> Hi Gang,
> Saw a Dr. today that recommended I try a cane and prescribed the
> Arizona Brace on my weak ankle. He asked about the concensus from the
> group regarding the value of exercise to correct gait problems. How long
> does it take to actually see some strengthening of the weakened muscles?
> If you had a routine of exercises you did when you were first
> recovering from the initial onset of TM, do you still continue to do
> them??? If not, why not? Any other thoughts regarding strenthening
> exercises, muscle compensation etc. would be appreciated.
> Thanks.
> Maureen
>
I have wondered about the exercises I was doing the first three months. I
stopped when I could pretty much walk alone and function normally, because I
figured that was the goal of them, but wondered if it would be beneficial to
continue them. Some exercises seemed to increase the numbness for a time, so I
didn't know whether to push it in those areas or stop. I do think the
exercises helped overall the first few months.
Barbara H.