In the past two weeks, Steve has been working hard on the machines in the therapy gym. He has regained a good deal of strength in his upper arms and has progressed to over 175 rotations on the "arm bike" with his hands strapped on. He also just yesterday got to use the leg pedals, and while he couldn't yet propel them all the way around, he rotated them back and forth quite a bit. Trunk strength is continually improving and he can shift around more in the wheelchair.
We went to a new neurologist this week and he is assembling the picture of where Steve has come from and assessed him thoroughly. It think he will be a good ally. Once again, no doctor can predict the length of time or extent of recovery for Steve and this doctor feels it could be up to a year or year and a half until we "see where we are." Another chance for Steve to show another doctor how he can "beat the odds!"
Steve decided to purchase a piece of equipment that will allow him to enter our car using a sling and this metal mechanism called a multi-lift. We are eagerly looking forward to its arrival somewhere around the 20th. Then we should be able to go out together any time for just a drive or to a destination! Stay tuned for more news of that development.
We appreciate so much each of you continuing to walk with us through the blog and your prayers.
Nancy and Steve
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