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Have MS and want to walk better? Here’s what to do 👇 If you mostly practice walking at home or only in places where you feel totally safe, you’re not the only one… …especially when fatigue, leg weakness, or balance challenges make walking feel harder. 😓 The problem? If you only walk in predictable environments, your brain never gets the chance to adapt to real-world conditions. 🧠 So when you’re walking on grass or in a busy store, your brain gets overstimulated and your body feels less steady
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