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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (4297)
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@jakedduck1

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Stretching, head up (have to look down to make sure I don't trip myself) swing arms, posture, stride. If I have to think of all that I'll never get anywhere. The therapist said my feet were too close together so one more thing to remember and with my memory that's not going to be easy. Doing all those things at the same time seems hard to imagine. Who knows, I may walk straight as an arrow yet.
Thanks Sue!
Jake

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 24, 2021

@jakedduck1, First, I commend you for your diligence! I know firsthand how much effort it takes to do 'all of those things at the same time'. And I commend you for each step that you take toward improvement. You are walking a marathon each day.
Last August, our adult son suffered a serious spinal cord injury. He is learning to walk again. And each step is exhausting and a mental workout...and a miracle! He must focus intently on each step, with new tip that the PT and he have practiced.
His PT has given him exercises that he does in bed (instead of on floor) he is making progress. Has your PT suggested any in bed/on couch exercises for you?
Rosemary

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