Balance PT is going well

[redbird]

I had physical therapy this afternoon, which went well. The therapist said I have made enough progress that I can stop doing the exercises whose purpose is to improve my awareness of the position of my body and especially my limbs. That's six exercises, out of the nine I was doing a couple of days ago.

I'm also going to start doing all my exercises standing up instead of in a chair, with something nearby to hold onto if necessary (a counter or the back of a chair). The therapist told me to start setting a timer for those, so I don't have to think about when to stop.

The new thing this week is standing still with my eyes closed for 20-30 seconds. The therapist emphasized I should start with my eyes open, and close them only once I'm feeling basically steady. So, stand with my eyes closed, then open them and rest a moment, repeat 3-5 times, once or twice a day.

Comments

[princessofgeeks]

All this sounds splendid. I wish my dad would stick with his home PT exercises for the same purpose. Go you!