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[wispfox]

So...

Apparently the PT was not intending the excercises including weights as strength work. She was apparently not fully aware of just how weak my arms _are_ (although I had tried repeatedly to explain that it was being strength work), and was aiming for increased blood circulation-type excercises, not strength work.

Sigh. At least now she seems to get it.

And, at least now I have a recommendation for an orthopedic doctor, who ought to have more clue about these things and be more helpful for the whole 'no, I'm not slacking here' thing relating to continued benefits and workers comp or short-term disability or whatever the hell I end up needing to apply for.

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[metahacker.livejournal.com]

Apparently the PT was not intending the excercises including weights as strength work.

Okay! This makes a lot more sense. I read your update and went, "WTF?", then decided to keep my mouth shut as maybe state of the art changed in the 6-8 years since I had PT, but...basically they emphasized NO load on the arms, and really only using stretching/motion to encourage the tendons to slide past the blood vessels and get some nutrients.

Good luck with the administrivia.

BTW, should I try dragging you over for an evening of doing nothing strenuous, or something? You sound kinda...well...bored, and maybe in need of distraction. We have silly board games and whatnot.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

In need of distraction: definitely, frequently a problem. Visiting would be good! Not sure about board games, but hanging out is also good.

Visiting me would easier, unless you are literally intending to be driving me over there and back, since driving is a problem right now.

I currently have no plans Weds or Thurs night, and Sunday is free. Let me know if further out is needed (I'm also trying to schedule time with other friends, so further out is uncertain. :).

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

Thursday I get to go play with toy soldiers...so maybe Wednesday.

I'm perfectly willing to pick you up and deliver you...I like driving, and your house can be made on the way home from work if necessary.

As for "just hanging out" -- I need An Excuse; it's how my mind works. Like I can't just take a walk -- there ought to be some putative destination. So the board games are an excuse -- though actually, I think you might have fun playing them.

There could be dinner too, dunno.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Weds works! I will be working from home Weds, so will be available long before you are out of work, most likely. ~when would you be stopping by to pick me up?

An excuse: right. I think I knew that. :)

Dinner is good, yes, as I'm likely to be hungry!

*schedules you for Weds*

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

I usually ditch work in the 5-6 pm region. How is traffic near you around then?

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

That depends on where you'd be coming from. I'd avoid 93N and anywhere on 95, personally. The roads near me are crowded, but not awful, around then.