Well, Ryan had a very good visit at the neurologist today. The doctor ordered a year of physical therapy at Kernan which we expected this would be a long road. Not sure well go a year, thats a lot of gas and the doctor agreed that Ryan can form a work out at the gym to be as beneficial, after learning specific exercises with Kernan. He was amazed at Ryans strength and recovery since last he saw him in 2009. He has no medical explanation of the episode Ryan experienced just prior to him regaining his balance. He is confident Ryan will be able to get rid of his chair for community walking meaning basic walking like shopping, out to eat, going to a friends, etc. For long distance he may always need his chair, such as hiking and long distance like 5+ miles. He doesnt have strong reflexes in his toes which the doctor explained we use for balance so he suggest Ryan may always want a cane to carry for balance. His ankles are also weak and the Achilles is tight, ankle braces may help for support. This miracle Ryan has been given is not going to happen over night or be easy but Ryan has yet to give up and is determined to continue to work hard to get up on his feet as much as possible. Ashlee and I were so proud to hear the doctor tell Ryan he is very hopeful for a future with limited to no wheelchair use for him!!!!
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:01:41 +0000
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