Stairs are great for Plantar Fasciitis, Hip replacement and Knee replacement along with lots of other lower limb issues
I have done lots recently with stairs. Stairs can be a challenge if you have a lower limb pain or injury. I use stairs a lot with hip and knee replacement recovery as part of the rehabilitation process. I also use stairs extensively with Plantar Fasciitis recovery and to help stretch the achilles tendon and strengthen the muscles of the foot.
As people have been walking up and down stairs their whole life you don’t stop to think how do I do that? What is the movement? What do I do differently going upstairs to downstairs? Can I carry things like washing or importantly cups of tea? Am I better at going upstairs rather than down stairs, or in some cases the other way round. What you have done before you had a mobility issue was a habit and automatic you did not think about it, you just did it.
This automatic response to stairs is perfect when there are no issues. Firstly people tend to worry about falling down stairs for obvious reasons, See Below!
People never come to me with a worry about falling upstairs, its usually range of movement, rails and fitness and strength as stairs are demanding if you have limited movement. See Below!
I use stairs to help build up some initial fitness but also importantly confidence. Lots of stairs at home can be steep have a turn and small to put your foot on. Compared to stairs in offices or public spaces which are shallower and have a big step surface to put your foot on. I start with using a step to step up and down on to get movement and foot position, then progress to 2, 3 etc then progress to alternate steps up and down as in the Video below.
Several benefits from moving up and down stairs facing the stairs are that it helps build confidence and coordinated strengthening of the lower leg muscles. It slows you down and makes you think, as its very different to normal its easier to adjust.
I have many different movements for Plantar Fasciitis recovery and example is below for helping with achilles strength and flexibility
For more information on how I use stairs to help with Plantar Fasciitis treatment and recovery
I have a Facebook group Plantar Fasciitis Masterclass which showcases FB Lives and support video and essential information to help treat and cure Plantar Fasciitis.
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How I treat Plantar Fasciitis with my medical devices and movements a small snapshot
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https://interxpainclinic.com/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-movements/
For more information on how I use stairs to help with Knee Pain and Knee Replacement treatment and recovery
I have a Facebook group Knee Pain Masterclass which showcases FB Lives and support video with essential information to help treat and cure Knee Pain and recover from a Knee Replacement.
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