Exercises to strengthen weak legs are especially suitable for older people, when they have signs of muscle weakness, such as tremors in the legs while standing, difficulty walking and lack of balance.
Muscle weakness in the legs can be caused by a variety of factors, such as neuromuscular problems, nutritional deficiencies, accumulation of toxins, fatigue, exhaustion or simply loss of muscle mass prone to aging.
- Characteristic symptoms of weak legs.
- Difficulty walking with balance.
- Difficulty getting out of bed or bed.
- When these signs are present.
- An exercise program should be initiated.
- Which usually includes exercises that strengthen the flexor and extender muscles of the wheel.
- Cord aduction and abduction.
- Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
The series listed below can be done in addition to the treatment
Oral acupuncture carries the arms through the body;
Raise your leg and stretch and lower your stomach;
Repeat 10 times with each leg
Lateral anesthesis with bent legs;
Keep the slides in the same direction as the speed and extend;
Keep the pieces together and open the top of the leg without losing your balance and even now;
Oral acupuncture carries the arms through the body;
Fold both legs;
Lift them up to 90 degrees (placing them on an imaginary wall);
Collapse the abdomen and place the part of each cake on the ground, returning to the original position.
Standing, with the right body supporting the back of a chair or if you prefer to rest your hands on a wall;
Lift one leg later, without lying on the ground;
Repeat 10 times with each leg.
Cake with slightly separated pieces;
Fold the tights by crouching on the body;
If you want to have more balance, you can touch the body with your hands, keeping your arms outstretched;
Oral acupuncture leads to keeping your hands on the sides of your body;
Fold your legs and place a soft ball over a towel wrapped between the wheels;
Press the ball with your legs 10 times in a row
Lie on your side, use one arm to hold your head, the other should be in a position facing your chest;
Keep your legs outstretched;
Open the leg that exceeds 10 times in a row
This series of exercises can be performed at home and helps strengthen the lower and gluteal muscles, which helps counteract the siens, the feeling of weak legs and the imbalance, however, the physical therapist will be able to indicate other exercises that are more appropriate, respecting the limits and needs of each one.
As these exercises become easier, we need to use elastics and weights from 1 to 5 kg, to increase muscle strength and get better results. These exercises should be done 2 to 3 times a week for 8 to 12 weeks to further evaluate the results.
In addition, there are other aerobic exercises that should be indicated to increase breathing capacity and fatigue, and flexibility exercises such as muscle stretching, which can decrease spasticity and prevent future painful contractions.