… Jo finally seemed to be making these with today’s physiotherapy session. The physiotherapists began in the summer room, at the back of the house, getting Jo to stand using the zimmer frame for support. With an ankle brace and new, velcro-fastening, shoes Jo was able to accomplish this quite easily.
The physiotherapists then coaxed Jo to walk out of the summer room, turn left and left again and walk to the front door. The first left turn saw increased muscle spasticity as Jo had to concentrate on two things, walking and changing direction and so she became anxious. A lot of coaxing saw her through the two turns and then Jo made rapid progress to the front door.
At the front door she sat down and was then wheeled back to the door of the front room, whereupon she stood again and walked back to her chair and sat down with a fairly smooth step and turn.
The whole time Jo was lifting her left foot clear of the floor and placing it herself. She need reminding to prepare herself for the next step, straightening her leg and shifting the weight but there was no physical assistance from either of the two physiotherapists.
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