Week 10

Through 8-12-07

Miles had a very busy week. He had TWO visits from his new four-legged friend, Isis. He spent a long time trying to say "good dog." He worked very hard at it and got all the vowels and consonants, but not quite in the correct order. Good trying Miles!

The rest of the week was full of therapy even though it was very hot. Miles' regular PT was on vacation, so he had his buddy Ryan work with him. Miles did not work as hard for Ryan as he was supposed to, especially on Friday at the barn.

This week was also full of trips to the pool. At aquatherapy, Miles ran into his friend Zoe on her way to the outdoor pool. Most of our trips are to the neighborhood pool. The water feels nice to all of us.

Miles spent 45 minutes with no complaining in his stander today. It did help that car racing was on! It was very clear that he was working his leg muscles hard standing at about 65 degrees. We'll keep it up and, as he gets stronger, we'll increase the angle until he's upright. Go Miles!

Annie

Big smile.

Miles in his stander!

Week 9

Through 8-3-07

Well, we are through the ninth week and Miles has been allowed to "resume normal activities as he is able." Nice to get that kind of clearance from the doctor! His progress has been good, and he occasionally experiences discomfort rather than pain. He still gets tired out easily, but his eagerness to please means that most therapy sessions are complete ones and he crashes later at home. Favorite activities continue to be the pool; hippotherapy; playing with other kids; and anything to do with animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc.). We're going to start having some time in the stander and see if we can't get some weight bearing in that left leg!

Miles also visited a new friend in the hospital this week, Finn. Finn had a similar surgery to Miles and was sporting a blue cast. Miles was a very good visitor while Finn was sleeping and was mostly quiet. He was an even better visitor when Finn woke up. We hope that Finn has gotten to go home by now and that his recovery goes smoothly!

Annie

Miles visiting his new friend Finn.