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Ahoy! Physical Therapy Ahead
Finally, I’ve gotten word there is a Physical Therapy consult order in for ongoing, difficult weakness in my left shoulder due to LEMS. Have you done any physical therapy for LEMS weakness? I’m curious about your experience.
Early after my LEMS diagnosis, I had hip weakness, throwing off my mechanics while walking every day. I literally had difficulty lifting my left foot up from the street, over the curb, and onto the sidewalk. That problem with my gait caused pain and strain. I went to a Physical Therapy clinic near me to help. I must say, it was a mixed bag. Of the two therapists I saw, I thought one got the concept of LEMS weakness but the other didn’t.
I’m going to be very careful this time to educate my evaluating therapist on why my muscles are weak and atrophied. Did you do that? And how did it go? This time I’m going to be very careful about what strength rehabilitation routine we try!
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