⚠️Failing the knee to wall test indicates ankle mobility loss.
⛔️Inability to squat past 90° suggests joint mobility issues.
👟Difficulty in putting on shoes and socks indicates hip mobility loss.
🤫Problems with reaching overhead may be due to shoulder or thoracic spine mobility issues.
🔐Reduced ability to rotate hips indicates hip joint problems.
Why is ankle mobility important?
—Ankle mobility is crucial as it affects walking, squatting, and stair climbing.
How can I improve knee mobility?
—Check out the video for exercises and stretches to improve knee mobility.
Can hip rotation be improved?
—Yes, there are exercises demonstrated in the video to help improve hip rotation.
What are some shoulder mobility exercises?
—Find effective exercises in the video to enhance shoulder mobility.
How can I regain thoracic spine mobility?
—Watch the video for exercises and movements to regain thoracic spine mobility.
00:00Introduction by Will Harlow, the over 50s specialist physio at HT Physio INF.
01:00First sign of mobility loss: Failing the knee to wall test indicates ankle mobility loss.
03:00Second sign of mobility loss: Inability to squat past 90° suggests joint mobility issues.
05:00Third sign of mobility loss: Difficulty in putting on shoes and socks indicates hip mobility loss.
08:00Fourth sign of mobility loss: Problems with reaching overhead may be due to shoulder or thoracic spine mobility issues.
10:00Fifth sign of mobility loss: Reduced ability to rotate hips indicates hip joint problems.
