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October 28, 2020
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Members responded with encouragement to someone feeling weaker during physical therapy for leg strengthening, with the shared consensus being... Read more

Members responded with encouragement to someone feeling weaker during physical therapy for leg strengthening, with the shared consensus being that pacing yourself is key. Several members described feeling exhausted or weaker when doing too much too soon, and recommended starting with smaller sets, spacing out activity, and building up gradually over time. A recurring theme was the importance of rest days, listening to your body, and finding a physical therapist who respects your limits rather than overworks you.

A MyMSTeam Member

I know for me that I only have a limited amount of movement/energy and I definitely plan how I use it efficiently , trying to get the right work/home . Excess exercise/therapy makes me fatigued ,not stronger as the recovery negates any gain.

October 28, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

Find a Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer who will work with you - not overwork you - but recognize your limits.

October 30, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

Itll improve with time! TrevaDanielsCa summed it up best with endurance! Start slow and enjoy!

October 28, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

Too much too fast- go slow and you’ll build up endurance. Resting at least a day in between helps too. It helped my fatigue too.

October 28, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

For Me PT Wore Me out too however it got Me Walking again and that was over 33 YeRse ago!!!

October 29, 2020

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