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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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@ray666, When I first got it my balance was a little better and I was able to do some walking in place type exercise on the Stepper. Unless you can stand on one foot for a minute or so without losing balance, I would recommend using a walking stick or better yet trekking poles while you are on it. It definitely exercise the feet, toes and ankles included which I think can help with balance. I'm going to try to make sure I use it 3 to 4 times a week again if I can work it into my busy schedule 🙃. Here's a PDF download that shows different exercises on the Stepper - https://www.sanddunestepper.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SANDDUNE-Stepper-Exercise-Booklet.pdf.
Here's a small study that was interesting -
A Neuromuscular Training Program Performed on Foam is Accompanied by Improved Balance and Jump Height in Recreational Runners: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi.
They have their own YouTube channel that shows how folks are using it - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVnk7L7vfiPlEaaZ7Zo6HtQ.
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My balance was much better when I first joined Connect, too. I can't say the deterioration has been terrible, but it has been noticeable. I have found myself lately, in these excoriatingly hot days of summer, when I'm having an especially tough time with my balance, wondering if it's just the relentless heat or if my balance has slipped a notch or two. So far, I've not been able to answer that question. One that I am determined to do, however, is not give up. If a Sanddune Stepper might help with my balance, then, what the heck, I'll give it a try. I don't want to end up an old man (older than I am already 🙂 ), with the world's worst balance, knowing I passed up even one opportunity to––if not restore––at least stop the worsening of my balance.
On we go, eh, John? 🙂
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)
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@johnbishop I'm going to purchase a Sanddune Stepper, John. I figure, what's to lose? (Except the purchase price. 🙂 ) What I like about what I see of the Sanddune Stepper is that it's a straightforward device, something like my ToePro (which I believe is hidden behind my sofa): no batteries required, nothing to plug in, no built-in algorithms, no headset needed to be worn. Straightforward devices like what the Sanddune Stepper appears to be have high appeal for me. You them, They arrive. You set them down on the floor, and from that point on, the devices just look up at you and say, "Well, come on! You paid good money for me. It's all up to you now." / Thank, John for you input! –Ray (@ray666)