Re: Physical Therapists

January 1, 2007

I started yoga stretching almost four years ago. I learned the Hatha style,

which is gentle stretching. I was surprised to learn that with flexibility comes

strength.

I had one PT session with someone who knew yoga and was aware of CMT. We talked

about poses that he thought might help. Squats were one of them, and he showed

me how to use the kitchen sink to support myself while performing that stretch.

O

January 1, 2007

Thanks for the input. I guess I just had bad experiences that I am glad many do

not share in. Unfortunately I was never able to swim well but when I was young

I rode my bike everywhere and loved it. I tried getting on a bike last year and

was very dissapointed I didn't have the strength to do it. I do have an

exercise bike which I used to do 10 miles a day so that would be good to do that

again. I was told a while back exercise can make CMT worse or better depending

on the person. Part of my New Years resolution is to take better care of my

health. Happy New Years everybody and thanks for all the support.

Andy

January 2, 2007

It really erks me when people say, " Come on, you can do his! " ...B.S.! I went

swimming a couple of months ago, just in water deep enough to sit in in the

ocean. It felt wonderful while I was doing it, but even when I stood up and

gravity hit, I could barely make it home. Then it took 2 days of not leaving

the bed to get up again. Some people just don't listen and/or understand. I

feel for you, been through that. I'm wondering if I can get a deep tissue

massage or would it make things worse?

Take care,

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