Amaya's walking is going great! She's been using the four point gait walk non-stop. She walked down to the beach on Friday, all around home and at school. Today she walked around the track twice (about half a mile) during PE. She's enjoying walking and had been waiting for this day eagerly. She's pretty sick of her crutches and anxious to be walking without them (but she's still got a few more weeks before that can happen). It's great to see her progress so quickly!
It's amazing how much was packed into today's thirty minute pt session! Amaya did over ten exercises in that short amount of time! She worked hard and by the end was tired, sore and a bit worn out. As soon as she got home she took some tylenol and grabbed an ice pack. She's been resting ever since, and is still feeling a bit sore in the hip and knee. I'm hoping tonight is a good night for her. With Amaya it's hard to have her slow down and not push herself too much.
Just one day after learning to walk with crutches Amaya walked out onto the beach!
Her therapist called her a "rockstar" and was proud of her progress. She's now able to walk without crutches (but only at home and for short distances).
She started pt today with a 4 minute bike ride. The therapist had her do this and all fo todays exercise to, "help build strength and good knee mechanics."
Then she had her do steps up and down on an 8" step (this is what the average step is) and its importuned Amaya be able to safely step up and down. Amaya's left leg started to shake as she did this; a sign her muscles are working hard. The therapist is always close just in case Amaya were to lose her balance and fall (although the therapist doesn't think this will happen but she want to be safe).
Amaya did some side steps down the hall and back.
Amaya had to do some high knees back and forth which also had her left leg shaking so much.
Then she did some side steps and squats.
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