Physical therapy, anyone?

[falalalala]

They're coming to my house to assess me so I'm going to throw myself on the floor to get my money's worth.😂

[CatsandCars]

Ha ha! Great idea. Perhaps you could ask them to "show you" how to do a few simple household chores "properly" for your condition. Maybe start with dusting? 😁

[falalalala in reply to CatsandCars]

😂😂😂😂

I am going to do that!

"Please demonstrate the proper way to pick up dog bombs in the yard"

[CatsandCars in reply to falalalala]

Please tell me how it goes!🤣🤣

[lbenmaor]

After I had my accident falling on the floor I received P.T.

It was a life saver!

Leslie

[falalalala in reply to lbenmaor]

I am glad to hear this!

How long did you have to do this?

[lbenmaor in reply to falalalala]

I don't remember but if I did not do it I would not be walking.

[falalalala in reply to lbenmaor]

I'm glad you are 😀

[lbenmaor in reply to falalalala]

Thank you falalala😀

[CatsandCars in reply to lbenmaor]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[lbenmaor in reply to CatsandCars]

Thank you!

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Good Luck, falalalala !

[falalalala in reply to carolek572]

Thank you!

[CatsandCars in reply to falalalala]

Yes, good luck, falalalala!

[falalalala in reply to CatsandCars]

Thanks!

[hairbrain4]

Are you sure they said "physical" therapy or was it "psycho" therapy? Asking for a friend...😂😂😂

[falalalala in reply to hairbrain4]

🤣🤣🤣

If her name is Nurse Ratched, I'l suddenly regain the ability to sprint!

[hairbrain4 in reply to falalalala]

😅😅😅

[Greentime in reply to falalalala]

😂🤣

[CatsandCars in reply to hairbrain4]

MsFlea has said PT stands for physical torture.

[falalalala in reply to CatsandCars]

I was hoping for PRETTY TAME!😅

[CatsandCars in reply to falalalala]

As a patient, I like that better. She was just kidding though, I just liked it because it was colorful. 😉

[falalalala in reply to CatsandCars]

😀

[Greentime]

Good luck! Got to get you back walking outdoors!

[falalalala in reply to Greentime]

Thanks! I really miss it.

[AquaZumbaFan]

I have done PT several times in the last few years. It is always been helpful. You’re lucky that they’re coming into your home though. I had to drive out and actually mine was like a 50 minute drive to get a physical therapist that was trained with neurological patient. I’m actually thinking about going back again as I have been having more trouble walking around outside.

[falalalala in reply to AquaZumbaFan]

I am glad they come to the house (I think)

I hope you get help too

[AquaZumbaFan in reply to falalalala]

Thanks! We’ll see what the doc says next week as it’s time for my well baby check up with neurology.

[1575]

I have found that stretching has helped with MS progression specificity with the tightening of my legs, arms and shoulders. A yearly PT evaluation helps me plan a stretching routine. I have a local trainer willing to go through my MS stretching pamphlets and adjust the half hour of torcher but it always helps me feel better.

[falalalala in reply to 1575]

That's a good plan.😀

[lbenmaor in reply to 1575]

I'm glad that works for you.😜

Leslie

[lbenmaor in reply to 1575]

I also stretch every a.m. 😀

Leslie

[lbenmaor]

Let us know what happens.

Leslie

[Irishgirl76]

LOVE IT! WHO comes to evaluate you. I see various grants offered through MS Society and others. I would try to Google. I found a list of about five if you would like and many or related to exercise. Some of the others are for other purposes, but I’m trying to gather some more information and I’ll share it with you. now get up and move move move !

[falalalala in reply to Irishgirl76]

I'll have to wait a bit before starting but it will happen.

[KipAngCan]

I’ve been going to PT for 4 &1/2 years now. I have to use a walker to navigate my house and if we go most anywhere I have to be in a wheelchair. PT helps me maintain the mobility I have. I do walking and leg exercises but I also do hand exercises as my left hand is losing fine motor control. It’s a constant in my week and I enjoy going.

[falalalala in reply to KipAngCan]

Glad to hear it's helping!

[cljones]

I do physical therapy twice a week and my physical therapists are wonderful. They know how to get my physical therapy extended to where I go all the time and Medicare pays for it. I rarely miss a week without physical therapy. I actually look forward to it and that's the reason I can still get around without being in a wheelchair all the time. I use a walker in my house but if I go out places I have to use my wheelchair. My physical therapist know that I'm very motivated so they really put themselves out to work with me. I have to go to the clinic for physical therapy but that's better because they have all the equipment there. So I have 45 minutes sessions twice a week. It is very beneficial. I hope all goes well with you on your physical therapy.

[falalalala in reply to cljones]

Thank you!

Your situation is much like my own as I use the chair when out and cane or rollator at home.

Now with the broken hip, I haven't been able to walk since mid-March.

I have a doctor appointment tomorrow so I will be set up with home PT again.

I can't wait to get moving !