An expert weighs whether walking backward on a treadmill is worth adding to your fitness routine.
But does switching up your walking directionreallyprovide those perks?
Why Walk Backward On a Treadmill?
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The goal is to practice extending the joint and normalize gait, she says.
“It gets them used to how it feels to extend the knee again,” she adds.
But it’s not without benefit.
The study group included just 20 healthy participants, and the results weren’t consistent among subjects.
That said, taking a backward stroll could benefit those with diagnosed knee issues.
Should You Walk Backward On the Treadmill?
You won’t need any bells and whistles considering elevation is out of the question.
