Rehab, Rehab and more Rehab
Today I walked again on the treadmill for about 5 minutes with no hands. I also walked unassissted up the slope (very slight) to get onto the treadmill. Everybody here has been commenting on my improvements especially in relation to gait. All the positive vibes are very helpful.
My coordination has improved greatly. My boys will be pleased to know that I can catch a basketball size ball about 80% of the time. I haven’t as yet had any cricket balls thrown to me, probably leave that until we get h0me and have a game of cricket with Russell and the boys. Sounds like Russell is really lonely.
My therapist Dr Wang gets me to try and balance on a board which rocks back and forth rather than stay steady. He then throws the ball to me from all angles. A great work out for the legs! I manage this exercise for a few minutes at least once a day.
The arthritis in my left foot in particular is quite annoying, I’m sure that is what is keeping me from taking off into a jog. I will go and have another foot massage tomorrow whilst I’m waiting for the stem cells to arrive. What a great way to spend my Son’s 9th birthday, fasting for 4 hours before the spinal injection and then laying completely still and flat on my back for 6 hours. This is no easy feat.
Today, some voice therapy was added to my routine. A machine called a vocatism (I think) is strapped to your throat and this gives off electrical impulses. This in turn is meant to improve diction. Which basically means trying to stop you sound like a drunk all the time. Now I will be able to give the telemarketers what for on the phone.
Dr Wang also gave me accupuncture on my head late this afternoon to try to improve my sleeping patterns. Garry told him to keep poking the needles in until he finds the right spot, then maybe both of us can get some sleep. He has got to realise this is not all about him. The photos below show how attractive I looked. Garry knows how to make me feel better he said I looked like a martian. 
4 comments January 11th, 2007
