CANNOT WALK STRAIGHT

Manjinder
Manjinder Online Community Member Posts: 20 Listener
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Hi Folks

I am in my late 50s and have right hemiplegia from birth. I also cannot walk in a straight line , so a person(s) walking towards me from the opposite direction can easily get confused.

Is there anything I can do in order to improve my walking, or is it too late considering my age?

Thanks for your responses.

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,975 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Manjinder, do you still see a specialist of any kind? An occupational therapist might be able to help with this kind of thing. Sometimes they can assist you in finding equipment or aids that might be helpful for your goals 😊

  • Manjinder
    Manjinder Online Community Member Posts: 20 Listener

    Many thanks for you reply @Rosie_Scope

    I have never seen a specialist since the age of 16. My doctor has never referred me to one. What is the procedure for requesting this and what type of specialist do I need to see?

    I presume the NHS waiting lists are also very long?

    Doesn't an occupational therapist just deal with issues in the work place?

    I don't use any aids for walking. The only issue is that I cannot walk in a straight line

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,947 Championing

    the only thing I could suggest is to try and get a GPs appointment and request a physio appointment

  • Manjinder
    Manjinder Online Community Member Posts: 20 Listener

    Thanks @durhamjaide2001

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,947 Championing

    your welcome

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    Occupational therapists don't just deal with workplace issues.

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/occupational-therapy/

    Physiotherapy is also a really good suggestion.

  • Manjinder
    Manjinder Online Community Member Posts: 20 Listener

    Thanks folks

    So do I ask my GP for a referral to an occupational therapist?

    Can I go and find one directly?

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    You can go through your GP or contact adult services yourself at local council.

  • Manjinder
    Manjinder Online Community Member Posts: 20 Listener

    Thanks @Kimmy87

  • Manjinder
    Manjinder Online Community Member Posts: 20 Listener

    Hi Folks

    To give you an update …

    I went to see a physiotherapist yesterday through the Connect Health service. He will be writing to my GP ad hopefully I will get referred to other specialists.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,975 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    That sounds positive @Manjinder, I hope they're able to get you some more support ☺️

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