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What have you done to improve balance?

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Hi, Barb (@bjk3), Ed (@njed)

Your mesages have me wishing I were back to doing the old-fashioned way of doing PT: actually going to the PT center (i.e., clinic, workshop, gym). My PT has got me spoiled: he comes to my house, trundling his gymnasium-load of equipment. He takes what time it takes to get all set up, then for the next hour or so we do all sorts of stretches and exercises, hardly ever touching all the equipment he's trundled. 🙂 Crazy, I know. If he and I can't resolve our isurance glitch, I think I'll ask my PCP to refer me to one of the local PT centers, where a short cross-town drive is necessary. Makes sense to me.

Happy Wednesday!
Ray (@ray666)

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@ray666 Hi, Ray -- Well, here it is, coming up on Sunday - next PT appointment is on Tuesday at the clinic. The drive across town is only about 15 minutes, and less if I "make" all the lights. I like going out because it feels like a social connection that I don't enjoy at home. Everyone at the clinic is a friend. I was going to say "like a friend" but that falls short because we really do relate as friends. It definitely helps to keep my spirits up. On days/weeks like these (a week or longer with temperatures near and below 0*) I'd rather stay home but it is better if I just use common sense about not running extra errands in the frigid temperatures and avoid getting overextended or overtired. Sure do look forward to the appointments themselves, though. I don't know, Ray - there are so many variables, inconsistencies, unforeseens, and unpredictables- we try to make the best decisions we can at the time, right?
I do hope your insurance can be straightened out. The fewer stressors, the better. These conversations among us on Connect sure do help in so many ways. Here's to a Peace-filled Sunday - and to keeping our balance! ~ Barb