Welcome to our channel! In this episode of Skills and Wellness, Nathan will guide you through a series of backward stepping exercises designed to enhance your balance, prevent falling backward, and improve overall stability and coordination. Whether you’re an older adult or simply looking to boost your balance game, these exercises are for you.

🌟 Exercise Routine Highlights:
1. Heel-to-Toe Awareness: Learn how to maintain balance while standing rocking back and forth.
2. Split Stance (Stabilizing Your Base): Strengthen your foundation for better standing and walking stability.
3. Hip Strategy (Quick Contractions): React swiftly to avoid backward falls.
4. Posterior Stepping Strategy (Confident Backward Steps): Practice stepping back with confidence.

🎯 Target Audience:
* Older adults or seniors seeking fall prevention strategies.
* Beginners looking to improve balance.
* People with stroke, parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases.

📝 Disclaimer: Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any exercise program. Individual results may vary.

👍 If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to hit that like button and subscribe! Stay balanced, stay safe, and until next time—keep stepping backward! 🚶‍♀️💪

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - INTRO
01:20 - Heel-to-Toe Awareness
02:33- Split Stance (Stabilizing Your Base)
03:30 - Hip Strategy (Quick Contractions)
05:15 - Posterior Stepping Strategy (Confident Backward Steps)

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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.

By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.

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