Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PTKey TakeawaysWalking backward on a treadmill helps improve balance and mobility.

The simple act of walking backwards, though rarely practiced in daily life, might offer unexpectedly powerful benefits for brain health. This unconventional movement pattern challenges the brain in ...

The practice of walking backward, which is also known as 'retro-walking' provides various health advantages to individuals. Scientific evidence demonstrates that backward walking activates body ...

What if taking a few steps back could propel your health forward? Walking backward for 10 to 15 minutes a few times a week can unlock several surprising benefits for your body and mind, recent studies ...

Backward walking is gaining traction as a wellness trend, supported by science and physiotherapy. It activates different muscle groups, improves balance, and reduces knee pressure compared to forward ...

Walking backwards activates stabilizer muscles in your legs and engages the core muscles too-- which aren't otherwise used much during forward walking. This helps in strengthening your sense of ...

When was the last time you walked backwards? No, seriously – think about it. For me, it was this morning, and honestly, my knees and brain have never felt better. It all started when I spotted this ...

People may not hop backward often, but a new study shows that having people hop backward on one leg can be a better way of measuring strength and recovery in the knee, as well as other joints and ...