My friend Terry Allen Hoover came over to day to play chess and force synaptic rewiring and brain repair. I haven't played chess in years and I wasn't great at even whn in preparartioen I participated in sanctioned tournaments when I was in high school. It definitely stretched my brain. Remember that if youneed instruction for a conealed weapon permit,Terry can do that.
My neurologst says that have about 30% of right leg function back and perhaps 10% of right arm function back.
The 4-6 weeks in rehab estimate was apparrently a worst likely case estimate for the insurance company.
One word of advice:
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(If you noticed that's two words, you're ahead of me already.)
I've found (in my dotage) it's a Great way to exercise both my intellect, and my motor skills. Frustrating, yes, but still rewarding.
Here's the other half of the advice: I've found that it's more satisfying if I do NOT check my answers when I finish the puzzle!
In my limited experience with therapy from dealing with my broken right arm, it seems 80% of the results happen in the last 20% of therapy.
ReplyDeleteIn my limited experience with therapy from dealing with my broken right arm, it seems 80% of the results happen in the last 20% of therapy.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you're recovering, and I hope you keep on improving.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back on line. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. PT is difficult but way better than the alternative.
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