Given the length of time she had been without walking Jo proved to have actually gained some mastery over her errant left leg. Her confidence and muscle tone have suffered though and she got tired earlier and experienced a few moments of anxiety when attempting transfers or negotiating a threshold.
On balance though the progress was pleasing and, with the carers finally beginning to walk her daily we hope she will achieve her immediate goal, that of walking with the assistance of one person and the zimmer frame, within three months.
Thereafter the next goal is walking with the aid of a three-legged stick. As the person assisting her in the immediate goal is solely there to keep Jo's left hand on the zimmer frame, this next goal obviates the need for that person except as psychological support and will be a big step change.
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