If you have MS and think you’re scuffing your foot because of leg weakness, you might be wrong! Here’s why 👇 A lot of my clients with MS assume they’re scuffing their foot when they walk because their legs are weak, but that’s not always the case. 💥 Sometimes, it all comes down to balance. 💥 Here’s what to know: 1️⃣ If it takes you 3 seconds to lift your leg and bring it forward, but you can only balance on the opposite leg for 1 second, you’re going to feel off-balance and put your foot down too quickly. 2️⃣ When that happens, your toe tends to hit the ground first, causing foot scuffing or tripping. 3️⃣ The longer you can stand on one leg (with or without a mobility aid), the more time you’ll have to bring your opposite leg forward. This can help you reduce foot drop, scuffing, and that off-balance feeling! 💡 Leg weakness can also play a role, but balance is often the missing piece we overlook. This is exactly the kind of de-bunking we do in The MSing Link to help you move with more confidence and control 🙌 → chrck out the 🔗 in my bio if you want more details on the program! Will you practice any single-leg balance exercises this week? 💬 Comment below!
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