United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

So I'm a mom with a 2.5 yr old OBPI child. My New Years resolution was to do something for myself, so I got a Pilates video. Of course I always see some kind of potential BPI exercise in everything now from taking my girl to PT, OT, and AT...and I thought the Pilates was a great way for her to stretch her arm. It is kind of Yoga-ish, and you use the therabands and do slow, controlled stretching. My daughter is far too young to do the exercises herself...but I thought I'd pass along the tip here in case there are some of you who might be interested.

when i went to PT last week and it was mentioned to me because of my posture. might be good for teens and over!

Anna

I am 31 yrs old and have erbs palsy. I am just actually starting to research and am so suprised to find that I am not alone out here with this pain and discomfort. I too started doing pilates and it really has worked wonders. My neck does tend to ache a bit afterwards but its great for the muscle tone all over the body and the slow streching helps too. This website is great!! Thanks everyone!

Welcome Rachel

It is amazing when you first find the website and find out so many out there with our injury

I am right OBPI... I have hard that Pilates is great my daughter non bpi has the tape and keeps telling me its great exercise.

Since we always need to exercise and stretch it would be good for you younger obpi...

Welcome again
Kath

Rachel

Welcome to the boards. It is amazing when we found out that we are not the only ones with this injury.

My daughter does Pilates and thinks its great. It is great for you younger obpi... I think I am too lazy now to do them... LOL..

Kath