I thankyou very much for.
I was always told as a child raised by an older family to "pick up your feet when you walk". Marching steps are a bit exaggerated I think but certainly picking up your feet, not shuffling, is key.
Definitely!
Correct teachings. I like this teacher. He has correct knowledge. He is healthy, kind, joyful, honest. I feel good energy watching this channel. Happy New Year to all.
Me too! I agree
Thank you so much - happy new year to you too!
I was overmedicated and had falls and broken ones. Since watching your videos and dealing with the meds I am no longer having balance issues. I have won 4 MVP trophies in billiards in the last year
That's fantastic to hear! And congratulations on your trophies!
I recently had a fall with too tight of a turn. Fell down a few steps and fractured my foot. Think I am lucky because I could have broken hip etc. Thank you so much for this.
I'm sorry to hear about your fall - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery!
Guys, if you step first with the leg closer to the direction you're turning, it will also help. If you move your "back" leg first, you're more likely to cross over and trip. Instead, Just point your toes of the front leg in the direction you want to go, so you'll be turning you're leg out 30 to 45 degrees on that first step.
I'm so GRATEFUL that you addressed this, and SHOWED US how to approach turning correctly, THANK YOU!❤
Absolutely helpful, Mr Harlow. I tend to swing when I turn and have been quite close to losing my balance. This is an eye opener !
Always happy to help!
Excellent. I will start this today since I've been falling over stuff or while carrying stuff. Understand I have to do manual labor at 65 as I have a mountain home that requires a lot of work. Hence, I am climbing ladders, carrying furniture like today and I stumbled with a table. I've already fallen off a 10' ladder because I thought I was using my smaller ladder and I missed two steps & down I went on a cement basement floor. Don't know how it happen but I moved a square bucket and my head and neck went into the bucket and was cradled. Some luck, huh? Broke the bucket though. I have not prepared at all for the aging process or implemented anything I should have. I do a lot of masonry work, laying block, repairs. I refuse to stop but I need to find a way to do it safely. Possibly I just never thought 66 was old. I have the mind of a 25 year old. The body of a 66 year old. I finally have started to feel the aging process which stinks. I guess it's time to make common sense modifications. I do like the marching steps because I'm always moving at top speed. I have pets, gates throughout the house of which when I'm in my Timberland boots make it a little tougher to hurdle these gates. I guess I will slow down. Implement marching steps and start acting my age. Ugh. Also, I am a woman with osteoporosis so there's that.Thanks for the tip and the wake up call I guess I needed. Nice job!
I'm sorry to hear about your falls, they sound rather nasty! It's definitely true that we stay feeling younger in our minds which isn't a bad thing but it's definitely good to protect ourselves as our bodies inevitably age. Prevention is always better than treatment. Taking small steps towards safety is important!
This is exactly what happened to my mother more than 20 years ago. We were in the kitchen. Mom was finishing up something at the sink. She turned away and tried to start walking away at the same time, befory straightening out her legs and feet. She fell and broke her hip. I couldn't pick her up, but called out for help from the mailman, who had just gone by. He couldn't get her up either and said I should call an ambulance, as my mother was in a lot of pain, and may have broken her hip. I called my sister, who lived a few blocks away, and then the ambulance. The mailman stayed until my sister got there. My mother spent the next 5 weeks in the hospital, in great pain, while going through one new health crisis after another, until she finally died, just before we could have her moved home to care for her there.
My mother did have a rolling walker, but only needed to use it when outside.
I have a bunch of my own health issues now, and use my rolling walker to get around, both inside and out. Due to very bad knees, I walk very slow, so I am not likly to take a twist fall, but have fallen sideways from an armless chair twice after nodding off at the kitchen counter. Due to sleep apnea and other health issues, I am always exhausted, and often nod off. Anyway, the first time I fell out of the chair it took me several hours to get myself up, and I still don't know how I managed it. The second time, after trying to get up for a couple of hours, I called 911. They were able to get me up very quickly. Because I had woken up partway to the floor each time, I was able to break my falls, so I wasn't injured, just stuck on the floor. Now, when I need to sit at the counter or table, I keep my rolling walker on one side and the counter or tray table on my other side. My walker has handles, so it's like having an armrest on one side. Unfortunately, the seat on my walker isn't very comfortable which is why I rarely sit on it, even though it has arms on it. Parking it next to me to use one of it's arms is a big help though. I'm thinking of replacing the armless office chair that I use in the kitchen with one with arms. I use an office chair in the kitchen because it has wheels, so I can reduce the strain on my knees by scooting around the kitchen on the office chair. Rolling walkers aren't designed for scooting around while sitting on them, so misusing them can cause them to break.
