
What Causes Difficulty In Walking On Ground Rather Than Water Bodies?

Question: I can walk in the pool but I can't walk on land with out using walker why and what is wrong with me I have MRI's the doc. said I had spinal cord enger for car weck but the walking is getting worst why?
Brief Answer:
you need extensive rehabilitation for walking improvement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
These symptoms can be due to cerebellar malfunction and associated spine disease.
I will advise you MRI brain with contrast.
Walking in water requires less resistance power so it becomes easy to walk than on ground.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation for walking will help you.
If there is spinal cord compression or spinal canal stenosis then you may need decompression again.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
you need extensive rehabilitation for walking improvement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
These symptoms can be due to cerebellar malfunction and associated spine disease.
I will advise you MRI brain with contrast.
Walking in water requires less resistance power so it becomes easy to walk than on ground.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation for walking will help you.
If there is spinal cord compression or spinal canal stenosis then you may need decompression again.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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