diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm
index 546ec3ba839..baeffc79482 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_movement.dm
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	if (bodytemperature < 283.222)
 		tally += (283.222 - bodytemperature) / 10 * 1.75
 
-	tally += 2*stance_damage //damaged/missing feet or legs is slow
+	tally += min(2 * stance_damage, 0) //damaged/missing feet or legs is slow
 
 	if(mRun in mutations)
 		tally = 0