Larry's SaeboFlex orthosis try
Today Larry's OT tried the SaeboFlex orthosis on his hand. It is a device which enables stretching out the wrist, hand and fingers for use in exercising. (If you Google this, it explains it better than I can). It works for some and not for others as I already knew from those posting on this board. It does not work on electric current but on spring type attachments. The OT put out a bucket of soft medium sized balls for Larry to pick up and then release in another area. Larry had a hard time with this. He was able to grasp the ball sometimes but then to pick it up and move arm over to release was hard. His flexion in fingers was not there. It was good his hand was able to open but the arm tone kept him from using it the way you were suppose to. So, this failed but OT said he could try again at a later time. Some insurance covers this but you have to use it 45 min. twice a day. Naturally, Larry was not dissapointed in that. LOL Well, we just have to go on to things that will help.
Anyway, we are having warmer temps and sunny days. I can't beleive it is the end of September already! This weekend we will go to see our 12 yr. old granddaughter sing in her church. We have missed so many of her activities over the past year or so. Also, we are going to a dinner with a group of Larry's workplace friends and their wives Sunday. Larry will be happy to see them again.
Julie
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