Thread: Foot shuffling
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Old 03-27-2013, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bubblyshar View Post
Hi there,

I am on this site for my Dad. I would really appreciate people's responses since I am trying to help my Dad all by myself.

Is there any exercises or conscious things you can do to reduce foot shuffling?

My Dad is not on medication yet but I notice he has started shuffling lately.

YES indeed but this you cannot do for him. Sometimes the slower we go the faster we try but perhaps a little aikido methodology is in order here...have him slow down even if its to where he barely moves - make it a walking meditation. google "chi walking" you tube videos to engage his core muscles . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8VXrv2KVeE
Caregiving without support can be really taxing - take some time for your self.

Kind regards,
sharilyn
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