A couple of days ago I saw a demo video of a bathtub lift chair being used to help a lady who couldn't get off the floor on her own. You scoot your butt onto the completely lowered lift chair then use the battery powered control to lift yourself up. I think that this device is called Shower Buddy. I've decided to get one, and keep it in the kitchen, which is where I am at the greatest risk of falling off a chair after nodding off. This product has a weight limit of 300 pounds. It's available online at Walmart, so it's probably also available at Amazon. I'll compare prices before ordering.
I live alone, so any reasonable steps that I can take to make myself safer makes a lot of sense.🤔😃
Anyway, thanks for your helpful video. Wish it didn't bring back such unhappy memories.
Hi there - I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to your mother, that must've been an incredibly difficult time for you all. A walker can be a very useful tool to offer support and confidence when moving around - it's good to always have it nearby in case it's needed. Like you say, it's never a bad thing to be taking as many steps as possible to protect yourself and to make sure you're safe. The lift chair sounds like a very wise idea - I will have to have a look into the different options they have. I'm wishing you all the best and keep up the great work looking after yourself!
I'm a falls prevention teacher and I recommend your video 100%. I agree with all that you said regarding this exercise. Great book to buy for quick reference. Thank you. Gill Williams
Super helpful info ~ thank you! I’m age 61 ,a section hiker of the Appalachian trail; my trail name is Twisted cause both my feet & legs naturally face big time towards the left. Turning right even while walking straight but to avert a rock or roots, can cause me to trip over my own foot.
Due to my job, I won’t get to finish the AT till Im 70. I now feel more equipped & confident with the marching technique. The only thing worse than falling & being incapacitated is doing it alone in the wilderness. Part of the AT includes a 100 mile wilderness section in Maine where I intend to successfully pass thru. This video will impact every step, so grateful.
Thank you so much it's great to have your support!
My tip would be to watch out when changing medications. If you start noticing postural hypotension, call your doctor. I had this condition twice in my life due to medication. One time I passed out and put a hole in the wall. Fortunately, I was just sore. Last time, I briefly lost consciousness and fell. I broke the head of my humerous at the shoulder socket. So be careful of changes in medication.
Omigosh. I hope you're ok. You're absolutely right. It's good that you reminded people.
@@user-ov4wr5yu4r Thank you. Overall, if you're going to break a bone, this one does not require surgery and heals in place so it's not too bad in my book.
I hope you have a great new year, Will, and you hit half a million subs this year.
I'm not 70 yet, but it's coming around the bend. I made a lot of right-angle turns in the house after watching this, just to see how my legs and feet move, and turns out (no pun intended) that I automatically make _rounded_ turns. I'll be mindful, though, to avoid sharp turns unless they're with the "marching steps." Lucky for me, I was in the marching band in high school, so that will come naturally. 😄
Thank you! It takes time to relearn movements!
I'm an 80yo country boy and I cut a walking stick, works great. I will take your advise as well.
That's good advice. What you call a marching turn is what I've discovered as stop, then turn, then go. That way I don't cross my feet, and I'm not pushed onward by momentum. Thank you.
Exactly military training march
Happy to help!
Nothing but tears and fears are left for me.
I am 73. Yesterday, I went to my Silver Sneaker's gym. It's a giant gym and has an exercise room where the walls are covered in mirrors. I started doing balance exercises (walking backwards, side step cross overs, etc. The gym attendant came in and I asked her if she could advise me on various balance steps. She said, "Probably." She that she would call her Supervisor. She came back into the room and said that she couldn't help me because of liability issues. She said, "What if I fell and then blamed the gym...
