Re: Physiotherapy

[Guest guest]

Hi Reema,

I had Physiotherapy (called Physical Therapy here) for CMT all through

my teen years, twice a week, plus exercises/stretches to do inbetween

sessions. The PT came to my house. My doctor gave the PT instructions

on what I needed, my parents nor I did not have to state my needs. The

PT helped keep my muscles stretched and flexible, so that I could

continue with my bike, horses, school, dances, normal life in general.

The PT manually moved my legs, feet, arms and hands while I was on a

table.

More recently following back surgery 4 1/2 years ago I had PT again to

get me moving in the 'right way' (right way was important, as I'd had

a fusion. PT was different this time. It was no one touching me, but I

was the one doing all the work with the exercises and movements

directed by the PT and progress observed and charted weekly. Part of

this was Aquatic PT, and after this, I got real interested in Aquatic

exercise in general and Pilates, which, as you know, I love both.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi Reema,

While I've had all kinds of physiotherapy (physical therapy) I don't

wear AFOs, but wanted to give you some thoughts as you asked.

Anytime I have started to work a muscle group that is tightened,

cramped, or just not used, it takes awhile until the muscles " kick

in " or " wake up " and move.

I am supposing your therapist mentioned that you might feel

destablized initially, since you still have muscle that can be

built and strengthened (as opposed to atrophied muscles that can't)

and you will also not be wearing AFOs during the physiotherapy.

Let us know how the physio goes.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hmmm...

The first session was good in that they taught me a few exercises for stretching

my lower leg muscles. Let's see what next session has in store for me!

Thanks for the input...

Cheers

Reema