Wed week 2- 22/10

Today i continued to work with patient B who had a right ankle arthrodesis. I was lucky enough to also have a look at her scan to observe the oedema and screws after surgery. Exercises the patient B included upper limb strengthening exercises for maintenence (including arm raises, overhead press and bicep curls using 1kg weights) and lower limb strengthening exercises of the good leg (in sitting: knee extension and straight leg raise, in the parallel bars: hip abduction and flexion. We also worked on patient B's balance in the parallel bars by getting her to practice hopping and standing on one leg (as she is NWB on her R leg whilst the plaster is on).

Patient B is a retired nurse and an interesting lady to talk to. She is fairly independent and relatively strong. She also understands the importance of exercise for recovery which means she willingly participates in therapy. I enjoy working with her.