Exercises to strengthen weak legs are especially suitable for older people, when the person shows signs of muscle weakness, such as shaky legs standing, difficulty walking and lack of balance.
Muscle weakness in the legs can be caused by several factors, such as neuromuscular problems, nutritional deficiency, accumulation of toxins, fatigue, depletion or simply a loss of muscle mass due to aging.
- Characteristic symptoms of leg weakness include difficulty walking with loss of balance.
- Difficulty getting up from a chair or bed.
- For example.
- When these signs are present.
- An exercise program should be initiated.
- Which usually includes exercises that strengthen the flexor and extender muscles of the knee.
- Hip aduction and removal.
- Plantar flexion and dorsal flexion.
The following series can be done at home to complete the treatment
This series of exercises can be performed at home and help strengthen the lower and buttock muscles, which helps combat tremors, leg weakness and imbalance, however, the physical therapist will be able to indicate the other exercises he deems most appropriate, respecting the limits and needs of each individual.
As these exercises become easier, elastic bands and weights of 1-5 kg should be used to increase muscle endurance and achieve better results.These exercises should be done 2-3 times a week, for 8-12 weeks, and then evaluate the results.
Other aerobic exercises should also be indicated to increase breathing capacity and fatigue, and flexibility exercises, such as stretching muscles, can decrease spasticity and prevent future painful contractions.