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I feel like I'm on my own, all alone. Nothing but tears and fears are left for me.
What?! That's disgusting. I suggest you do these physio exercises and others aimed at balance, holding onto a countertop or sturdy furniture at first. Also, I think tai chi is excellent for training weight transfer. You won't be just staying on one leg in real life. There are probably videos on youtube for that. Try to copy their positions as closely as possible if you can't find a class or teacher. One tip, tai chi is usually done with outward leg rotation of just 45 degrees (90 total for both legs) even if you can do more. It's a very stable medium position. I can't stand it that the gym market is for young airheads. I bet they can't even do what I could still do just ten years ago, probably have their lower abs hanging out, too, yet they give a bad attitude to sincere students of physical culture. Don't lose hope. Nenette Charisse said "Doing your best means the best you can do today." Some days you'll feel better than others. And I know this because I'm so old, I was in her ballet class when she said it. Just compete with yourself to improve. Hugs. 💞
...hi... Ur not alone ... Watch/read good (medically backed up info) and motivate yourself with small treats. Look after yourself like u would ur best friend. Being aware is already 1st phase of helping urself. We can only 'do our best' & this applies to looking after ourselves... every1 has same struggle - with different factors in the mix - success doesn't mean we have to b 100% perfect... enjoy as much as you can. X
Tom, I am 73 and want to encourage you. Rejection is sometimes protection. Stop whining and take charge! What this video is teaching is powerful and works!
There is no reason for you to worry. Take it one technique at a time. If you do what Will suggests, you are going to improve Big Time. Trust the body that God gave you and go to another gym where they really care about people! We are all with you! Hang in there!
PS My physio also wouldn't let me work on any body part not prescribed by the doctor, for the same reason, liability. Even if he trained me in the exercise last time! Now, I do recommend holding on until youget stronger. Gradually lighten your grip, but stay safe. That said, of course, I did the exercise anyway when he went to help another patient, but I can't recommend others to take risks. You're not alone. It's just that we're too spread out on the planet. 😊 Chin up, okay? ❤
Thank you.@@user-ov4wr5yu4r
I’m 51, I deal with horrible balance and falls because of MS. This looks like a great idea. No one out of all the physical therapy I have had, mentioned this trick! I’m going to begin using this method! Thank you… I just subscribed 😊
Amy I’m so sorry that you have MS. I have PPMS 😢 and fall all the time. I just bought myself headgear bc I don’t want to hit my head on the tile. I’ve been lucky so far. I’ve never been taught this either in PT. You would think that this would be one of the 1st things that we would have learned.
@@robertshapiro-xu9di I’m so sorry you’ve got ppms. The neuro says i have rrms but I’ve never had any relapses, just worsening symptoms. ☹️ it’s crazy how no one recommends this method! How long have you had ms? My first symptoms came out in 1998 and finally diagnosed in early 2010.
One thing about it, it sure is an open field. Lots to learn. HT has great tips. We can share with friends.
Anytime the subject is brought up in a group, people are bursting with examples.
I have yet to modify a space between rooms, it’s living room carpet, then dining room, with a patch of hardwood between. Hit with my foot placement just so. Until I don’t.
So I put a wooden chair there. Looks natural, it’s there if I have to reach to steady, but…it slows me down in a way. I have to think.
I’ve developed a pet peeve. We have changed, our abilities are changing…the furniture, the furniture placement, is exactly the same. 30 years on.
Design for slow down, move some upholstered chairs. Add a lateral bookcase, like IKEA Billy, easily found used and assembled.
Raise it up with feet or wooden risers. Now you can use it to guide your walk along.
Furniture is hugging the walls, it could be put in service as a walkway, visual cue.
Before you revealed the tip, I thought of "stop and make a backstep with the foot on the inside of the turn, turning around the leg on the outside of the turn". Well, that is more like some dance step ... seniors, learn to dance, it is a gift that keeps on giving!
Thank you! Senior here. I was out walking rather fast, had to make a sudden left, took a hard left turn, and of course badly torqued my knee. Had a meniscus tear, and an insufficiency fracture added to my existing arthritis which was revealed by the MRI. Three months after not being able to stand or walk without collapsing, I am slowly recovering with help from physical therapy. This is invaluable advice, thank you!!!
