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How To Strengthen Weak Legs While Having Curvature Of Spine?

My mother who is 80 years old has very weak legs. This has been going on for some now and it s just getting worst, to the point she can t walk. Her Dr. has been telling her to do exercises with her legs and try to walk more. Mom sits all day in her chair and has for years now. Is there any kind of test maybe that she should have done that might give a reason to why her legs are going out on here. Mom has curvature of the spine real bad and takes pain medicine for that along with anxiety pills. Mom weights in at about 110 pounds.
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

As per your history, it seems like an age related weakness and curvature of spine. Lack of interest is the principle factor responsible for this inactivity. Apart from protein, vitamin and calcium supplements you need to ignite will in your mother. Give her a walker to ambulate if she is not able to do it without aid. She need to do physiotherapy exercises to maintain the power and range of motion of the muscles.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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How To Strengthen Weak Legs While Having Curvature Of Spine?

Hi, As per your history, it seems like an age related weakness and curvature of spine. Lack of interest is the principle factor responsible for this inactivity. Apart from protein, vitamin and calcium supplements you need to ignite will in your mother. Give her a walker to ambulate if she is not able to do it without aid. She need to do physiotherapy exercises to maintain the power and range of motion of the muscles. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon