Good Friday morning, Everyone! As I mentioned previously, I am about to reenter the world of traditional occupational therapy, though it wasn’t successful previously. Before getting started an evalulation was ordered by my doctor. My new therapist was NOT encouraging at all, and she mentioned that most people post stroke one year, do not regain much function at this point. She did a thorough evaluation, and while doing so, I mentioned the tailwind extensively. I explained how many new tasks I was able to do because of the tailwind use. She wasn’t impressed, so I allowed her some quiet time to think about her potential therapy program for me. I insisted that she develop a rehabilitation program specifically for me. After a bit she told me that she “couldn’t guarantee anything”. Well, what I, personally, have learned through all of this is that I CAN guarantee nothing, if I DO nothing! So, therefore, I am ignoring conventional wisdom about stroke recovery. I am moving forward with my tailwind exercises, as if I hadn’t heard her discouraging words. I have another appointment Monday! Sincerely, Shary
