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Kikeena
Kikeena

How many new tricks can an old dog learn? I was going to title this “learning to walk again”, but in my case I don’t think I’ve ever walked properly.

Apparently if you walk properly you are more comfortable and use half as much energy as the flat footed gait I’ve had. I really want to learn to walk properly so I will eventually be able to walk further and enjoy it more. I’m only talking short walks and shopping here folks, but even these have been tough for me for the last 10 years. I'm declaring my goal here. I don't usually make goals, especially physical ones. So this is different for me!

So heel to toe, stand up straight and swing those arms. If anyone wants to know more there’s some good info on youtube under "heel to toe walking".

Does anyone want else interested in this?

Keena

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  • cathie38426
    cathie38426 Kikeena

    Posted

    I just posted to say try walking more slowly,

    quality more important than quantity!

    Cathie

  • Kikeena
    Kikeena

    Posted

    I so agree Cathie. Quality walking is hard to achieve both physically and mentally, but once you've changed the gait the quantity will followfollow. I'm so excited about this!! I feel more hopeful about my future because of it!
  • gloriajoy
    gloriajoy Kikeena

    Posted

    Hi Keena

    This is a very helpful post. I have not had a THR yet,being very cowardly and fearful of making things worse.

    What I did was request physiotherapy and had just four sessions with a lovely lady physio. I was impressed that aside from a programme of exercises she showed me how to walk better.This involved butt squeezing and heel to toe walking.

    This convinced me I would manage to avoid surgery,wishful thinking!!

    Not so unfortunately!! My lovely lady physio told me there is a problem which requires that I see  a specialist.

    However I have strengthened my muscles which is useful whatever happens.

    I have looked up the youtube site you mention  and found it really helpful!!

    In common with so many aspects of health I believe we could prevent many problems by a sensible life style.

    I am sure I have walked badly with incorrect posture all my life.

    Thank you for this thoughtful info.

    Joy

     

  • Kikeena
    Kikeena

    Posted

    My favourite on heel to toe walking is from Rehab and Revive on YouTube. I tried to post a link to this but the moderator thought it was spam. Oh well.
    • renee01952
      renee01952 linnet2015

      Posted

      yes linnet - phew ... just did my walk and it took me forever - my problem right now is that I am still using some support walking outside and then I get confused - I live in right in the middle of the forest and walk on an uneven path - some times I take my 4wheel walker out as well - so I am trying to relax shoulders and hands, stand straight but soft knees - push with, what I hope are my bum muscles, forward, on toes to heel while swinging hips and not knowing what to do with my arms ...

      phew - sheesh - get the picture ?  

      how do you girls do it?   The squirrels took a break from gathering nuts, just to watch me - I swear they  were LOL !

    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 renee01952

      Posted

      He he you made me laugh renee I can just picture those squirrels! 

      😆 Linnet x 

    • Kikeena
      Kikeena linnet2015

      Posted

      Yes Linnet it is with Dr Lin. Sorry. I only just noticed your post.. Keep walking 🚶
    • alice85142
      alice85142 renee01952

      Posted

      Hello You,

      ​You wryte such smiley posts you are a breath of fresh air.. I too look mad walking along   but will try hard to follow the good advice on this thread suspect my walking is not helping my healing!!  i htink i walk heel then toe..what a pillock!

      Ali 2

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Kikeena

    Posted

    Oh my dear Lord .... no wonder my shins, thighs down to my ankles are hurting !!!!

    I walk flat-footed, pushing front hips, crooked , --- I watched one of the you tube video's and will look at the one you suggesting - 

    what I am saying here that is not just the heel-to-toe motion but the rest of my body parts that need re-allignment - 

    and not to feel pushed and rushed by self and others - okay, kind of lonely walks ahead of me then (dense fog here - kind of beautiful, mysterious and depressing) -

    oh no, I take y'all along with me 

    love

    renee- 

     

  • Kikeena
    Kikeena

    Posted

    Yes Renee, we're walking with you! It's so eye opening! I've never been an active person and think that I have never walked properly. I love the encouragement of this group and know I will have a better outcome because of it.

    Walking well requires so much concentration, but when I do it I feel so fabulous. Strong and straight and energetic!

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