Physical Therapy report

[Guest guest]

I went to physical therapy yesterday and got an extensive, 45 minute,

workout! He had me on an exercise bike that works with the arms and

legs. I couldn't peddle, but my arms are strong and I made my legs

move with the handle bars (if that makes sense). I did that for 5

minutes. He said I showed progress with my balance and my ability to

stand for a longer period of time. I sat on a big rubber ball and

held myself steady for awhile, with my PT behind me in case I rolled

off. He then had me wobble, retaining my balance. I reached out and

grapped the bar in front of me a couple of times when I got a little

off-balance and he said my reflexes were great. The exercises he

showed me last week were improved this week. I could hold my legs

together when I was lying down with my knees in the air. They used to

flop apart. I could also control them better when I moved my knees

from side to side. My appointments have been upped to twice a week

starting next week. I hope to see more progress as time goes on. I

feel like this is going to get me back on my feet. Even though I've

only been 4 times, I see marked improvement. I encourage everyone who

can to get this treatment.