Does Walking Up and Down Stairs for 20 Minutes a Day Help?
Does Walking Up and Down Stairs for 20 Minutes a Day Help?
Mar 29, 2014
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Does MS make stairs feel harder than they used to? 🤔 If you notice fatigue, heaviness, or instability when going up or down stairs—you’re not alone. And the good news? There’s a simple exercise that can help. 💪 It’s called a hamstring curl (aka a leg kick or knee bend), and it’s a game-changer for building strength, balance, and control. Here’s why it works: ✅ Strengthens the back of your legs (hello, hamstrings!) ✅ Helps you feel steadier on stairs ✅ Boosts confidence and reduces fatigue over
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Have MS struggle to lift your foot when walking upstairs? ⬇️ It might be your hamstrings. A hamstring curl (or leg kick) is a simple exercise that strengthens the muscle that bends your knee. 🦵 Most of my patients with MS don’t realize how important this muscle is for walking safely and climbing stairs! Here’s how to do it: ✨ Stand tall bend one knee so your foot kicks back behind you. ✨ Keep your knees side by side (don’t let the kicking leg drift forward). ✨ Go slow controlled, repeating on b
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