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 Post subject: Improving Balance
PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:34 pm 
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Is there anything anyone can recommend for helping to regain balance and be more confident when walking?
I am PPMS and can't walk without support now.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

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 Post subject: Balance? What is PPMS?
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I am also working on it, I have since using a walker and then a cane and still a cane.. going to yoga helped with the balance some and now I have a personal trainer that is trying to strengthen the leg that was affected, it just takes time, I am also unsure when I walk, I practice in my house and small distances, while holding whatever is near me for support. Just keep active, I know its hard and frustrating but in the long run it will come.


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Thanks Amber. Doing some work with the physio as well. Best wishes to you.


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Have you tried walking with two canes? One in each hand. It may help you increase your speed. It also will help your balance


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