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Ideas on how to build muscle mass

hmmmingbird
hmmmingbird

I have very little muscle mass and I set a goal of walking 1400 steps a day. I was successful until I fell this morning, a nice man helped me up and walked me home. I am a fall risk and have fallen at home. Any ideas on a safe way to build up my muscles? I'm concerned that if I do nothing I will be in a wheelchair before long. I currently use a cane.

guitarman79
guitarman79
I am the same way.

I have Ataxic cerebral palsy, (which is very similar to ms) And have ;low muscle tone (hypotonia) Not much You can do about it unfortunately. I am also a liability, so unfortunately can not work anymore.

I do workout with a circuit called E GYM available at the YMCA, not sure if all Y's have them or not, Maybe ask a personal trainer, if they have any ideas to increase muscle mass. I have also worked with personal trainers, and mass/ tone has improved a little bit. All I'm trying to do right now, is keep my mind and body active. I still do stumble and fall once in a while

But, e gym is the best I've found so far.
hasty_05
hasty_05
What about physical therapy? They can do it at home or at their office. Can you use one of the pedal things where you sit in a chair and pedal or walk on a treadmill?
Brandie1970
Brandie1970
I've been quadriplegic for a long time. I don't have much muscle mass anywhere. Just trying to keep My limbs from contracting further. Either My husband or caregiver give My arms and legs range of motion excersises daily. And most days I do some breathing exersises. Trying to stay off a ventilator. Once a week I go to a physical therapy session at a local physical rehab center. I can't stand or sit up unaided. So the treadmill or bike stuff is impossible. But they help Me with various stretches and getting My body to move.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
I just noticed this section. You may already be familiar with MS Gym by Trevor Wicken. Dr. Gretchen Hawley (The MSing Link) has a YouTube channel as well. Sometimes I do really well with my PT exercises at home but then life happens and other things easily take precedence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCeACId0Th0
https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorGretchenHawley/videos
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