Bob's New OT
I got this small lightweight hand 'splint' (rolyan) and it has been a huge help in keeping his hand loose. It is so light and easy to wear that he does, all day & night. His hand has responded very well to it, and the new OT loves it!
So, Bob is finally strong enough, and stays awake long enough, that we can make the trip to a further rehab, which has OT, unlike the last 2. He had his eval on May 21 and 1st OT on May 28. Since she is a real OT, she is not afraid to stretch his fingers HARD, because she knows how. I always thought he had some lower arm because he could arm wrestle, but the PT's just said it was his shoulder. However, the OT agrees that he could not hold the ball together without forearm. Now I don't know how much can be done with it, but the possibility exists for something! I will share these pics of her working with him and this weighted ball.
SHE STRETCHES HIS FINGERS OVER THE BALL:
NOW HOLD IT UP LIKE THIS, AND DON'T LET IT FALL:
CONCENTRATE... CONCENTRATE:
HOLD ONTO THAT BALL:
YES! I _CAN_ DO IT! (SEE THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE, BLOOMING ON HIS FACE!)
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