Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Cast Off!!

Today Byron's cast was removed.  Here's a video of his therapist bringing him out from his therapy today.



His fingernails were sooo long!



Unfortunately, as soon as the cast was removed, the spasticity in his left arm and hand returned almost immediately.  This tightness must be very uncomfortable; imagine clenching your arm and fist really tightly for most of the day.  This spasticity makes it difficult for him to open his hand and work with it even if he wants to.   The most important thing is that he no longer has aversion to the hand and has a willingness to at least try to use it.  I hope we can build on this small victory in the coming days.

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