In addition to your prescribed exercises by your CPO, there are some actions you can take on your own to continue to improve your endurance. These include: • Walk. Walk often but for short periods - your strength and stamina take time to return. It is also important to make sure you keep an exercise routine to maintain your cardiovascular endurance. • Rest. Rest as soon as you feel tired - walking when overtired can result in accidents. • Keep your orthosis. Many times, once someone’s energy is back, they’ll ditch the orthotic device (crutches, canes, walker, shoe insoles, etc.). It is important to always keep using your orthosis unless your CPO says otherwise, as ditching it could develop bad walking habits. • Lead with different legs on stairs or slopes. When going up stairs or slopes, move your good leg first. When coming down stairs or slopes, move your leg with the orthosis or prosthesis first. • Maintain proper posture. Be aware of your posture. Better posture means a more efficient stride. If you find yourself bent over or slouching when you are walking, it is costing you energy. Get started today! Do you want to improve your endurance when moving with an orthotic or prosthetic device? If so, contact Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics today to schedule a consultation with one of our compassionate and caring CPOs! We’ll help you get moving with ease once again, so you can get around comfortably and enjoy the activities you love. Improve your endurance with us today! WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO IMPROVE ENDURANCE?
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