We were happy that no therapy sessions were scheduled Friday since Kevin was not feeling well. Thursday was very productive in physical therapy. He worked hard in the "LiteGait", a partial weight bearing contraption to help with walking. Kevin gets strapped in and hoisted up so that he stands on his feet. While supported by the apparatus, and with the therapist directing, Kevin then tries moving his feet forward one at a time. It is not as easy as it sounds however. Not only is Kevin needing to rebuild his atrophied muscles, his brain requires "rewiring" as well. It has to learn new pathways in order to tell his legs how to move appropriately. We were encouraged by how well Kevin looked and moved on Thursday. The last time he was in a LiteGait was at Stanford Hospital late January before the bleed and long ICU stay. Kevin's trunk strength and coordination are much better now. It certainly is not an easy exercise for Kevin yet, but he has definitely improved.
*This is Mom's last post as Stacy is due to return home later today.
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Hi everyone,
I had been out of commission for a while so was pretty pleased to read some of the entries that I've missed. Keep up the good hard work... the way your family, Kathlin and friends have surrounded you with love and support must be so heartwarming Kevin. You are a very special and deserving man, that's so evident. Congratulations on the record setting birthday -card blast - very impressive! Take care, get better, lots of love to you and Kathlin, Mary Jo and Bob.
Kevin, you, your family and friends inspire me. You are going to win.
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