Let me begin by saying that I don't know where to post this (it's not exactly "technological assistance") and the topic may well have been discussed before. Moderators: Pls move this if needed and/or direct me to past discussions if that's best.
All of that said, I have found that I am more stable, less wobbly and more aware of where my feet are in relation to what's under me, when I am "connected" to something. Initially I noticed the difference when I walked my dog with a leash in my hand. It seemed that I had a better sense of myself in space, if you know what I mean. But that was before toe dragging/foot drop became another piece of my MS-picture.
Now that it seems I trip over air, I am wondering if having a dog that has been trained to help me stabilize myself and, if need be, get up from the floor, might not be a good idea. An additional benefit might come from the space-clearing that seems to naturally happen when one sees someone walking with a service dog. That would be helpful to me and probably many others.....none
of us like to have to try to squeeze through a crowd or get bumped and even knocked down because we weave or seem to amble along.
Does anyone have a service dog for their MS mobility issues? Has anyone besides me considered that option? Would you share your experiences and knowledge and maybe help me and others?
Thank you.
Carol
All of that said, I have found that I am more stable, less wobbly and more aware of where my feet are in relation to what's under me, when I am "connected" to something. Initially I noticed the difference when I walked my dog with a leash in my hand. It seemed that I had a better sense of myself in space, if you know what I mean. But that was before toe dragging/foot drop became another piece of my MS-picture.
Now that it seems I trip over air, I am wondering if having a dog that has been trained to help me stabilize myself and, if need be, get up from the floor, might not be a good idea. An additional benefit might come from the space-clearing that seems to naturally happen when one sees someone walking with a service dog. That would be helpful to me and probably many others.....none
of us like to have to try to squeeze through a crowd or get bumped and even knocked down because we weave or seem to amble along.
Does anyone have a service dog for their MS mobility issues? Has anyone besides me considered that option? Would you share your experiences and knowledge and maybe help me and others?
Thank you.
Carol
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