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Is Consulting A Neurologist Advisable For Weakness And Imbalance In The Legs?

I have fallen a few times over the past two months and when it has happened it feels like my legs give out. I cannot stop myself. I am in a physical therapy program to strengthen my quads, Andy ability to raise myself from a seated position, but the therapist thinks I would be served by seeing a neurologist and having a study done. What would he be looking for? I am 77, walk everyday about 2 miles, I fairly good health.Thank you.
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Physical therapists have extensive training in the musculoskeletal aspects of the body and so I would put that question specifically to him as he likely has something in mind. Unfortunately, without being able to evaluate you, I can't say specifically what he has in mind.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician
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Is Consulting A Neurologist Advisable For Weakness And Imbalance In The Legs?

Hello, Physical therapists have extensive training in the musculoskeletal aspects of the body and so I would put that question specifically to him as he likely has something in mind. Unfortunately, without being able to evaluate you, I can t say specifically what he has in mind. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician