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From: BECKEM(AT)MAIL.STATE.WI.US
To: tmic-listeskimocom <tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 09, 1997 10:14 AM
Subject: Physical Therapy
Barbara, my physical therapy ended when I was mobile too, but in one of =
my
follow up visits with my neurologist, I asked for ideas that would =
improve
my life style. I was getting around fine but was awkward, clumsy and =
unsure
of my endurance so there was a lot that I avoided. He ordered a few =
more
physical therapy visits. And although the physical therapist was =
doubtful
that I would see much more improvement such a long time after the =
initial
diagnosis, she re-evaluated me, pointed out the problems with my gait, =
gave
me new exercises to strengthen the weak areas, and generally gave me =
enough
confidence to expand my activities. She also gave me instructions on =
how to
progress each exercise as it becomes easy. I haven't taken the =
exercises to
the next level yet but that little bit of extra therapy made a major
difference in my life.
Doing it alone from a book wouldn't have helped me. I didn't recognize =
the
origin of my weakness or clumsiness. I got exercises to strengthen my =
back
and thighs. That helped me get up and down off the ground, made me more
comfortable on the stairs and has improved my walking.
Does anyone else have trouble with shoes since TM? I am most =
comfortable in
a sturdy tennis shoe-type walking shoe. I wore lace up boots all winter =
and
now get by with buckle on sandals. I can't tolerate anything not =
fastened
on. Not only does it pain my feet wearing casual flats but I am =
exhausted
after a short while with the effort to keep them on my feet when I walk.
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