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TKR out of the question when you've got PN?
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@projfan I still work on gait and balance after therapy for both 25 years ago. I had to learn to walk again and developed balance issues. Car accident
You are correct not every PT is as trained in depth as others.
@ray666 the specialist might be good also for more in depth balance - brain- training.
My trainer from the gym that runs Parkinsons classes is high on core strength to prevent falls. You have to be strong in those muscles to self correct when an uoset occurs.
You can strengthen your leg muscle by simply standing on one leg. I always brush my teeth like a flamingo.😂
Blessings to both of you
debbieo
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@debbieod After flunking out of PT after a hip replacement, one year later and now with a new neurologist who recommended I go to a PT group that works neuro individuals. My new PT is addressing core strength to keep me upright and also to reduce the pain I have on waking in the morning. This PT, trained to work with neuro clients, started me where I was. This week I start in the pool; I'm looking forward to that. Gentle movement. I still do sit-to- stands, and also stand-to-sits (sitting down very slowly with great control, not plopping down). I used to be able to pop off 45 (3 x 15); now I'm glad when I can do 10! I'm hoping to increase this with time. The new PT is at a location that works with neuro (PN, Parkinson, stroke, brain conditions of known or unknown origin). It is heartwarming to see us all working on whatever it is we need to be able to do including walking, sitting and standing up, very important, basic skills.
Hi, Debbie (@debbieod)
I had a PT session today and once again my PT "upped the ante" on the balance routines. What I often find puzzling in the aftermath of one of these "up the ante" workout sessions is of course my balance: Is it getting worse (because the routines were more difficult and Inaturally had more difficulty), or Is my balance imroving (because I was able––albeit with some wobbliness––to do all that I was asked to do). I guess that part of the charm of PT. 🙂
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)
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Hi, @debbieod One of the practices my PT and I do is petturbation drilll, where he'll attempt to knock me off balance by giving me a shove without my knowing from what direction the shove will be coming. –Ray (@ray666)