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Question: What testing have you had for neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 26 10:29am | Replies (33)
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Ed (@njed)–

" … It involves body strength and core strength. … Medicare will only pay for about $2300 per year. I find it helpful and plan to return in the fall.'

I have a hard time paying attention to my core muscles as I do my daily balance routine. The therapist is forever having to remind me, 'Ray, don't forget your core,' or 'Ray, tighten those glutes.' I'm pleased I have a Medicare-provided therapist. The term of my present coverage ends on Sept. 3rd. I guess I'll keep an eye on my core and glutes after Sept. 3rd. (I, too, plan to return to therapy once I've got coverage again.)

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NJ Ed | @njed | Jul 21 3:37pm

Ray, I guess the PT runs on a calendar year. I had exercise bands at home, huge ball to sit on for balance (didn't master that at all!!) and other things and ended up going to PT 2 days a week and then 1 day a week to stretch out the benefit. I did PT at home as well, my wife being my spotter. I went to PT for several years in a row, I knew the 15 exercises, in exact order and for how many minutes. I walked around PT with the timer in my pocket. The core strength is important but with back issues in L-3 to S-1 area, concentrating on core strength is difficult. I'm also rather tall and I find that can be a problem with some exercises as well.
Ed

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