4 Tips to Perfect Walking Posture

Physical Therapist Margaret Martin demonstrates proper walking form and covers the four principles of correct walking form. She also shows how to avoid text neck and how to improve your posture while walking.

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0:00 Welcome
0:11 Foundation of Correct Walking Form
0:44 Proper Walking Form
1:15 Inefficient Walking Demonstration
1:40 Arm, Shoulder Blade and Proper Walking Technique
2:14 Rotation and Walking Correctly
3:07 How to Improve Your Posture While Walking
3:30 The Text Neck and Walking
3:53 Text Neck Walking Demonstration
4:11 How to Fix Text Neck

----Four Principles of Proper Walking Form----
1. Arm swing and leg movement
2. Straight arm swing
3. Shoulder blade movement
4. Head position and perfect posture

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[margaretmartinpt]

In this video I cover four key principles for proper walking form. I encourage you to incorporate them into your walking routine so that you gain the full health benefits of walking.

[kathylarson]

I feel like I’m getting so much more from my walking since I’ve been watching your videos. Thx so much, Margaret!

[danielr]

A very helpful video. I’m recovering from problems with my thoracic spine and lumbar spine. Walking is something I can do pain-free, and this video is just what I needed. Thank you, Margaret!

[keepitsimple]

Hi Margaret, Thank you for your postings. I too taught Taiji to seniors for fall prevention along with the Matter of Balance Program. I see too many seniors and elderly people look down at each step while walking. I agree with you and have taught that when the eyes and the head drops down to look at a step or to use the cellphone, the shoulders roll forward and there is a forward lean. Then, they start ball walking, walking on the balls of their feet or shuffling. Thus, there is an increased risk of a dangerous forward trip fall and injury to face, head, hands and wrists. To counter this, I also instruct seniors in the taiji walk, to scanning the sidewalk for hazards using their eyes, using their peripheral vision which is up and down too, to place their heels down gently first and roll into the ball and into the toes, finishing with a gentle heel thrust, walking with head up, mindfully and to of course, to slow down. This will also help lessen back pain, knee pain and hip pain.

[vaishnavipatil]

An excellent and inspiring video to learn correction in posture and walking. Thank you for the upload.

[charlieelta]

Thank you so much Margaret ❗ for this tutorial regarding correct walking style while maintaining posture. 👍
Love and regards 💐 🥰

[bakachelera]

The device part really helps me. Thanks Margaret

[robinskillern]

Thank you Margaret! Great info, keep them coming.

[donnaduffy]

Thank you! Appreciate this great advice on how to walk more efficiently. ❤️

[jackirobinson]

I walk everyday. So this advice is helpful

[Sunshine-zmfx]

I discovered your video about dowager's hump and now I am watching a bunch of your videos. I imagine that dowager's hump will be more prominent in the future because people walk looking at their phones so much and poor posture using the computer. I am pretty sure using poor posture at the computer led to my dowager's hump. Thank goodness it is reversible with exercises. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to make people healthier!

[rmxdive]

Thank you, watching from Philippines! ❤️

[boostmobile]

Thanks SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE EFFORTS 👍👍👍👍👍

[rajkishorsingh]

Very nice and comprehensive video on walking style

[ムガル帝国-or]

Nicely expressed!!!👌Very informative vedio!!!👍

[Marilyn-PA]

I have balance issues due to a condition and walk daily on a treadmill. I do rest my arms on the handles due to my balance. I am wondering if my walks are still beneficial for my bones. I do 2.5 to three 20 minute miles a day. Thank you for the video.

[carolormsbybaxter]

Thank you! I'm a Nordic pole walker. I see so many out walking incorrectly if, or when they do go outside. They reject my suggestion to try poling, so I sent them your video.

[amratpatel]

Thank you for advice your very helpful 🤗💞

[iJasguin]

This was very helpful, thank you! Do you know what the outro music you used? Would love to walk to something upbeat like that

[claychick]

I am an artist and spend a lot of time looking down at my work either sitting or standing. Is there a correct way to do this? I am 71 years old and do have bone loss, mainly in my hips.