Monday, July 1, 2013

Step it Out

This past week Sam was assessed for walking therapy!  She cannot move her legs yet, but the walking therapy is intended to help the brain remember what it needs to do and establish new neuro paths from brain to legs to make it happen.  Locomotor training is what they call it.  One of the two people who designed the locomotor was the one who assessed her. A very polite yet intense individual.  She was all work!  She gave Neuroworx the go ahead with what they were doing and was pleased at what she saw.  They only worked her that day for about twenty minutes, but they can keep her going for an hour at a time.  It was great to see her vertically.  A hoist supports her in a harness and two therapists are helping her legs and one is supporting her at the waist.  The place is just amazing. The people there really love their jobs and encourage Sam at every turn.  She was pretty tired after therapy. She elected to take a nap rather quickly when we got home. Thanks to our community for all the love and encouragement. Keep it going!