I'm 66 - and a half. Just a few days ago I injured my shoulder when I made a sharp right turn; I cartwheeled before landing very heavily. Fortunately, before long I was back on my snowboard and away again. It is the same shoulder that I injured while cycling last summer. Luckily I was wearing body armour on that occasion.
However, before I become far too unbearably smug: I am well aware of the deterioration in my biomechanics and motor skills as I age. I am truly thankful that I am still able to partake in the recreational activities that I enjoy. That won't always be the case, and I really appreciate the guidance and advice from yourself and valuable viewer comments. Not only for the future - I've sent this video to a very dear friend of similar years; he suffers from Osteoporosis and is a little unsteady when walking after one - or two - motorcycle crashes too many.
Thanks.
I'm sorry to hear about your injury but pleased to hear you made a speedy recovery! It sounds like you're doing great work to protect your motor skills and your mind (it's always important to keep doing the things we love)! Wishing you and your friend all the best and hoping for no more crashes for your friend!
Thank you Will. I fell in exactly this way 4 months ago. Your demonstration was accurate. Spent 3 months in 2 CAM boots with a broken left ankle and broken right foot. It taught me a great lesson about building my strength and balance before I hit 70 this year. Always enjoy your videos.
I'm sorry to hear about your fall - I hope my video has been of some help!
At 68 I am glad I found these videos.
Happy to help!
Absolutely brilliant! In fact, you don't need to be over 65 to follow these great instructions. Thank you, sir.
I'm 48 still very active and have subscribed.
Definitely - they can help people of all ages!
@@pkc3168 Thank you for subscribing!
As an ex-soldier, I've found that "half-stepping" also helps. Most importantly, don't get in a hurry. If the place isn't on fire, take your time 😊
Absolutely! Better safe than sorry I always say
Thank you for this tip! I am 76 and have Mineries Disease. Falling is my biggest enemy.
Wishing you all the best!
learnt something today I have to do a lot of turning I wondered why my Phisio wants me marching .
Thankyou
Happy 2024, Will. So thankful for your site with all that’s very useful and easy to follow demonstrations. I will share with my Sunday School class and Bible study group as we are all getting “up there” in years. In six months, I will be an octogenarian🤦🏼. Praying all have a safe 2024.
Thank you for sharing my work! Happy 2024 to you and your group!
Thankyou! Will share this tip with my mother, who is turning 75 soon
Thank you for sharing - I wish you both all the best!
My partners 92 year old mum had had a few falls. I watched her turning and she's always leading with the outside leg! She's starting to work on your advice but at her age it's a tough habit to break 😊
It definitely takes time to relearn habits!
Great tips and video. My 93 year-old mom has endured several falls. These tips have undoubtedly prolonged some lives and extended health span for some who followed your tips.
Thanks a million from the San Francisco Bay Area in the States (Vallejo, California)! I will pass this on.
I really hope so, trips and falls can be such a danger to many and they are very often preventable which makes them all the more upsetting! I'm wishing you and your mum all the very best!
@@HT-Physio Thanks again. Since my balance has greatly eroded, I'm going to order your book. Very valuable information that so many people ignore.
This makes absolute sense. Falls are so dangerous, anything that can be done to prevent them is really important.
Absolutely agree!
I'm 77 and often walk for several hours on local commons with my camera and heavy lens. Currently they are very muddy and mostly flooded. I've slipped off the bank twice and recently got stuck in the mud in my wellingtons. A little trick I learned when walking through slippery mud is to walk a small number of steps, say 5 or 10, and then stop briefly, regain balance, then another small number of steps. This seems to break up the momentum you get when walking which leads to slips and falls. It doesn't make a walk slower, in fact it seems to make it faster, as you don't seem to be slipping and sliding about. A small number of steps - regain balance - continue.
Great advice. I do full 360 turns clockwise and anti-clockwise, but you also need to bring the eyes into this exercise. Try it outside, somewhere safe, looking into the distance both left and right.
