Here is the promised photo of Mark on the Lokomat. He will do this for 60 minutes three times a week. The premise is that by simulating the exact walking motion (done correctly), the brain rewires exactly how to do it. Interestingly enough, when Mark got off the machine and was put on the parallel bars, without a harness, he walked better than he ever had. Now there was some dragging and it was extremely awkward, but it was decidedly better than anything he had done previously. And this was after only one 45 minute session. He will use the Lokomat again tomorrow and then the parallel bars.
Today he did five laps back and forth across the pool. He did three, then they stretched his legs and pelvis, then he did two more laps. They felt he walked better in the pool than he has before as well. These are obviously steps in the right direction (pun intended).
4 comments:
WOW , Mark ....look at you !!!!
I can't believe it.
You are working VERY hard at all this.Keep up the good work .
We are very proud of you.x
Mark,
I like your toy, keep up the good work.
Drew
Hi Mark.
Wow that contraption qualifies for calling you "Bionic Mark"! It is fantastic that such therapy is available to you. I am proud of you and your stick to it attitude. The hard work is paying off! Tell Mom I LOVE THE PICTURES!
There must be something in the Lalli genes....the stick-to-it-iveness is amazing!!! You are doing what you have to do, but in an inspiring way. Seeing the progress from here is awesome but it has to be really something to be there when giant steps are made! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
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