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TKR out of the question when you've got PN?
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@debbieod After flunking out of PT after a hip replacement, one year later and now with a new neurologist who recommended I go to a PT group that works neuro individuals. My new PT is addressing core strength to keep me upright and also to reduce the pain I have on waking in the morning. This PT, trained to work with neuro clients, started me where I was. This week I start in the pool; I'm looking forward to that. Gentle movement. I still do sit-to- stands, and also stand-to-sits (sitting down very slowly with great control, not plopping down). I used to be able to pop off 45 (3 x 15); now I'm glad when I can do 10! I'm hoping to increase this with time. The new PT is at a location that works with neuro (PN, Parkinson, stroke, brain conditions of known or unknown origin). It is heartwarming to see us all working on whatever it is we need to be able to do including walking, sitting and standing up, very important, basic skills.
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@joanland That’s all good news ! If I had a billion dollars I would wish for a live in Physical Therapist. Lol
I too do the above mentioned exercises. I am very familiar with plopping— I don’t trust the process-
Working with a someone trained to work with neuro clients is a special blessing. I would have had that available in Atlanta but retired to a small town in Ala about 10 years ago. Now, I struggle. Luckily, I have worked with good PTers and personal trainers at a gym for 20 years.
I’m fighting against muscle deterioration. Just trying to hold my own. I have never explored the option of someone versed in here. You have encouraged me to ask around.
My trainer at the gym works with 2 parkinson group so I do have some advantage there. As I educate her about NP she is understanding the difficulties I am running- training to avoid.
As you say. Keep sitting standing walking jumping ~ whatever we can do. Today during my class I’ll think of you.
debbieo