Frankies amazing results
Frankies amazing results
OH MY GOD I couldn't wait to tell the whole world, Tonight when I took Dave (the pillow splint) off frankie to make some velco adjustments, he said his elbow was really stiff and he wanted me to stretch it out a little. He said it felt weird. Frankie has always been able to bend the elbow in then relax the bicep and let it drop down. He also has a really bad contracture so it stays bent. Tonight he bent it in and was able to push it back out and its really strong. The contracture has also loosened a little bit. He played for about 5 min in total amazement just bending it in and push it out saying look mom I could never do that before. This is the 1st time since his Nov 9th Mod Quad that he has tried to move his arm. Mare
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That is such great news!!! Imagine once it is healed from the surgery and he is in regular therapy!
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Hooray!
Here's to more changes in the days to come.
Nancy
Here's to more changes in the days to come.
Nancy
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Carolyn J
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- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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HORRAY FOR FRANKIE!!!
3 B-i-g Cheers from me! You will be amazed at what you will be able to do,Frankie after recovery and work with the Therapist.
It IS exciting and I am sooo glad you are sharing this "Journey" with us, Mare. I love excitement!!
HUGS,hugs,hugs,
Carolyn J
LOBPI,68
3 B-i-g Cheers from me! You will be amazed at what you will be able to do,Frankie after recovery and work with the Therapist.
It IS exciting and I am sooo glad you are sharing this "Journey" with us, Mare. I love excitement!!
HUGS,hugs,hugs,
Carolyn J
LOBPI,68
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Congratulations, Frankie!! Hope you have more and more improvements in the days and weeks ahead.
Joanie
Joanie
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brandonsmom
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Hooray for Frankie....and Dave too !!!!
Anyway, the results from Mod Quad are amazing. My son had mod at a young age(14 months)and we were amazed at his results. These is more excitement to come hang in there.....GAYLE mom of Brandon 8 with ROBPI
Anyway, the results from Mod Quad are amazing. My son had mod at a young age(14 months)and we were amazed at his results. These is more excitement to come hang in there.....GAYLE mom of Brandon 8 with ROBPI
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
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Yeah for Frankie & Dave !
This is so amazing, Frankie must be doing the happy dance.
Kath ( adult/robpi)
This is so amazing, Frankie must be doing the happy dance.
Kath ( adult/robpi)
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Frankie, thats so awesome! You can do any thing if you work at it! Therapy can be the coolest thing ever, but work hard.
I hope that Dave does not become too annoying with the upcoming adjustments. Good luck!
Hugs,
Amy 19 years old ROBPI from MN
I hope that Dave does not become too annoying with the upcoming adjustments. Good luck!
Hugs,
Amy 19 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Well frankie had a minor set back because of the location of his stitches it seems my boy sweats a lot and the stitches dissolved to quickly under his arm so the incision started to separate and bleed the doctor gave us some antibiotic cream and we have to watch it he doesn't think it will need to be stitched again but It's hard to wash it since there are still stitches that go down the side that would melt if they get wet but other then that Frankie and Dave are great Mare