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Walking Program

Walking Program: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Walk at a steady, comfortable pace with your posture upright and your steps even. Keep your arms swinging naturally at your sides. Walk in a straight line for the length of your walking area.

Body region
Conditioning
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Conditioning

Used in home programs for

  • Adult Degenerative Scoliosis (Conservative)
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gluteal Tendinopathy)
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc (with Radiculopathy)
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
  • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar Spondylosis (Degenerative)
  • Mechanical / Non-Specific Low Back Pain
  • Mechanical Neck Pain / Cervical Strain
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome (Failed Back Surgery — Monitored)

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