Will Harlow - HT Physio

Will Harlow - HT Physio Led by Will Harlow, HT Physio helps people aged 50+ in Farnham regain mobility, avoid surgery, and stay off pain pills.
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Our YouTube channel provides expert advice to help people worldwide. Our mission is to keep you healthy and active beyond your fifties!

07/01/2026

Ever feel a bit wobbly when walking, turning, or standing on one leg?

This simple balance drill challenges your body to stay steady and controlled with every step. ✨

The tightrope walk is great for balance because it trains your brain, feet, and hips to work together, just like they need to in real life.

It also highlights small balance weaknesses you might not notice until you start slowing things down.

How to do the tightrope walk:
🔸 Imagine there is a tightrope in front of you
🔸 Walk along this ‘tightrope’, heel to toe
🔸 Walk at a slow and controlled pace
🔸 Keep your arms out slightly for balance if needed
👉 Do it 30 seconds in a row, 3-4 times a day

👉 Save this post so you can come back and practice it later.

(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

06/01/2026

The ONLY Morning Routine You Need to Fix Joint Stiffness (60+)

In this video, Farnham's leading over-50s specialist physio, Will Harlow, shares a short routine for your mornings, to loosen stiff joints in just 2 minutes! This video is perfect for seniors and ages 50+.

• Get your 100% free Stronger for Life Roadmap here: https://roadmap.lifelongmobility.co/?video=QCzwr_tlC1A
• Get Will's Sunday Times Bestseller, Thriving Beyond Fifty, here: https://hayhs.com/TBF_pp_pb_az
• Find the Lifelong Mobility Program here: https://www.lifelongmobility.co/lifelongmobility

Find the fitness products Will recommends here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/htphysioover-fiftiesspecialistphysio

*Any information in this video should not be used as a substitute for individual medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information in this video. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Will Harlow will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.*

Full policies here: https://ht-physio.co.uk/youtube-social-media-disclaimers/ & https://www.lifelongmobility.co/advice-injury-disclaimer

06/01/2026

If you get tired quickly when walking, this is a simple calf-strength exercise worth knowing.

Your calves play a big role in helping you push off with each step. When they’re weak, walking can feel more effortful than it should, especially on hills, stairs, or longer distances.

How to do the exercise:
🔸 Stand on the edge of a step and rise up onto both tiptoes
🔸 Take one foot away so you’re standing on a single leg
🔸 Slowly lower your heel down below the step
🔸 Place the other foot back on the step
🔸 Push up onto your tiptoes again
👉 Repeat 10 times on one side, then switch legs

Move slowly on the way down and use a handrail or wall for balance if needed.

Small, controlled strength work like this is often overlooked, but it’s a key part of maintaining confident, efficient walking as we age.

🔖 Save this so you can come back to it later and try it when you’re near a step.

(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

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06/01/2026

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One of my patients was told knee surgery was his only option.

Painkillers didn’t help.
Stretching didn’t help.
Massage didn’t help.

But one simple exercise did.

Here’s what most people miss 👇
Knee pain isn’t always a knee problem.

In his case, the real issue was poor hip control.

When the hips can’t control the thigh, the knee takes the stress, especially when walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair.

That’s why we used the Double Clam.

Why do we do this exercise:
✅ Improves hip stability
✅ Reduces knee strain
✅ Controls unwanted movement
✅ Protects arthritic knees
✅ Works especially well after 50

It’s simple, but incredibly powerful when used correctly.

04/01/2026

This exercise looks easy, but it’s actually one of the best to give you stronger legs.

The straight leg raise is an effective exercise for building leg strength and control, especially when you want something joint-friendly and easy to fit into the day.

Here’s how to do it:
🔸 Start lying down.
🔸 Keep one leg bent, straighten the other, and gently press your lower back into the floor so it stays supported.
🔸 Pull your toes up, lift the straight leg until it lines up with the opposite thigh.
🔸 Lower it slowly with control.

👉 Aim for 10–20 reps in a row. If that feels comfortable, repeat it a few times a day on each side.

Short, controlled sets like this add up. Over time, they help build the kind of leg strength that supports everyday movement, standing, walking, and getting up and down with ease.

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03/01/2026

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Many people slow down after 60, but not for the reason they think.

Slower walking isn’t “just aging.” In most cases, it comes down to a few small bad walking habits, and they’re fixable.

Here’s what slows walking down, and what to do instead:
🔹 No heel strike → Quietly think “HEEL” as your foot lands, Focus on ONE side, the other follows naturally.
🔹 No push-off through the toes → Push through the toes and strengthen calves
🔹 Looking down → Look 10–15 feet ahead to lift posture and balance

👉 These small adjustments often make walking feel lighter and more confident.

(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

03/01/2026

One simple movement can make a real difference between staying on your feet and a nasty fall, especially when stepping down.

It’s called the sideways step, and it trains the exact muscles your body relies on when controlling descents, kerbs, and stairs, situations where many falls actually happen.

All you need is the bottom step on your staircase. ✨

Here’s how to do it:
🔸 Stand side-on with one foot on the step.
🔸 Push up and bring the other foot to meet it.
🔸 Slow things right down: let one foot hang off the edge, bend the standing knee slowly for 3–4 seconds, and gently lower the other foot to the floor.
🔸 Control on the way down is the key.

👉 Repeat 10–15 reps on each leg, a few times a day if you can.

💾 Save this and practise it regularly to build stronger legs.

(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

02/01/2026

How To Get Off The Floor After 60 Without Kneeling (Step‑By‑Step)

In this video, Farnham's leading over-50s specialist physio, Will Harlow, shows how to get off the floor if you're unable to kneel. This video is perfect for seniors and ages 50+.

• Get your 100% free Stronger for Life Roadmap here: https://roadmap.lifelongmobility.co/?video=QCzwr_tlC1A
• Get Will's Sunday Times Bestseller, Thriving Beyond Fifty, here: https://hayhs.com/TBF_pp_pb_az
• Find the Lifelong Mobility Program here: https://www.lifelongmobility.co/lifelongmobility

Find the fitness products Will recommends here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/htphysioover-fiftiesspecialistphysio

*Any information in this video should not be used as a substitute for individual medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information in this video. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Will Harlow will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.*

Full policies here: https://ht-physio.co.uk/youtube-social-media-disclaimers/ & https://www.lifelongmobility.co/advice-injury-disclaimer

02/01/2026

If you’re worried about your knees clicking, try this one simple exercise.

It helps improve how the kneecap tracks as your thigh muscles switch on, which can make movement feel smoother and more controlled.

🔸 Support your knee on a pillow or folded towels so it’s slightly bent.
🔸 Place your hand on the outside of the kneecap.
🔸 As you slowly straighten your knee and tighten your thigh muscle, gently guide the kneecap toward the centre.
🔸 Then relax and repeat.
Keep the movement slow and controlled, no forcing.
👉 Aim for 10 reps, 3 sets a day.

💾 Save this to practise regularly.

(Provided for informational purposes only. Advice not suitable for all.)

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