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have to use a walker.

With the design of the new steps at house we lined up Facing forward to see if I could do it having forward. I looked at how the walker lined up and did not feel safe trying it. The back of the walker is free of of anything that could get in the way of the jump.

The first day I did it I was terrified. But with a good therapist who I know would spot me and prevent me from getting hurt I did it anyways. With enough practice and learning how to set yourself for the up and backward jump it is not so scary.

You also need to recognize your limitations.
I am short so I don't think that I could comfortably handle more than 5". The taller you are the higher a step you should be able to handle.

Today I jumped up and down 10 times on a 3" step and nailed it pretty solid consistently. My steps at home will be 4". If I can get enough practice on the 5" step before I go home I should be good.

And yes, I thought doing it backwards was insane
Initially but if I want to go home I have master it