Why Do Physical Therapists Struggle to Improve Balance? @balancebuilderz

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

We often think of physical therapists as balance experts, but are they? Learn about the training and approach that physical therapists are taught and why this often falls short.

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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.

Why Do Physical Therapists Struggle to Improve Balance?

$Seniors: The Simple Trick That Restores Your Balance Sense! Have you lost your sense of balance? This simple exercise can help you regain your sense of balance. It involves a simple and safe exercise you can do at home that really works. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$ $Seniors: The Newest Balance Exercise: Reactive Balance Training #seniorfitness #fallprevention The newest and most effective type of balance training is callled Reactive Balance training. It helps you learn to be steady on eneven or unsuporrted surfaces. learn more in this video by Licensed Physical Therapist, Dr. Doug Weiss, PT, DPT. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$ $Seniors: Are You Afraid of Falling? Is Your Balance Getting Worse? #fallprevention Fear of falling actually can cause you to fall. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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$The single best exercise for balance #seniorfitness #seniorcitizen #physiotherapy The single best exercise to improve balance for seniors: Ball Toss & Catch is an exercise I do with all my senior clients to help improve balance and coordination. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

A balance challenge for seniors! Why this exercise really works

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$Seniors: The Single-Best Exercise to Improve Balance! #seniorfitness #fallprevention Of all exercises that can improve balance, Single-leg stands are by far the best single exercise you can do to improve balance and stability. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$ $Seniors: The #1 Exercise for Balance That Most Seniors Have Never Heard Of This is one of the best exercises for balance and stability. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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