Re: OT- just to share

I'm happy for both of you dear, truly.  The biggest limitation most people
have is the one between their ears.
:-)


On 9/4/06, Donna <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone!
>
> Yes, I am a big believer in physical therapy. They know how to get you
> to use/strengthen certain muscles again without re-injuring yourself or
> doing too much too fast which can also have side effects. Of course the
> person has to be willing to work with them and not just show up and
> complain.
>
>
> In my mothers case, they came up with another way for her to actually be
> able to stand up from a sitting position. They used simple but effective
> ways of getting some movement out of her hands and shoulders in the
> beginning and gradually moved her into being able to eat on her own with
> a fork and knife. They have succeeded in getting her muscles back to
> being usable. She still has a long way to go, but has made great
> progress in the last month.
>
>
> Having gone thru physical therapy myself twice, I know it isn't easy.
> Without it, I probably couldn't walk today or use my left wrist...both
> of which the doctors told me I would be lucky to get 10 percent usage
> out of..... I made it to 80 percent and feel it was all due to great
> therapists and my determination. I am not perfect, but most people don't
> realize my limitations.
>
>
> Donna
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Aplfgcnys@aol.com
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2006 7:58:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT- just to share
>
>
> That's great news, Donna!  I know it's been a great worry and
> burden for you to have her be so incapacitated.  Do you feel
> that the physical therapy has helped?  I'll keep you both in
> my prayers.
> Auralie
>
> In a message dated 09/04/2006 7:40:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> gossiper@sbcglobal.net writes:
> As some of you know, my mother got ill back in March. After finding the
> right meds, a tad of prodding, and physical therapy, she actually came
> to my house for the first time since March. - entirely on her own!
>
>
> For those who don't know- we live in a subdivision both have ranch
> homes, lives next door to me, so the distance isn't great- but she did
> manage to walk here without any help.
>
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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