"Homework" for PT

Touche...I think even though He's walking on water, He expects us to keep rowing the boat=)

Dixie

That patient isn't serious about getting better. I've only been to PT for a few things. But, I was always given homework. We were able to get a refurbished unit one year that was the same as the equipment that I used. After that we were able to do more at home.

Why? What do people have against helping themselves get better, quicker?

I see more people of that type of mind-set,....they go to PT to get things done to them,....they're dressed up in their makeup and jewelry and dresses or formal clothes,....(and they're supposed to be working out?)

I know I'm.....what's the word Vickie used? Oh yes,....quirky! So sure, I admit it, I take it to the extreme, wear a tee and sweats and sneakers (not heels or flip flops and a skirt and bangles)...and I don't "glisten" I sweat like a moose!

But gosh darn it all, I'm there to get stronger and better, not to look pretty and focus more on having a social conversation. My PT also always educates me (which is so way cool, I adore him).

I guess in my own way yeah I'm passing judgment on these people because I'm baffled what they think they're going to accomplish......











M.

That person will be whining about how PT didn't work for them...they are still messed up. Uh huh! And they wonder why?
It isn't as if the homework benefits the therapist. I have to put the energy into healing myself. They (pt) are simply there to guide me...or stop me when I get too over zealous.
Even though it isn't fun I am dedicated. This is what will make ME better. Basic 101.

I wear sneakers and tee's to pt, but I do get make up on as well...I have a red nose and it'd bug me not to cover it, but my make up inst extreme either......
I also take a hair piece to put my hair up as it is long. I also do the homework, I might be able to do the homework everyday or somethings I just can't do, so I let the therapist find an alternative and I got one of those red ribbon stretch things to connect to my door at home for some exercises...I also use my recumbent bike at home every other day...
These people who do not do the exercises will not get better and will end up hurting more, especially when the pt gets harder and it slowly gets harder...also, make a note to let the therapists know they said they are not doing the homework... A good therapy place will kick people to the curb if they don't do as they are told...
But, I also have elderly parents that won't do their exercises without the nurse and my telling them is not helping...what can I do??? I'm over 1,000 miles away... I think my dad is giving up and it hurts me to hear it....
People don't give up...just don't give up...