Thursday, February 18, 2016

Kung Fu Fighting

I have been rocking it in therapy lately and have a lot of new accomplishments to share. I figured I would do this in a list form rather than writing out a sentence for each one.
* I can walk sideways while holding on to a bar
* I can walk backwards while holding on to a bar
* I can walk up and down a set of five stairs of different heights
* I can walk stepping over cones (with right leg on one lap, left leg on the other)
* I can then pick up the cones from the ground
* I can eat (very messily) with my right hand with adapted utensils
* I can write (messily) with my right hand with a fat pen
* I can dress myself and pull up my own pants (Hey that is harder than it seems!)
* I am now allowed to transfer in and out of bed and to go to the bathroom independently
* I can manipulate objects like dice and clothes pins
* I can catch a ball

Now for the areas where I still need work.
* I need to work on feeding myself and writing
* I need to work on balance
* I need to strengthen my right leg when bending as it reaches a point and then gives out
* I need to build endurance and strength in all areas
* I need to work on general household tasks
* I need to walk longer distances with a normal gait pattern without cuing
* I need to work on my toes not turning inward when I walk

The BEST news is that I get to go home next Friday (February 26)!!!! I will receive therapy at home and continue to improve but I get to bust out of here in 8 days (not that I am counting)!!

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