The Benefits of Walking Backward in Stroke Recovery

Stroke Recovery Rehab · Jan 27, 2026 · 6m

In this episode, I share my experiences with walking backward in recovery after stroke and how this simple exercise turned out to be pretty helpful.

Studies show that stroke survivors may benefit from walking backward in a variety of ways.

For example, there’s evidence that this practice can improve a stroke survivor’s balance and gait – a person’s manner of walking.

In my experience, the cliché “The faster you can move backward, the faster you can move forward” was certainly true for me.

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