Hi guys/and girls,

I'm a brand new user of this forum. I am an L2 incomplete paraplegic and have been luck enough to have progress over the years since my accident. I currently walk using 2 elbow crutches and wear a pair of small splints to support my ankle, where i have movement. My main questions is - I can stand un-aided and keep my balance but i have to have my knees bent. As soon as i stand up straight my balance goes and i have to grab something before i fall over. My question is, what muscles do i need to work on to be able to stand up straight without loosing balance? And how do i work these muscles. I think i'm right in saying that your toes are a big part of balancing, which obviously i cant use. I'm fairly good at getting about on the floor so there is no real restrictions there for potential exersizes. My partner can also help if i need someone else for a particular exersize. I have a multi gym, rowing machine, exersize bike and treadmil.

Thanks very much for any advice coming my way.

Cheers
Brad

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