United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hi, there. As you can see by my log-in name I´m from Argentina. Though I speak English I find it quite difficult to undestand some of your messages since I don´t understand some of the abbreviations used. For exameple, what´s the meaning of OT and PT? I understand perfectly well OBPI but what´s ROBPI? If there happens to be more abbreviations that might be useful, could you please tell me where I can learn their meanings? Just a comment, wonderful site this one you have here, especially for people living in countries like mine, where there´s not even a centre to deal with this problem.
Thanks for your help.
Patricia

OT: Occupational Therapy

PT: Physical Therapy

AT: Aquat Therapy

ROBPI: Right Obstetrical Brachial Plexus

LOBPI: Left Obstetrical Brachial Plexus

MQ: Mod Quad

I'm sure there are more, but these are the one's I see the most often.

ROM = range of motion
BPI = brachial plexus injury
TGIF = Thank God it's Friday! (teasing but true!) - just it's only Monday.....
LOL - Laugh out loud

My daughter has a 'left arm birth injury" so I would call that a LOBPI if that makes sense.

I am glad that you've asked. I was so confused when I found this sight and didn't know the abbreviations - just keep asking - everybody here seems nice.
Christy

TBPI- Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury

This was tough for me too, and I live in the US-HA! HA!