Walking without crutches

Tuesday 19th January.
Stuart was still having breakfast when Debbie (case manager) arrived for a home visit this morning. She is very happy with Stuart's recovery since being home. Getting back to work so quickly, continuing to progress with his physio rehab. Also coping with life out of hospital, fitting back into family life and managing in the house as is. The only mods so far are the two ramps from the courtyard.
I went with Stuart to physio today. Usual start to the session with Marcus giving Stuart a serious workout on the plinth, massaging his gluts and stretching his hamstrings.




He then got up and went for a walk around the gym......no crutches. Well done mate. What an effort. Marcus was close by, ready to catch?? if/when Stuart lost his balance.






Managed one lap around the gym before flopping onto the plinth for a few seconds rest. Marcus had gone to get the Swiss ball to start their game of catch and bowling/rolling the ball. Followed by a few minutes balancing on the wobble board. Finished of with the electro stimulation on his lower back and ??




Wednesday 20th January
Stuart went to work today and then to the movies tonight. He and Amy are off to Sydney tomorrow and heading to the Big Day Out over the weekend. Am sure they will have a good weekend and we will have some blogs for you next week.