Hello Susan (and everyone else)
After popping back onto this site after another long absence, I've read several things about walking assistance devices and techniques that no one had ever told me. Not even my doctor. No doctor has ever even explained to me why I have trouble walking. Do I have drop foot? (a term I just learned after having this for almost 20 years) or is it just muscle spasticity, or something else?
Walking on trails and hiking used to be what fueled my spirit. I haven't been able to do this for the last few years at all.
Could you list some things that might make going on walks or hikes a possibility for me again?
What can I expect that my neurologist (or PT) could do for me to help me with this issue?
I've been to a PT once upon my Dr's recommendation in order to help recover from a bad episode. They really weren't helpful at all I'm sorry to say.
My current mobility state is that I can walk, I use a cane if I'm going to walk more than a block but still get very fatigued. So much so that it drains me rather than fueling me like it used to.
thank you!
After popping back onto this site after another long absence, I've read several things about walking assistance devices and techniques that no one had ever told me. Not even my doctor. No doctor has ever even explained to me why I have trouble walking. Do I have drop foot? (a term I just learned after having this for almost 20 years) or is it just muscle spasticity, or something else?
Walking on trails and hiking used to be what fueled my spirit. I haven't been able to do this for the last few years at all.
Could you list some things that might make going on walks or hikes a possibility for me again?
What can I expect that my neurologist (or PT) could do for me to help me with this issue?
I've been to a PT once upon my Dr's recommendation in order to help recover from a bad episode. They really weren't helpful at all I'm sorry to say.
My current mobility state is that I can walk, I use a cane if I'm going to walk more than a block but still get very fatigued. So much so that it drains me rather than fueling me like it used to.
thank you!
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