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Learning to walk after a stroke can be difficult. This is the final progression in a 4 part series on how to improve your walking and learn how to wean off o...
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- Rehab HQ
Its my first time to walk without a cane. Physical Therapist Chi Reyes teaches me the basic in walking.
- 2 min
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- Michael EAGLE Riggs
Oct 29, 2022 · Bob and Brad demonstrate how to use a walking cane properly.Website: https://bobandbrad.com/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/physicaltherapyvide...
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- Bob & Brad
Jan 16, 2022 · The following 10 gait exercises will help you and your patients see how balance is affected by common gait challenges. They will also help better prepare your patient to safely go sans cane or walker. 1. Gait - Back Steps. Exercise 8: Walking - Backwards.
- Jared Wilder
- You Have Abnormal Gait. If you have a limp or drag one of your feet, you need to consider getting a cane right away. When you develop an abnormal walking gait, it’s a sign that your body is trying to respond to an injury or problem area in your legs or spine.
- You Have Trouble Balancing. Canes are ideal for people with balance issues. No matter where those issues come from, whether it be a fall or injury, a medical condition, or a lack of muscular strength, a good cane will be there to keep you upright.
- You Have Had a Stroke or Mini-Stroke. Strokes and mini-strokes cause numbness and weakness in your limbs, leading to poor balance and an increased risk of falls.
- You Have an Overreliance on One Foot. Next time you’re standing still for more than a few minutes, pay attention to the way that you stand. Are you heavily relying on one foot to avoid pain in one of your joints?
If you are trying to increase weight bearing to one leg, then hold the cane in the hand on the same side as the affected leg. To use a cane: Hold the cane in the hand of your strong (unaffected) leg, opposite of your weak side. Put all of your weight on your strong leg. Get your balance. Move the cane and the strong leg forward.
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Mar 1, 2024 · Walking with a cane that is too short or too tall can put you at risk for injury. Get tips on how to adjust it to the correct height for walking.
