Friday, May 6, 2011

Physical Therapy (Parts 7 & 8)

#7- There isn’t much to report from this session. Things were getting better for Angie and she told Lily that. Lily confirmed that Angie’s back was better but still not 100%.
#8 – Lily had left unexpectedly early so another PT took over for Angie’s session. This PT added more weight to Angie’s existing exercises. She also gave Angie new exercises to do. Angie was very happy to be pushed a little more. During the massage part of the session, the PT felt that Angie was better than her initial notes showed. She asked Angie some more direct questions and decided to speed up the process a bit more by giving her back electrical stimulation. She had asked Angie if that was ok with her. Angie couldn’t have been happier knowing from past experience that stimulation was very helpful to recovery. The therapist put the stimulation pads on Angie’s back and then put a heating pad on top of it. Angie took a nap for what seemed like a half hour and woke up when she thought she was snoring.

Angie is hoping that this progress will continue for the next few weeks of physical therapy.

1 comment:

M said...

I'm so glad your back is feeling better and the PT is having an effect. Seems you've had a small breakthrough in the last few sessions. Wonderful! Hope it continues.