What timely advice. I just had a fall in the Bathroom after waking up in the morning still groggy from Lyrica I took for nerve pain from 5 months post bilateral TKR. Tripped on pajamas bottom when in hurry to turn to WC. Lesson learnt ~Walk slow upon first waking up, Hold onto something, No loose slippers & trousers...& go easy on drowsy medication. 😂
Excellent advice 👌 😊
It's definitely worth taking extra precautions to prevent injury - wishing you all the best!
This video can be life-saving. I am 69 years old and although quite athletic (I work out at the gym daily and have for years) I recently have had two falls on the street. When each happened I had no idea why as I had not tripped over anything. In hindsight I realize that both were due to turning as you demonstrated in the video. Thank you so much!
May be this is just me but I find that in re balance, i find it very useful to focus on what you are doing with your lower legs and feet in your videos (and less on hips and torso).
I'm sorry to hear about your falls, it can be very confusing when it feels like you tripped over nothing but it's often our own feet that catch us out! It's definitely important to focus on what our feet are doing to make sure we don't lose track of them beneath us!
My mother had a fall and I think this was the cause. I will show her this. Thank you.
Wishing you and your mother all the best!
Thanks! I shared this with my 93 year old father-in-law and my parents who are in their 80s.
Thank you for sharing! Sending all the best to you all
Great tip.Yesterday I tumbled getting up from a chair at dinner table.
Thought my foot had caught on something but what you described was what happened. Marching whilst turning from now on
Thanks
Wishing you all the best!
In my 70s and was fairly mobile before my surgery. I was on my back in hospital for over 2 months with no walking, so had to work on that before they would discharge me. Had a very supportive Physiotherapist while in hospital. Only home for a week now and am really taking 'baby steps' to prevent any falls. I also have a loaner walker and a cane for now until I get some leg strength back.
Have been researching leg strengthening exercises online today and found a few to start me off. I went from not being able to stand for a count of 3 when standing up from the bed edge to the walker, to now at least being able to use the walker indoors and cane outdoors. If the weather gets frosty outside again, I'll use the walker outside for more stability.
I never thought of turning the 'bad' way before as I have always been over cautious when it comes to safety. Thanks for the demo in case I ever forget to be careful and try to take the short route to turn around.
Thank you Will Harlow!💛 Happy New Year!!🎉🎉
Happy new year to you!
great, I love these tips!
Thank you!
You're a great instructor, Will. Thank you for making these episodes short and succinct. So easy to be obedient to your lessons !!!!😂❤
Thank you for your feedback - I try to pack as much useful information in without making the videos hours long!
You are doing a wonderful job. No one knows about falls and the problems until they reach their seventies. Thanks for hea helping us with your specialist knowledge
I'm happy I'm able to share what I've learnt over the years!
Thank you for this. I get thrown off balance a lot when I am turning.. Its scary. Another problem is I am in a hurry, or not thinking and just moving. I found, that I need to slow down and go slower and more carefully when turning. When walking also. God Bless.
It can feel frustrating to take things slower but it's definitely better than causing an injury!
Yep - I have caught myself doing that leg crossing thing multiple times! Thanks so much!!
Happy to help!
Thanks for that tip about turning with a marching -type step. as I'm 89 I did National Service and we did lots of those marching turns.
I’m 72 January 4. This video is my birthday present 😂. Thank you.
Happy birthday to you!
Thank you for your video, very much appreciated. I am 80 and have scoliosis and have a serious balance problem and had a bad fall before Christmas doing exactly what you demonstrated by crossing my legs.
I'm sorry to hear about your fall - I'm wishing you all the best!
I have taught marching for decades. If you want to turn to your left you should lead with your left foot and vice versa. This prevents foot tangle and keeps your center of gravity much more stable.
Balance is especially difficult for me because I have severe scoliosis. My right shoulder rolls forward at all times, my hips are off and one leg is “shortened” by a hip rotation. Good luck to me!
Thank you so much! Falling is my greatest fear and now I know how to prevent it.
So pleased my video was able to offer some reassurance!
