Jump to content
RemedySpot.com

Re: sedentary job doing damage..

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

Guest guest

Sameer:

Are you able to join a gym or walk/stand during lunch breaks or

take other breaks during the day? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I

perform outreach to help homeless veterans. Fortunately for me this means I

get to drive and move around some during most days. Also fortunately, most of

the distances I have to walk are not especially long or difficult CMT wise.

Once in a while I have a meeting on the other side of the medical center and

I have to walk a long distance and I get self-conscious and my feet drop

more.. But this is not often..

Anyway, I started going to the gym regularly, at least three times

per week, almost two years ago. Since that time, my walking speed has

progressed to the extent that I can keep up with most of the strides of others

who

are unaffected by disability. I think my balance is also better. I have also

lost about ten pounds and gained endurance and stamina.

At the gym I use an eliptical machine; it is a machine where you

can run in place but there are pedals under your feet so there is no impact on

the joints and my feet can't drop. I also take Pilates classes and swim on

occasion. And, like Gretchen, I try to walk in sand or bicylce when I can

too. In the winter, I ski.

The exercise has not cured my CMT: I still have high arches, hammer

toes, balance problems, occasional foot drop and weak, skinny hands. But, I

feel I can function better and I also just feel better overall physically. In

many ways, I think my CMT is better than it was years ago instead of worse..

mostly because of the exercise.

I bet that if you are creative about it there are plenty of ways to

make your daily life less sendentary without necessarily having to quit your

job or have surgery..

It is up to you, but I would also suggest starting with in shoe

orthotics as opposed to AFOs if you can.. AFOs may help you walk a lot faster

but they may also prevent muscles that you have that are still functional from

being used and these will atrophy more quickly. If you need AFOs, ABSOLUTELY

get them... safety comes first, but I would start with the smaller assistive

devices and work your way up..

Just my two cents; I hope it helps. Peace, :) Marti

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...