Physical Therapy Efforts

Andy Riedy 9/10/13

Today when I visited, Alison was fully dressed including pink crocks on her feet and was in PT. It turns out that today was the first day they were attempting to have Alison "stand up" from the wheelchair, with much assistance. As is generally true, while Alison can move her legs and her right arm to scratch or straighten herself, she does not move when asked to do a specific movement. Thus the people were supporting her when they lifted her to stand upright. Alison said OW, either perhaps due to fright of standing without real control or perhaps because of pain. They returned her to sitting and did it a second time with same results.  I hope they continue to try to see if she can/will stand. But overall this is GREAT progress! I gave her much positive feedback for trying!

After PT, Alison was tired and not talkative (perhaps sad about inability to control standing?). Hope she rests and is awake for other visitors.