Dr Harlow, thank you so much for this Tip to prevent falls.... I tried it , and it works so well, that I am delighted to walk and turn my foot without tangling in my "own two feet". I found out that if I start walking with my right foot, I count with that foot 5 steps( heel first) and count with that foot only , automatically will put you on the correct turn when using the marching step, when returning , if I start with the left heal of my foot, I count 6 steps, and march turning as the step guides , you will not tangle your legs. One can tray this until you find your own method for #march turning# ideally trying to excercise both legs. I am sure there are many ways to count your steps to turn to the left or right... I have been practicing in my back yard, before I go"# window shopping# aha!.. I found the way!!!! thanks again for your efforts to help us find mobility more enjoyable ......
Please accept a bit of our "sunshine" from Florida. we are having a lot of cold windy and rainy days ,the sun have been hiding somewhere......
Josefina Mccarty...
Thanks for explaining safe turning method for senior citizens.
You're welcome
I'm in my 70s, and had to check and see how I navigate turns like that. Found out I don't do any of the things you showed, and I haven't fallen. So far, so good! Thanks for the video!
Thank you Will. This one was very very useful for me.
That's great to hear!
watch where you are going, pay attention and thank your guardian angel for everything he does for you.
Always be careful on stairs & curbs or sidewalk drop offs. My biggest falls so far are at those locations.
For stairs I take a side ways strategy or even go down back wards holding the hand rails & never carry things in front of you when decending.
For sidewalks & curbs these are always tricky because you may not be in familiar territory. As always be mindful & aware out walking.
Very useful. I'm less than 60 but with several health issues. Like you say it sounds silly but very useful indeed. Thank you so much ❤
Always happy to help!
Agree. Need more of this for us oldies!
Brilliant demonstration. Thanks .
Happy to help!
I am over 80, thank you for the turning advice , it really helps, I didn't realise but I already practice the not too big step and the turning step by step, thank you ever so much.
Keep up the great work!
Way back when I was 70, I had a similar experience. Now, I am very mindful of my physical orientation. Knowing how to fall has also significantly reduced my extent of injury.
Started watching will 9 weeks ago when I had mri to confirm l4 l5 bulging discs. Will is so easy to listen to and very informative. Thanks will I'm in the road to recovery I followed your advice from stiting to driving to exercising and the extra fluid intake.
Wishing you all the best in your recovery and thank you for watching my videos I am happy they are helping!
Turning causes me so much damage over the years ..your words are pure gold.✨🌟✨
So pleased I can offer some help!
THANK YOU. I just fell a week ago and have a GIANT bruise on my hip. I wasn't turning but lost my forward step out of the house on to our back porch. I was able to slow my fall by grabing anything nearby. My PT had me marching a year ago and I'll start doing that tonight. Thanks from Jerry, age 71 and my dear wife age 76.
I'm sorry to hear about your fall but I'm pleased you had something nearby to grab onto to help cushion the fall! Wishing you and your wife all the very best :)
Very helpful! I am 78 & fall easily because i hurry too much! Thank you!
I have had 2 bad falls and both were when I was walking in a straight line. The best advice I can give is if you are vulnerable to having a fall, DON'T try to walk quickly. Slow down,. It doesn't matter if you get to your destination a bit later but it does matter if by hurrying you land on your face (like I did). Doing this will give you extra time to stop the fall. This has worked well for me.
Great tip! Thank you! I am incorporating it into my practice of being mindful (remembering) & taking things slowly & carefully! The secret of course is to making it a good habit!?! I live in a tiny unit. Blind in one eye, deaf in one ear, arthritis all over including sore neck & turning around carefully is imperative. Getting up from the floor with extremely sore knees I can’t kneel on, as long as I can reach a soft cushion which helps. Arms & hands are also getting weaker! Challenges of age! Watching more of your vids, thanks again. Short sweet & directly to the point -not complicated😊j
It's definitely hard to set new habits, but worth it when we reap the rewards! Wishing you all the best :)
I noticed cops in the U.S. cop shows tell suspected drunks to turn like this after their heel-to-toe walking test. Didn’t understand it when they gave instructions. Now I understand they are trying to cut down on the risk of an injury fall. Thanks for the visual
Am 84, have discovered that wearing sandals causes me to become more susceptible to falling, because the front of the sandal easily "stubs" on stairs, rough ground or other irregular surfaces, or objects.
