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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 0:31:36 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Mar 3, 2014 0:31:36 GMT -8

I have noticed this many times and just thought that it would improve over time. I first noticed when i started walking with my crutches last year and i went to wash my face in the bathroom.

To stand and balance i lock my knees as this helps to keep me steady..so i washed my face and dried with a towel..as i did this i went to immediately fall forward....

One year on and still i cannot balance with my eyes closed..its like im standing on one of those wobble boards at rehab lol

So..im not recommending anyone try this but im wondering if anyone else has experienced this...? I know your probably thinking..well dont stand with your eyes closed ....But we had a power cut here in my area a few weeks ago and i decided to go get the candle that i had lit in my kitchen....
I found it very difficult to keep walking straight and again my balance was affected greatly....

Im just interested to get some thoughts on this..does our spacial awareness become affected..or perception maybe?

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 7:18:55 GMT -8

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Post by kilg0retr0ut on Mar 3, 2014 7:18:55 GMT -8

I have to hold something when I close my eyes to rinse the shampoo out of my hair. I work on my balance but it hasn't got much better in three years. I use a Bosu ball, flip it over, stand on it and try to keep your legs still. When you master that, start doing squats.
I do want to add that you need something to grab onto until you get the hang of it.

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 11:19:44 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by Knight on Mar 3, 2014 11:19:44 GMT -8

I lose my balance if I close my eyes while sitting on a barstool! I don't have quite as much leg function as you guys, Lαrα & kilg0retr0ut, but I have this problem when I do stand. I can't walk without looking down at my feet and legs while using a walker. I have no proprioception in my legs or feet whatsoever.

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 11:49:51 GMT -8

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Mar 3, 2014 11:19:44 GMT -8 Knight said:

I lose my balance if I close my eyes while sitting on a barstool! I don't have quite as much leg function as you guys, Lαrα & kilg0retr0ut, but I have this problem when I do stand. I can't walk without looking down at my feet and legs while using a walker. I have no proprioception in my legs or feet whatsoever.

Lol..me too Knight...i used to always stare at my feet, especially because they are pretty much numb but i had to stop myself.
I tend to look down at my feet more when i am out but just now and then..if i can see my way ahead of me has no obstacles and is flat im good

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 11:51:24 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Mar 3, 2014 11:49:51 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

Mar 3, 2014 11:19:44 GMT -8 Knight said:

I lose my balance if I close my eyes while sitting on a barstool! I don't have quite as much leg function as you guys, Lαrα & kilg0retr0ut, but I have this problem when I do stand. I can't walk without looking down at my feet and legs while using a walker. I have no proprioception in my legs or feet whatsoever.

Lol..me too Knight...i used to always stare at my feet, especially because they are pretty much numb but i had to stop myself.
I tend to look down at my feet more when i am out but just now and then..if i can see my way ahead of me has no obstacles and is flat im good

Yeah, I have no feeling in my feet except for the constant tingle/burn of my neuropathy.

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 14:16:39 GMT -8

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Post by kilg0retr0ut on Mar 3, 2014 14:16:39 GMT -8

I've had the same thing happen on bar stools before my injury Knight. Nerve damage is really bizzare. I can have a guy whittling in a hole in my ankle, barley feel it, same ankle other side, sock irritates the skin.

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 3, 2014 18:32:49 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Mar 3, 2014 14:16:39 GMT -8 kilg0retr0ut said:

I've had the same thing happen on bar stools before my injury Knight. Nerve damage is really bizzare. I can have a guy whittling in a hole in my ankle, barley feel it, same ankle other side, sock irritates the skin.

my ankles are the same way. My left one is totally numb, my right one, the lightest brush against it and I'm yelling about it!

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 4, 2014 1:42:27 GMT -8

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Post by hobbit on Mar 4, 2014 1:42:27 GMT -8

At first I used to spend all my time wheeling around just in boxers, as I couldn't bear anything at all touching my legs, I even folded my sheets in hospital so my legs below the knees were always uncovered. It has eased slightly, but I still only wear light, loose trousers, like tracksuits.

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed! Mar 4, 2014 3:15:56 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Mar 4, 2014 3:15:56 GMT -8

hobbit..i know just how you feel..i love not wearing anything on my feet but i tend to wear socks now though id prefer not to.

I like feeling the floor better....i must admit things brushing against my legs lightly is an uncomfortable feeling.

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Dont Try This..Balance is Affected When Eyes are Closed!

Post by Lαrα on Mar 3, 2014 0:31:36 GMT -8

Post by kilg0retr0ut on Mar 3, 2014 7:18:55 GMT -8

Post by cbdives on Mar 3, 2014 8:17:53 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Mar 3, 2014 11:19:44 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Mar 3, 2014 11:49:51 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Mar 3, 2014 11:51:24 GMT -8

Post by kilg0retr0ut on Mar 3, 2014 14:16:39 GMT -8

Post by cbdives on Mar 3, 2014 14:31:19 GMT -8

Post by hobbit on Mar 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Mar 3, 2014 18:32:49 GMT -8

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