A balance challenge for seniors! Why this exercise really works @balancebuilderz

A balance challenge for seniors! Why this exercise really works @balancebuilderz

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Backwards Walking Balance …improve stability, coordination, and control.

How to do it
Walk backwards in a straight line
Keep your core tight and posture tall
Take small, controlled steps
Use a wall or counter for light support if needed
Focus on steady balance—don’t rush

Tips
Start slow and increase speed only when you feel stable
If you feel unstable, shorten your steps
Breathe steadily and keep your gaze forward

Try this
20–40 seconds, rest, repeat 2–4 rounds

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By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience.
Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in
the community: an abridged Cochrane
systematic reviewbjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

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