use of laser for walking : I have the... - Cure Parkinson's

Cure Parkinson's

26,504 members27,915 posts

use of laser for walking

8 Replies

I have the problem of not being able to get going when I want to walk. I went to Home Depot and bought a small laser level that I hold in my hand. I shine it on the floor in front of me so that the line is horizontal on the floor and try to step on it as I move. It seems to help many times but not always.

8 Replies
steph02 profile image
steph02

I have the same problem but use an inverted walking stick to step over- works most of the time but sometimes nothing seems to work. Its a mind over matter thing why do I get stuck in doorway for example. the best thing is to step over somebody's foot nearly always gets me moving.

in reply tosteph02

YES-- doorways are my nemesis also!!! I would love to know why that is such a problem for our brains to comprehend. I can be walking fine and come to a doorway and stop dead, unable to move. Also, elevators. I have started taking stairs instead.

jillannf6 profile image
jillannf6 in reply to

hi all

i ha ve PSP not parkinsons btu a lot of the symptoms can be similar and despsit ehte meds not working 4 PSP at least there are no side effects to worry about

i hav e major problems iwth freezing gait in doorways ./ lift s/ in busy places etc and now use a wheelchair 4 outside as it eases the pressure on whoever is with me re falling and dragging them down with me\

i hsvr a USTEP WALKER FORM THE USA which i use inside (at times )- it has a laser cane which lights up to keep the fee t moving within the line and it works for me (sometimes) i hi have probs with the walker and my brain riunnign too far ahead and i jus t lose control and ov eri go...

lol Jill]

:-)

JohnPepper profile image
JohnPepper

Hi Siak. You will find that the laser line makes you consciously step out in front of you, but if you stop concentrating on your step, you tend to freeze. The secret is to concentrate on the action of walking and not to revert back to letting your subconscious brain control the walking. The subconscious brain is the part that has problems controlling your movements. The subconscious brain sends its messages through another part of the brain, before they get get to the arms and legs, The conscious brain messages don't appear to go through the same route.

John

PatV profile image
PatV

We work on that in our movement for pwp class. Music helps you move, so I will sing a loud marching song to get my legs working. Embarrasses my kids, but what doesn't?

jillannf6 profile image
jillannf6

i agree music helps em to walk mor slowly not more quickly

a good song hummed along will help

;lol` jill

:-)

mktbob55 profile image
mktbob55

Try snapping your fingers to your walking rhythm or say right foot, left foot with each step. Works for me. good luck

Laser level. Great idea . I will try it THANKS

Jim

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Help with walking "issues"

I seem to have developed,over the last couple of months, a "slow speed" walking problem.I can walk...
Helshubby profile image

Walking aids

I am fairly newly diagnosed, although symptoms were masked for several years following a fall and...
ij0511 profile image

Cold Laser and EMDR!

On November 3rd 2021 I started seeing a new chiropractor who uses cold laser treatments. It’s like...
38yroldmale profile image

Use of B complex

Hi gang. I read the other day that PWPs are often deficient in several B vitamins. So I went and...
jeeves19 profile image

walking, exercise, walking, exercise

•A review of 14 studies on treadmill training found that three studies show an immediate effect of...

Moderation team

See all
CPT_Aleksandra profile image
CPT_AleksandraAdministrator
CPT_Anaya profile image
CPT_AnayaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.