Update #94

In PT, the therapist had Ryan walk with the quad cane. Ryan still needs assistance to walk, but he is getting closer every day to taking some steps on his own. After walking, the therapist had Ryan practice transferring from his wheelchair to the mat by himself. On the mat, the therapist worked with Ryan on weight-bearing on all fours, kneeling balance and leg lifts. 

In OT, the therapist worked with Ryan using the e-stim machine. The therapist also had Ryan use his left hand to reach for, grab and release cones that were spaced out in front of him on the table. 

Speech and RT co-treated Ryan today. We played Taboo. Ryan and I were on one team and the therapists were on the other. Ryan did a great job describing the words without using any of the "taboo" words. 

In KT, Ryan did some more pool exercises. 

Ryan and I got to go out on a "school night." ;) The recreational therapists took a few of the patients (Ryan and I included) out to Panera for dinner. We also went to see a movie. All the patients broke off to see the movie of their choice. Ryan and I chose to see "Sex in the City." He might not openly admit it, but Ryan really liked the movie. It was nice to get out during the week and do something new.