How to avoid getting dizzy or sudden falls | Orthostatic Hypotension

Do you get dizzy when you stand up or walk? Or do you suddenly fall without any reason? If you do then you need to watch this video.

If you get dizzy when you stand up or walk and sometimes have a fall, you might be confused on what makes you fall or what makes your legs give out. It could be that your blood pressure dropped or what they call orthostatic hypotension. I would advise that you see a doctor to rule out other medical conditions. But in this video we will be doing exercises that you can do to regulate your blood pressure before standing or walking.

Before we start let’s test something first. Stand up and check if you are dizzy. If you are then sit back down. That is one symptom that your blood pressure might be dropping. Now let’s start.

First exercise is ankle pumps. Just rock your ankles 20 times.

Second exercise is marching in place. Still while sitting down, bring your knees up alternating as high as possible.

Third exercise is opening and closing your hand. Just open and close your hands 20 times.

Fourth exercise is elbow bending. Just bend and extend your elbows 20 times.

Now that you have done the exercises, try to stand up and check if you’re still feeling dizzy.

So what happened was movements helped in regulating your blood pressure so that your blood pressure will not suddenly drop when you stand up. Because when you stand up and you have not been as active, your body is not as used to the more taller position.

Aside from doing this exercises before you stand up and start walking, I would advise that you need to stand up more often during the day. So for example when you’re watching TV, during commercial breaks stand up for one minute. Or every 30 minutes, stand up for one minute. And spread this out throughout the day.

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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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[vwr]

I am 26 but due to being sick for a long time that led me to being really inactive. The ankle pumps I feel are a REALLY good thing, wow. I will do them throughout the day! Thank you! All the excersises are good for me to do! Thank you!

[nasreenmalik]

Yeah! I’m the first to comment. Lol.
Hi Nathan. You are doing a great service to humanity. Specially for the ones on the senior side. I love your videos and try to follow them. When I push myself to do so….
My only problem is motivation. How to get up and open one of your videos. Trying.
Stay blessed. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[ramyamurugesan_]

I'm a physical therapist... Your all videos so helpful to know new things..u had done great job

[Oem]

Thanks for this. My BP meds often cause this — and these exercises really help.

[jayanthinarayan]

Thank you so much. I had surgery for forearm fracture.. Now I am on recovery stage. I had fell down but managed to kneel down. My friend had sent me this video. My pressure is okay. Doctor asked me to do leg exercise. Thanks a lot. God bless u 🙏🙏

[DrOTGuy]

Thanks for sharing these simple tips. Sometimes I forget how effective these basic ideas can be, thanks for the reminder! Great info.

[hajakskse]

Hi sir...

You are my favorite....may God bless you...Am a physiotherapist n am learning a lot from you....Thanks n Thanks a lot.my gratitude to you.am from Mauritius n you are the best.

[jayanthianand]

I enjoy doing exercise with you.Thank you very much.

[ssbhongenavimumbai]

Really very useful and scientific. Thank you for video

[mrstevek]

My doctor took me off the blood pressure pills that I was taking, they were making my blood pressure to low

[wonkyganu]

Another great video by Nathan, so many different things can cause dizziness.

[gariebarradas]

Great video.great info Nathan it helps me. Thank you sir.

[mrstevek]

I use to get dizzy because of a stroke and I was on baby aspirin for high blood pressure. Once the doctor took me off the aspirin I didn’t get dizzy anymore

[morlantomlin]

I can't walk with out the walker often my Serge my legs are stiff and I have no Ballance always falling when I am walking

[Lostincorruption]

Im 12 and this happens every time i stand up l. Could you die from the blood pressure lowering?

[jayanthinarayan]

After fracture of forearm before 7 weeks, my left palm and fingers are swollen and not able to move my fingers. Please guide me. . Physiotherapy going on . After alternate ice and hot pack the swelling reduces. But again there is swelling in the morning when I get up

[Messigg]

I fell on my mom's computer cuz of this

[graceperez]

hi dir bathan strokepatientvoo ako mag 1yr.needko po occupational thetaphy any suggestion po for handthetaphy.non moving mag 1yrr po kc ako by sept.5