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What exercise(s) do u recommend to strengthen ankles to wear heals & walk more securely w/o tripping? minor ataxic gait but not to point o/instability
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Please minimize use!: I'm sorry to not provide the answer you're looking for. I don't know if there are any exercises that help you wear high heels more, but even if there are it would be unwise to give you info that would allow you to wear them more often because it's so bad for your health- see http://bit.Ly/1bnsjku ; http://wapo.St/1c2qow8 it's not that you should never wear them but only on occ. For short times.
Answered 10/5/2018
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High heels: I can't advocate their use either. Fashionable as they are , if you already have even a slight ataxic gait , they are not for you. The risk of a fall with resulting sprain or even fracture is too great
Answered 10/5/2018
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