Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Progress in Neurosuit physiotherapy

He resumed his physiotherapy sessions in the Neurosuit last week. At the moment, it’s one and a half hours twice weekly, but would have preferred thrice weekly during the school holidays.

Some of the targets at the moment are to improve his balance and increase his strength. Already, I can see very good improvements.

These are some of the things he can do without anyone helping him:

- He can step over gaps that are 2-3 feet wide (from a half foot raised surface to a 2 inch mat)

- He can step up and down by himself across the step boxes, some of which are slightly over one foot high, and where the gaps between the boxes are about half a foot wide.

- He has better balance

- He is able to push off a 5kg sandbag quicker

The therapist understands my goal is for my son not to need a shadow aide when he starts school next year.

Strength is important in many situations, from being able to speak louder, to carrying his school bag, to being able to last a full 6 hours of school.

Balance is important in many situations too, from not being knocked over (cos kids push each other), to getting on and off the chair or toilet bowl, to walking up or down the stairs.

He is a real trooper during the sessions for continuing even though he’s tired (he has short breaks for water or the toilet during the session) and for overcoming his fears (e.g. on the step boxes).

His current physiotherapist, Adnan is just great at having the right balance of being firm while being able to motivate him, and of course knowing what my son needs to work on.

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