November 2024

Physio 2

19/11/24 00:29

Went to physio for just the second time last week. It was a different practitioner than previously, and my next appointment is in just a few weeks. I’ve been given some different exercises to do—and this time their app was working which actually showed the exercises; and could be printed off and emailed to me. Definitely going to do them more regularly now and see what a difference it will make to my legs. It seems I really need to work on straightening the legs fully and that will largely be assisted through stretching the hamstrings out. Just straightening the legs I can feel the hamstrings do their stuff. Handily a few of the exercises can be done without the requirement of any equipment other than steps or a chair—and don’t need the resistance band. So I’ve no excuse not to do them at any point in the day that I can.

I dare say it is important to do it methodically rather than ad hoc though lest they won't get done properly. We’ll see how it goes this month anyway. Onwards and Upwards (with straight legs).

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Card Carrying

18/11/24 12:11

Last weekend I requested a card from the MS Society which I can use to show people if required that I suffer from MS. That followed the legs fatigue issue the other week. Thought it may come in handy when I am events and need to sit down—or an emergency toilet visit. It came in good time along with a booklet on fatigue. You can print one out from the website but I thought a plastic card would be much better in the long term.

The other reason for getting it is for using the train—especially at this time of the year when they have lots of staff stopping pissed people getting on train platforms. Having an explanation for wobbly legs which isn’t alcohol related could be most useful in December.

Hopefully I won’t need to pull out the card too often, but it’s nice to have one to hand.

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