Like Walking on a Balance Ball

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Hi All -

I was diagnosed with CMT disease late last year by my neurologists following

years of extensive testing. I'm 59 years old. I used to be quite active and a

brown belt instructor in Tang Soo Do but gave it up when my balance and gait

became a real challenge 26 years ago. I have a sensory neuronopathy (that I now

have been able to trace back three generations) that has sped up and gotten

worse noticeably since 2003.

I've tried deep-water running and recumbent bike exercises to try to slow the

decline in leg muscles... I recently saw an ad in as magazine for Skechers

Shape Ups and decided to order a pair. Last week they arrived with an

insruction book and a DVD. When I put them on it was like walking on beach sand

or as thick shag carpet. (Both of those are a challenge to me). By the the end

of the day I had started getting used to them (although still wobbly).

Does anyohe have experience with this product over time? I feel like it will

challenge me to use muscles in the feet thst are not being used today in a way

that ultimately will help my balance and leg muscle tone.