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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 3, 2022 | Replies (7)

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@jake78

Thank you John,
Your information gives me a lot to think about and to folow up on. I have had my gait checked and do some specific exercises to improve it. I see a physiotherapist monthly and will revisit the gait problem specifically. However, the weakness because of the wasting muscle has led us to concentrate more on balance exercises and fall prevention.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 2, 2022

Hi Spike, I'm glad they have checked your gait. Muscle wasting is an unfortunate aftereffect of injuries in early life.
I have a friend here who has that issue after a long-ago broken ankle. He now wears an ankle brace and uses a cane for stability. I know we never want to admit it might be necessary, but...perhaps better than broken bones.
Another question to ask the physio is whether nerve/muscle stimulation might "wake things up." It's great that you are persisting - nobody wants to watch life from the sidelines.
Sue

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