Here is a shot of Trish riding the "Stim Cycle". This is a device the therapists use to provide some exercise for legs that otherwise get no muscular activity.
Electrodes are attached to the thighs, and a mild shock is sent to the muscles on a timed basis. The result is that the legs move and pedal the bike. This does not work for all patients, but Trish's legs responded beautifully to the stimulus, and she rode for several minutes.
The primary purpose of this treatment is to help Trish keep the muscle tone in her legs and to prevent atrophy. I think there is also a psychological boost just to see your legs move after so much inactivity (even if you are not really the one moving them).
The last few days have been good ones, and Trish continues to prepare for her eventual release from the hospital and the transition into out-patient therapy.
She really does enjoy all the blog comments, cards and notes, and looks forward to reading your messages every day. Thank you for the continuing support.
22 comments:
Hi Trish,
I bet you are just counting the days until you get to go home. That is the best place to continue recooperation. Comfy bed, less noise, no nurses coming in during the night, husband to wait on you, it's all good. It's nice to see you smiling in all these pictures. I know all this is tough for you, but you still seem to keep it all together.
Keep smiling and working hard.
Love, Laura
Goodmorning Trish,
I love reading your updates and hearing all the great progress you are making. Keep up the hard work. You look beautiful in your pictures, your smile is contagious. Have a great day!
Love, Kerri and Family
Hi,
You look great. Keep up the good and hard work! Thanks to your father for this website. I love being with you in spirit!
Amy
Hi Trish!
We are so happy to hear that you will be able to go home soon. We are so proud of you and all of the hard work you have put into your recovery. As we have always said..."you are a trooper!" Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Love ya,
Roger and Shellye
Hi Trish,
I love the picture of you on the bicycle! I love to see those muscles working! You are such an inspiration to everyone. I love reading the comments from all your friends and students. You and Scott and the boys have so much support and so many people praying for you. Keep up all your hard work, it will pay off!
We love you,
Pam & Ed
Trish,
It's great to see your smile in the pictures...hope you're having a good day!
Love,
Brooke
Trish,
Emma and I love to read about how great your progress is doing.!Emma always assures me that you are going to be just fine....she says she just knows it. You look great!
Melissa and Emma
You look fantastic. Keep those legs peddling and flash that pretty smile. Just keep thinking, soon you'll be home. Love Ya, Think of you always.
Deb K.
So good to see your smiling face!! I love reading about your progress and how close you are getting to going home!!! You are an inspiration Trish. I think about you each day cannot wait to visit you at home!! Remember that I am not far from you and will be available whenever you need me.
Debbie
Hey Trish I am so happy that you will be going home soon. I know how hard it is for you to be away from your boys and Scot. I miss seeing you. I want you to know that whenever you are ready and can come to school I would love to have you in class with me and Hunter. I can always use extra help and I know Hunter would love it. Keep remembering whats important in this journey and look how far you have come. You are a true inspiration. See you soon
Kathy Hawthorne
Hi Trish,
We are going out of town, so I will not be posting comments or reading your updates for a week. With that said have a great week and I hope you are home by the time I get back to Az and log on for my Trish fix. Stay strong!
Love, Kerri
Looking great on that bike, Lady.
We're thinking of you a lot these days. Keep up the great work.
And sending healing vibes your way!
Marc, Lisa & Seth
Hi Trish,
I love your spirit! The pictures of you smiling and the twinkle in your eyes shine through! Keep up your hard work and determination.
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts each day.
Kristin Smith
Trish- I love the pictures your dad posts! You always look great and it's so nice to see and hear about your progress! We are all thinking of you lots and pulling for you all the way! I know you're looking forward to getting home with your family and we can't wait to see your smiling face at Brisas, as well! Stay strong and thank you for reminding us all what a true "hero" is!!
Love,
Kelly
Trish,
It was great to get your message yesterday. I'm so glad to hear you doing so well and keeping your spirits up. You are amazing! Hope to get down there to see you once you're home.
Kelly G
Hi Trish,
Just wanted to say hello and let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
all the best,
Carmen McCoy
Hi Trish,
It is so wonderful to hear that you are making such progress and will be home soon! We look forward to every post to see how you are. It is so wonderful to see your smile! Love, Jim and Ash
Trish,
You look great! Keep up the good work.
Sam
Your smile is very contagious! Keep up the great work! You are an inspiration to us all! You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Take care and we are looking forward to seeing you around at Brisas!
The Etherton Family
Hey, Girlfriend!
You have made amazing progress. I'm so proud of you! I talk about you all of the time.
I'm so glad that you will be home soon so that there will be more time for us to hang out, go shopping, to lunch, all the fun stuff.
You look so beautiful in all of the pictures.
See you soon. Lots of love,
Alyssa
Hi Trish,
I have been reading your progress on your blog. I worked with Pam and Ed before moving back east so I was there when you and Scott got together and married. My prayers are with you and your families. I know that you will do great in everything.
Love, Chris Corcoran
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