Hi Folks,
how do folks here rate the Bobath approach and NDT with regards strokes ?
thx, Roland
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Thx Simon,
Now I think of it I do have exactly that, a 2" prickly ball, and your idea is great ; I will have a go. My glute is doing better, mainly thanks to some Chinese acupuncture, and my physio said when he first met me I did have spasticity, but now it’s some form of muscle spasm. Basically, he says I am demanding too much from certain muscle groups which cannot deliver. We’ll see how it continues.
Thanks for the Bobath info. I’m still researching it, and have yet to grasp what it’s all about. My Sister sent me a bunch of links to check out…
I’ve had such a busy last 3 days, mainly checking out my eye pressure at the Eye Hospital ; it’s a bit high, and my cornea is a bit thin but still okay. It’s odd, because my stroke-side eye feels so uncomfortable when I shut my eyelid. Anyway, that’s another story.
Speak soon, ciao, ciao, Roland
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Hi Roland @pando ,
As part of my routine I use one of the below to do what Simon @SimonInEdinburgh is suggesting (Got mine from Amazon for just over £10, their description is: Core Balance Foam Roller for Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, Trigger Point Grid Sports Massager, Fitness Gym Physio).
Take care
Rich C.
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Thx Simon,
It’s a tricky call, one which I make from day to day (based on how the muscle is feeling / working that day). Each day may be wildly different from the previous day. The physio may be right, he may be wrong ; I had already reached his conclusion myself a while ago. Anyway, lately I have been stepping down more and more, and the locked glute has already thanked me. There’s much to weigh and balance, but I am always questioning…( & learning). Maybe it is a question of “less is more”
If only it were clear how much to do each day…
Thanks, ciao, ciao, Roland
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just ordered it, thx
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And that is good news, give it that couple days or week off then go back to it and give it a thorough workout and then another break. You might even notice you can get that little bit more from it or get further with it, then take another break.
That’s what I’ve been doing all along and my body has been happy with that. Whenever I’ve tried to push for more beyond what it is giving me, I’ve just got frustrated and angry with myself and it gets me absolutely nowhere. I gave up pushing myself very quickly in that first 6mths as I came to the conclusion my brain is giving back what is available, when it becomes available. You’ve got your glute but maybe there’s still a component part that is yet to be repaired/delivered/ceased to be available.
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Excellent suggestion, Simon
yes i am writing a book on my stroke in real time…
Usually update it 2x per week,
it has everything that happens to me !!
ciao, Roland
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Emerald hi,
Hopefully, I’ll learn the right formula.
It can only go so fast. Thx for adding your experience
ciao ciao, Roland
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Thx Kusal,
may I ask where you are based, Kusal ?
cheers, Roland
Thx Kusal,
Doyou know of anyone who can help me in Bristol / or in South-West ?
ciao, Roland
Hi, Kusal,
That sounds like a good coincidence… I have nothing to lose, and would welcome the opportunity. I see a local private physio, but only once a month, if I’m lucky. I live in BS6 7XU so let’s hope that is convenient… please do put us in contact one way or another…
As a brief intro, I’m 58 had serious stroke / bleed 10 months ago, walk with stick, but have a touch of spasticity, which bothers me. My arm is comparatively much better ; it was remapped 10 days after my stroke with the help of my Chinese Dr who does acupuncture on me x2 a week. My profession was violin teacher and luckily I can still do that, though I limit my lessons to just 2/3 per day. In fact now I’m on Summer hols. though Bristol is having a very grey and wet July. I am very active in my recovery, and try to work to a careful, balanced program. My sister recently told me about Bobath method ; I know very lttle about it.
Thanks for helping out. I can send my details via PM
ciao, Roland
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Thank you Kusal,
I’m very grateful for you help
Speak soon, Roland
Well, thx, Kusal,
I would have liked to have a bit more to do this August / September but October is the next best choice, I guess. Hopefully in another couple of months I’ll be even more settled, as long as Bobath technique is appropriate at the 1 year post-stroke stage. Let me just add that I am seeking any physio, or anyone who can help in any way a 10 month post stroke motivated & open minded survivor. Please let me know if you come across therapists in Bristol cheers
Thx, Roland
Zero problem, Kusal,
I understand the limitations of Bobath. Still, there are positives with it, so that still has value. We’ll talk again about this in October, thanks for your efforts
ciao, Roland