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Is Walking Advisable After Being Affected By Polio?
Question: I had polio when I was a child and to this day one leg is slightly smaller than the other. I limp sometimes and my question is if too much walking is good or bad for my polio condition. I walk about 3 to 5 miles daily(5 times a week).
I tried using a lift shoe a while back but I could not get used to it.
I tried using a lift shoe a while back but I could not get used to it.
Brief Answer:
Walking is good for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is no harm in walking 3 to 5 miles daily. This is a good exercise for your limbs and will help in keeping the tone of muscles intact. It is better to try using lift shoe or orthotics to minimize the limp. It will help in a better balance and will retard other age related degenerative changes on the more weight bearing side.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Walking is good for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is no harm in walking 3 to 5 miles daily. This is a good exercise for your limbs and will help in keeping the tone of muscles intact. It is better to try using lift shoe or orthotics to minimize the limp. It will help in a better balance and will retard other age related degenerative changes on the more weight bearing side.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
You can use a shoe insert.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes you can insert something in the shoe- near heel. It is better to get a shoe insert which is more comfortable.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
You can use a shoe insert.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes you can insert something in the shoe- near heel. It is better to get a shoe insert which is more comfortable.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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