1 Important Exercise to Improve Walking (For Seniors)

If you could only had to do one exercise to improve your walking and mobility, which one would you choose? This is one of the most important exercises to do for walking. It helps with leg strengthening and balance while being safe for most people. This video will run you through a test to see if you should be doing it. DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. This is general advice only. This is not specific advice for one person or a particular health condition. See your doctor or physiotherapist before starting any exercise interventions. Who should try this: people who want to improve their walking balance seniors over the age of 50 who have difficulty walking (because of pain, disability or certain health conditions) people who want to walk for longer people with hip or knee pain people with hip or knee osteoarthritis 0:00 - What you’ll learn today 0:36 - Test yourself 4:03 - Level 1 - Seated calf raise 4:46 - Level 2 - One foot raise 5:28 - Level 3 - Two leg calf raise 6:28 - Level 4 - Split stance raise 6:57 - Level 5- Leaning calf raise 7:38 - Level 6 - 2 up, 1 down 8:28 - Level 7 - 1 leg calf raise 9:00 - How to progress Brought to you by Brendon (Senior Physiotherapist) from Vuno Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, a mobile physiotherapy practice in Seven Hills, Australia (Sydney). If you want a more personalised exercise program, you can contact us on: Website: www.vunophysio.com.au Phone: +61 91907599 email: [email protected] Shorts Channel = @VunoPhysioShorts Our team of physiotherapists can help you through mobile physiotherapy sessions (if you're in Sydney) or telehealth sessions (if you're not in Sydney). We work with NDIS participants and seniors throughout Sydney.