Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Showing Original Post only (View all)

Prairie_Seagull

(4,832 posts)
Sat May 30, 2026, 05:58 PM Saturday

Walking backwards aids with neuralplasticity. [View all]

I have found this to be true. I use my treadmill and if one is just starting put something to grab onto while turning around. Start very very slowly and move up as skill and balance increases. I no longer have to sit to put on my pants or shorts. Yea me in shorts. funny.

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/walking-backward-may-have-link-increased-cognition

Edit- Check with health care professional if you need to.

11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
It's supposed to be good for your knees, too. CrispyQ Saturday #1
Yes but I have notoriously bad knees Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #6
Another good one! Aussie105 Saturday #2
I can write in cursive BigmanPigman Saturday #4
Hurts my head just thinking Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #8
I'm an artist so I think it's a visual thing in my case. BigmanPigman Yesterday #9
a friend of mine, as a kid, cd draw 2 completely different drawings at once. mopinko Saturday #5
Yup, brushing your hair or teeth TexasBushwhacker Yesterday #10
Good advice, P_S! Thanks! highplainsdem Saturday #3
You are most certainly welcome hpd. Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #7
There must be something to that. LudwigPastorius 7 hrs ago #11
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Walking backwards aids wi...