I am also over 80. This totally reinforces what my physio has said to me.
You are such a ✨WONDERFUL TEACHER Will!✨ I’m 71yrs. old as of yesterday. I found you here on TH-cam today.❤️What a fantastic Birthday Present! Absolutely the Best!🎁 Thank you so much for your life changing advice Will.🥰
I’ve subscribed to your channel (actually I did so in the middle of your video!🤣 I know a great thing when I see it!🐬)
Thats great advice in 2022 I turned too quick and fell and broke my femur and spent months in and out of hospitals and therapy I wish I knew this then I am 73 years old and will turn a lot better after seeing this. thank you
I'm so sorry to hear about your fall that must have been extremely painful - I hope this can help to prevent anything like that from happening again!
A suggestion, try a military turn as if in ranks. As you walk, and the turn point arrives try the following, (say a turn to the left) At the turn point, advance the right foot forward and set it down. (forward motion is stopped for a moment here.) Turn on the balls of BOTH feet to the left moving the upper body as well. On making the left turn you are now pointed in the new direction and from the momentary stop position now step forward with the right foot in a normal stride. With a bit of practice smooth easy and safe turns are common and no tangled feet!
I am 69, and spent 6+ weeks in rehab after being paralyzed by Guillen-Barre syndrome, at an extremely (and rightfully famous) facility in Philadelphia, Moss Rehab.
My PTs were able to get back most of my mobility and balance.
But only about 80% of pre-illness conditioning. I got upset....
Their advice to me: cheat. its ok. you're not in the Olympics....
So when I have to turn: I grab hold of a signpost, or a utility pole.
Not perfect, but beats falling down.
Your advice was excellent. Thanks!
Am 84 and thought I was OK, but hadn't thought thru any of this, so thank you!
Wearing wide shoes helps my balance.
I walk down 2 flights of stairs
Slow but carefully.
Good video.
This is excellent thank you! I am 70, have early Alzheimer’s, and I noticed that I am starting to lose my balance more often. After listening, I turn too quickly and will work on this. Of course, living in Maine, we also have to worry about falling on our ice. We wear a pair of ice cleats (sp?) which really helps.
I'm 77 with weak legs, occasional vertigo. I just subscribed.
Thank you very much. I’ve never never paid attention to what I do when turning but I certainly will now.!
Great advice. I have fallen in the past because of turning too soon. Will practice this new way of turning.
Very good tip. I already fell twice hitting my head and right shoulder. Thank you so much. Godbless.
Excellent video. I have discovered that keeping feet apart is better for balance than having one foot in front of the other. If I have a narrow path to negotiate I walk sideways.
The same mistake I did and had a fall. Your video is very useful. I will be careful from now on. Thank you a lot.
71 here and find this video very helpful.
Blood pressure levels might be worth mentioning, too. Levels that are too low can cause fainting spells.
80 here. Your videos are very good and a real service to older folks. Maybe 5 years ago I took some nasty falls and am now super cautious. Your advice will help. Thanks very much.
I'm sorry to hear about your previous falls, they can be a real confidence knocker! It's never a bad thing to be a little cautious - better safe than sorry! Wishing you all the best
I almost tripped myself today.....your technique really helped me to turn safely! Thank you!
Happy to help!
I'm 75 and have fallen several times in the last few years, especially after several snifters, simply by turning right, abruptly. I believe I fell turning brusquely to the right without tripping myself up, but rather by shifting my center of gravity because one of my legs is longer than the other by a couple of centimeters (or an inch) due to aging. Anyhow, the marching step solution is something I think I can learn, and I'm going to do it. Thank you so much. PJT
the crossover and displacement of center of balance. excellent! works for everyone on ice as well.
Thank you for this fantastic info
I fell last week when I got up from the toilet I am 79.
I fell recently due to the very reasons you listed. Too bad I didn't see your video earlier! But I'm subscribed to your channel now and it will be a big help to this old girl.
I am only 59 but have MS and have fallen may times just walking or turning so this will help! All your exercises will be very helpful!
I'm sorry to hear about your falls - I hope my tips can offer some support to help to prevent them in the future!