Physical Therapy
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:57 am
I am three months post procedure as of tomorrow. I am 35 yrs old, female, RRMS diagnosed 1999, mother of two. I had gait, balance, bladder and fine motor issues, spasticity in my right calf, EDSS 3 pre procedure. ( I think that covers what people want to know, when they read about other people, if I left anything off let me know)
I am a big believer in the after care aspect of having The Procedure, so I asked my neuro (yes, I am the lucky person with the awesome neurologist) to prescribe me some PT, which he did. I have been going twice a week since the week before Christmas with the goal of normalizing my gait (I swing my right leg out rather than really walking) and improving my balance.
Today I walked the drunk line. And then because i could do it and hadn't been able to for about 9 yrs, I did it again, and again and I can't wait to show my husband when he gets home from work.
So, if you had the procedure and don't like what improvements you have seen maybe PT or OT can move you in the right direction. It seems to be helping me.
Ann
I am a big believer in the after care aspect of having The Procedure, so I asked my neuro (yes, I am the lucky person with the awesome neurologist) to prescribe me some PT, which he did. I have been going twice a week since the week before Christmas with the goal of normalizing my gait (I swing my right leg out rather than really walking) and improving my balance.
Today I walked the drunk line. And then because i could do it and hadn't been able to for about 9 yrs, I did it again, and again and I can't wait to show my husband when he gets home from work.
So, if you had the procedure and don't like what improvements you have seen maybe PT or OT can move you in the right direction. It seems to be helping me.
Ann