I am browsering the internet and came across some rehab information about long leg braces and using a walker. It says that t-2 - 5 have partial trunk movement and may be able to stand , with braces and walker and walk short distances . t-6 - 12 may have partial abdominal muscle strength, and may be able to walk independently for short distances with braces and walker or crutches.
Has anyboby tried this, if so please share your story?
I am a t-7 complete
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, May 05 2006 12:04 AM
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WonderDerek
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Posted 05 May 2006 - 01:53 AM
I've been researching this topic for a few days and have talked to some great people about it. It does take a while and you have to be paitent but what else can we do. I am a T12 and can move from the waist and up and I would like to try them as well. I have to get my PT to recommend them so the insurance will pay for them. First you have to start off on parellel bars and then you can work your way to a walker. Then you could, if you're lucky, walk with cruthes or with nothing. I want to stand and move so I'll do whatever it takes. The leg braces are called KAFO's, it's an acronym but I have no clue what it means. Good luck and let us know how things go.
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Posted 05 May 2006 - 07:22 AM
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KAFO's, it's an acronym
KNEE-ANKLE-FOOT-ORTHOSIS
ALWAYS REMEMBER - The darkest hour is only 60 minutes long and what won't kill you will make you stronger.
cauda equina lesion resulting in lack of ability to walk. Spinal cord undamaged and intact. NOW ABLE TO HOBBLE AROUND ON 2 STICKS AFTER LOADS OF PHYSIO.
cauda equina lesion resulting in lack of ability to walk. Spinal cord undamaged and intact. NOW ABLE TO HOBBLE AROUND ON 2 STICKS AFTER LOADS OF PHYSIO.
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 01:18 AM
Gary Anderson, on May 5 2006, 02:22 AM, said:
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KAFO's, it's an acronym
KNEE-ANKLE-FOOT-ORTHOSIS
I am a T-7 incomplete and i am walking with the braces on my legs and my walking sticks and or crutches my braces come to a little below my knees and all the way down my feet I am looking to maybe change the type of braces I currently have I need some for the ankle supprot and that is all now any one have any suggestiond for me?? I am hoping to walk someday with out the sticks and the braces ....
Jodie Lynn
Hi all I am a T-7 incomplete, broke my left femur twice now I have steel in me, my right knee was broke, all the ribs on my right side,punctured lung, and am trying hard to recover....Jodie
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Posted 09 May 2006 - 05:46 PM
WonderDerek, on May 8 2006, 09:51 PM, said:
Jodie, how long did it take you to get movement back in your hips?
Only about a few months....
But I am constantly working at getting better........
Hi all I am a T-7 incomplete, broke my left femur twice now I have steel in me, my right knee was broke, all the ribs on my right side,punctured lung, and am trying hard to recover....Jodie
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 05:25 PM
WonderDerek, on May 9 2006, 12:54 PM, said:
I am too, but when I try to move my hips it's like trying to lift them up with a 10,000lbs weight on it.
It will get better for you just hang in there and keep up the good work, Hey by the way today is my one year anniversary of my accident and I am feeling ok with it for now, Keep up the good spirits my friends lots of love to you all....
Hi all I am a T-7 incomplete, broke my left femur twice now I have steel in me, my right knee was broke, all the ribs on my right side,punctured lung, and am trying hard to recover....Jodie
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