Treadmill training after SCI promotes recovery

Great post DJ and wavewolf....

I tried using the treadmill at my local gym that I go to most days and found it difficult so i stopped using but i think i will take another try at it, it definitely looks like it is worth trying again.
I felt very awkward on the treadmill as i found it 'forces' me into a correct gait that makes it harder for me to maintain the exercise through....but i think i need to build up slowly my time on it.
When i walk on crutches, im so used to compensating the lack of signal to certain muscles that they support me well enough to maintain a  relatively well practiced and upright and even gait. 
I found that when i was on the treadmill my hips 'swing' more due to weak hip abductors and glutes and i was tiring but i think now i need to work at this as its so beneficial.

It's great to hear the improvements you have made wavewolf...i am mostly numb in several parts of my legs and saddle area and feet..it seems odd that we can walk. Today im in some pain from overdoing this walking business but its so tempting to want to keep upright rather than relying on my chair too easily which i do find totally comfortable as a means of mobility.

I think exercise is crucial. Exercise every muscle you can. The only thing for me is that with my issues I don't want to much muscle on top because it would make it harder for me to balance. It's work, and it's something I will always have to do. A strong core is key for me staying upright.

DJ..no chocs next time i visit   lol

wavewolf..your crutches look similar to mine?....talking of chairs..i need to get a new lighter one...mine i pretty heavy too. When i used DJ's chair I loved how light it was so i'd love to get a new one now

wavewolf...one of the conditions you have is it related to sarcoids if you don't mind me asking?


I agree about exercising the hip abductors and glutes and i do use a machine at the gym to help with this.....they seem to be improving. It sounds like we manage our mobility in a very similar way  ..im very conscious about preserving my upright mobility for times when i most need it and otherwise i use my chair.

DJ..really? well..i loved it, it was easy to self wheel!

DJ...i wasn't showing off was I? LOL....that's so not my nature ........but who was showing off zooming by leaving me way behind in his super fly power thingy!!