Looking for a technical name

[nancylebov]

Is there a technical term for needing to go down stairs one step at a time-- one knee doesn't like lowering one's weight going down a step, so it's step and then feet together instead of alternating legs going down?

Please, no comfort emojis, my knees are improving.

Comments

[cmcmck]

Not sure if there's a word but it's sort of related to dystonia.

I know, having worked for a time with elderly folk that you should try to lead with your stronger leg in either direction (if there is a stronger one).

Glad to hear things are getting better- as the owner of a dodgy left knee (motorcycle accident years back) I can sympathise!

[nancylebov]

I don't know about dystonia, but there's some complexity. There's pain, but there can also be reluctance to take the step, and sometimes I can be reluctant but the step turns out not to be painful.

[marycatelli]

Depends on the situation. After surgery, I found it more comfortable to alternate legs as the leader.