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by KathleenZ
Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: When did you stop formal therapy?
Replies: 7
Views: 1518

When did you stop formal therapy?

<t>My son, LOBPI, is seven years old and has not been in formal PT for about 1.5 years. I would like to restart therapy now, but with our current insurance, I would pay the entire cost out of pocket (until I reach a $4,500 max). Is it worth the money to have him checked out by a PT or BPI specialist...
by KathleenZ
Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: 7yo LOBPI playing baseball
Replies: 10
Views: 1593

Re: 7yo LOBPI playing baseball

Thanks so much to all of you for your replies! We're going out tomorrow to buy a glove to catch with his uninjured, right arm.
by KathleenZ
Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: 7yo LOBPI playing baseball
Replies: 10
Views: 1593

Re: 7yo LOBPI playing baseball

<t>I thought that I remembered reading about kids using their uninjured arm both to catch and throw. Is it complicated? At what age did your son start doing this? I'm wondering if we should continue working with him trying to catch with BPI arm, or switch to doing both with uninjured arm. Any insigh...
by KathleenZ
Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: 7yo LOBPI playing baseball
Replies: 10
Views: 1593

7yo LOBPI playing baseball

<t>My son just started playing baseball this spring. He is currently throwing with his uninjured right hand, and catching with his injured left arm. It is very difficult for him to catch with his LOBPI, but he definitely can't throw with his left. Any suggestions or encouragement from moms whose chi...