BICEPS AGAINST GRAVITY!!!
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2001 2:01 am
I would like to share some very EXCITING news with you all! Nicole has just achieved biceps flexion against gravity after 2 years, 8 months! The Aqua PT measured her today in a couple different positions with a range of 90-105 degrees of active biceps flexion against gravity. I know this was not easy for Nicole b/c we could see her facial expression and how hard she focused and concentrated on achieving the movement. The PT truly looked shocked and also sincerely happy for Nicole when we walked into the pool area today and Nicole showed her what she could do. She just sat there in amazement at first. It seemed to just come out of nowhere and very suddenly. She's had biceps with gravity and also with gravity eliminated for a little while now, but not against gravity until two nights ago.
FYI, if anyone is interested in what we've done to get to this point, I'll summarize as follows: 3 surgeries at TCH including primary, exploratory/neurolysis, and the Mod Quad, lots of therapy including PT, OT, Aqua PT, everyday "life" therapy, Kindermusik, estim at night (for the past 4 months), and various splints, all accompanied by many prayers for wisdom, courage, and strength along the way.
I have been emotional over upcoming surgery decisions and REALLY REALLY needed something positive like this. I am very thankful to God, to TCH, to all Nicole's therapists, to Nicole's supportive local drs, to UBPN for this informative board, to all who make this board what it is -- esp. some friends I've gotten to know here, to my supportive dh, family & friends, to Aetna USHC for supporting our special medical needs, to the state for providing us with Medical Assistance, and to our sweet and determined Nicole for working so hard in therapy.
If you're getting discouarged about biceps function, don't give up hope. Here we are, 22 months post primary and 2 yrs, 8 months post birth injury. I know there is still a long road ahead of us, but I feel like we crossed a major bridge this week. Thank you all for sharing in my excitement and for providing a place where I can share my news without having to go into a huge explanation of what biceps against gravity means and why it's so significant, etc etc. Happy ROMing to all.... Tina
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FYI, if anyone is interested in what we've done to get to this point, I'll summarize as follows: 3 surgeries at TCH including primary, exploratory/neurolysis, and the Mod Quad, lots of therapy including PT, OT, Aqua PT, everyday "life" therapy, Kindermusik, estim at night (for the past 4 months), and various splints, all accompanied by many prayers for wisdom, courage, and strength along the way.
I have been emotional over upcoming surgery decisions and REALLY REALLY needed something positive like this. I am very thankful to God, to TCH, to all Nicole's therapists, to Nicole's supportive local drs, to UBPN for this informative board, to all who make this board what it is -- esp. some friends I've gotten to know here, to my supportive dh, family & friends, to Aetna USHC for supporting our special medical needs, to the state for providing us with Medical Assistance, and to our sweet and determined Nicole for working so hard in therapy.
If you're getting discouarged about biceps function, don't give up hope. Here we are, 22 months post primary and 2 yrs, 8 months post birth injury. I know there is still a long road ahead of us, but I feel like we crossed a major bridge this week. Thank you all for sharing in my excitement and for providing a place where I can share my news without having to go into a huge explanation of what biceps against gravity means and why it's so significant, etc etc. Happy ROMing to all.... Tina
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