CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : leg weakness http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 17 May 2026 09:31:40 +0000 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:32:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1506 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[leg weakness : Our user asked: &#034;my physically...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1506&PID=2086&title=leg-weakness#2086 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 1506
Posted: Apr 14 2014 at 3:32pm

Our user asked: "my physically active 78 y/o husband is having problems with his right thigh "giving out" and would like to know what exercises will strengthen that leg. He had a hip pinning in that leg 5 years ago and does not complain of any pain but noticed marked weakness after down hill skiing recently."
 
Ask a PT Response: "It might be a good idea for your husband to work with a PT to determine what may be contributing to his "thigh giving out".
Otherwise this webiste has some good samples of exercises which I give my patients for hips and legs: http://edinformatics.com/health_fitness/sample_exercises_ch4a.htm
As a progression I would have my patients utilize some light ankle weights to start off with for the standing exericses while holding onto the chair. 1/4 Wall slides are good for strengthening quads (thigh muscles) as well. I hope this helps."
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