Yesterday was spent meeting all of Cory's new therapists. Everyone seems really nice but last night Cory was really anxious for todays new adventure. He did give HIMSELF a sponge bath yesterday its was AWESOME!!!
Today Cory's new schedule began. In order to be accepted to the acute rehab facility he was required to be able to withstand 3 hrs of therapy a day and guess what....
HE DID IT!!!
He is very tired this afternoon now that all of his therapy is done for the day. Just for my documents this is how his day went:
OT 9:30-10:00= He learned how to get dressed. Which included how to pull his shorts up and put on a shirt. He did another sponge bath, brushed his teeth and got into his wheel chair.
PT 10:30= He learned how to roll over on a mat in the gym. This will help him learn how to get out of bed on his own. He also learned how to sit up. His muscles are still way too weak to do any of this on his own but at least his muscles are getting the memory of how to move again.
Speech Therapy 12:00-12:30= Cory ate lunch with the ST and they decided that Cory is ready for SOFT FOODS so I will be going out for Cheese Burgers for dinner. :)
OT 1:00-1:30= They measured his "pinch" strength in his fingers and this "grip" strength in his hands and they discovered that his left had is exactly 1/2 as strong as his right. Also, they had a peg board with 12 pegs and she timed Cory taking the pegs out and putting them back in.
Speech Therapy 12:00-12:30= They did a technique called "icing" and they ice different parts of Corys face and then it stimulates those facial muscles.
PT 3:00-3:30= Cory practiced in his own bed sitting up and more strength training.
All in all it was a very busy day. He is doing really well and feeling very encouraged. They said that they hope he will be out of here in 4 to 6 weeks. O HAPPY DAY!!!
Last side note WE HAVE MOVEMENT IN HIS TOES!!!!! I was so excited to see it. Again it was very slight but by golly it was there.
Hey Cory, Just wanted to let you know that the Scurr's are rooting you on and so happy to watch your miraculous progress. Don't get stressed thinking it's going slowly, you really are doing great. We check in on your blog every day and pray for you every night. Love, Mark and Leila
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ReplyDeleteThank you Chaney for posting about your husbands journey! My husband and I follow it every day and wanted to let you know it's very inspiring to read about his progress and the support he has. It's such a testimony builder for us on the power of the Lord. It has really allowed us to put our life more in perspective. Thanks again and Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteHey Chaney, sounds like he is working hard and making some serious progress! I still have you guys in my prayers. I hope Cory keeps getting stronger and reaching more milestones!.
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