After some fresh air and fruit in the nearby park Daniel entered the physio suite in a relatively energetic mood. At first the therapist Michael couldn't find the walking canes as someone had moved them, which is unusual as he is well organised, and so I held Daniel around the waist while he walked and Michael instructed. Next Daniel went on to the fixed exercise bike and really enjoyed watching the speedo and was pleased to get to 24mph.
Afterwards it was time for the Lite Gait, which is a tall metal frame on wheels from which the child is suspended in a harness to take most of their bodyweight, but at the same time their feet can touch the ground. Daniel walked around the physio suite in good style with nice foot work and then he did sideways walking, a new movement for him, and this strengthens his inner and outer thighs.
Daniel did some more hard bursts on the fixed bike to finish the session, and gasped "Phew! That was the hardest thing ever!"
"What? Harder than the walking canes?", Michael asked,
"Well you can't find 'em!", Daniel shot back.
Back in the UK Adrian Weston and partner Kirsty have just had a baby daughter, Isabel. Congratulations and best wishes to all the family from us, and thank you for following the blog.
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Great to hear that you are progressing well Daniel. I hope that you will be wearing your England T-shirts tomorrow for your physio session. I just hope England win for your sakes.
ReplyDeleteWow Daniel, what a speed on the bike! We will have to have a race on our bikes when you get home. You always beat me on the way home from school. Work hard in physio today. Love Mrs Mac xx
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel glad you are doing so well there will be no keeping up with you soon, you didnt need them canes anyway by the sound of it. Big kiss from Isabelle and all our love Auntie Chris and Uncle Phil. XXXX
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