Backward Walking

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Backward walking is used in physical therapy as a way to build strength, improve gait and mobility, and increase range of motion in the knees, hips, and ankles.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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A backward walking program improved balance, pain, and physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis