Brian had a good day. He used the FES bike for the first time today. It applies small electrical pulses (stimulation) to paralyzed muscles to restore or improve their function. The bike's motor "pedaled" Brian's stimulated leg muscles. Hopefully in time, Brian will begin to pedal along with the motor too.
After the FES bike, Brian went to Upper Extremities therapy. They put his right arm in a robotic device to give his arm various ranges of motion. He will get this therapy twice a week.
During PT today, Brian worked more on strengthening his neck muscles and trying to control his head. Once Brian was balanced with the help of his therapist, he stabilized his head for a few seconds.
At Recreation Therapy, Brian planned an outing to a local high school so he could practice navigating inside and outside. It's something that will come in handy once we return home.
It was a fun day for Brian to try new things!
That is a face of determination if I've ever seen one! Keep up the great work, one day at a time. You guys got this!
ReplyDeleteBrian, I love your determination to get things DONE. So glad to see your progress. Your strength and courage is making all the difference. This is what it takes to WIN! I thank God every day for helping you. We love you and Julie and we pray and believe that you will continue to make progress.
ReplyDeleteWednesday will be here soon, and oh what a day this will be. What a wonderful gift for you and Julie to be looking forward to; when two beautiful teenagers will be hugging your necks and talking your ears off. LOL
LOTS of LOVE!
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