"W. Baker" > wrote in message
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> Evelyn > wrote:
>
>
> : My guy put hot compresses on when I first arrived. Then I had to do
> : certain motions, raising alternate arms using a pulley and little
> handles
> : for a while. Then there were stretches using a bar. Then that
> advanced
> : to exercises using weights, then the therapist would come in and gently
> make
> : the shoulder move to the furthest degree he could manage (and that hurt
> like
> : you can't believe) and finally he'd finish up with an ice compress.
>
> : This routine went on for about 7 months, 3 times a week, with some small
> : variations to keep it interesting. By the time 7 mos. had passed, I
> was
> : doing pretty well. But I was still assessed to have lost 50% of my
> right
> : arm's range of motion.
>
> : It took a really long time for it to finally stop being excruciatingly
> : painful. Even now till this day, 5 yrs later, I still need to do some
> of
> : the exercises from time to time to maintain and not lose ground.
>
> : --
> : --
> : Best Regards,
> : Evelyn
>
> Tell me about it:-) Evelyn and I were suffering at the same time. I have
> great range of motion but no strength when the arm is aised like taking a
> plate from a high shelf. I still cant sleep well on the shoulder as it
> gets painful and pushing my chariot seems to exacerbate the pain too.
> Phooey!
>
> Wendy


I still can't sleep on that shoulder either, Wendy. And it is readily
subject to strains and pulls and such. It was no picnic, that's for sure.

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Best Regards,
Evelyn

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Sit like a mountain floating on the earth.
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