Today was my 2nd session of OT. My therapist is like an angel sent to me. She told me I don't have any tone or spasticity. What I have is muscle shortening. Through splinting we have to stretch those muscles back out. She molded a piece of plastic that goes on top of my wrist and she put some velcro straps around the bottom. I didn't think it would work because Im so used to the plastic being under my wrist and the straps going around the top. But surprisingly it kept my wrist in a neutral position and my fingers were not digging in my hand.

I also found out there is an exercise I can do to retrain my brain to open my hand. She did it with me. She told me to squeeze then release. I knew I could squeeze but I didn't know I had the ability to release. I always thought my hand just stayed in a fist but today I discovered I actually can relax it after I squeeze. I am going to practice this using my good hand to help. So after we get the scripts from my doctor she is going to order my night time splint and find a e-stim unit for me.

On a side note my job really makes me realize my abilities. Last night I stayed on my feet for 3 hours straight. One hour I was assisting in the computer lab and the next 2 hours I was shelving books. I always feel appreciated and smart when I help people in the computer lab whether it be showing someone how to upload a resume or just logging out of their e-mail. At my job I feel like there is nothing I can't do and the things I can do, I do so well. It is a blessing to have my right frame of mind and be able to communicate with the public as well as having the endurance to stand on my feet and walk around the library all day. (I do get to sit at the desk sometimes and I take my breaks when I feel tired so don't worry Im not overdoing it)