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Brain injury survival tips
| Posted at 04:37 PM on January 24, 2010 |
Welcome to my first blog entry. Currently, I'm 3 1/2 years into my recovery and I feel I'm still making progress, although slow. I ride the stationary bike and use the treadmill. I also do arm and leg exercises. To work my brain, I do a lot of computer brain games and the Wii's Big Brain Academy. I'm interested in hearing from anyone for additional tips to a full and faster recovery.
-Rachel
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Rita Mathis says...
Dear Rachel,
I don't know if you have public transit where you live, but if you do I suggest you try it out. It has been really wonderful for me. 1) You get the exercise of walking to and fro the bus stop. 2) Time management skills could improve i.e. what time do i need to leave the house in order to get there on time, etc. Also, I try to walk anywhere that's within a reasonable walking distance(in my case a 3 mile radius). BANISH the car whenever possible. This mentality has improved my mobility substantially. Don't let the fear of falling down prevent you from going as fast as you possibly can... with the exception of crossing the street, which is when you've gotta be careful. I feel every fall I've taken helps as much as it hurts. Try getting the mail and doing lunges on the way there and back. Open the microwave with your left hand.
Keep up the amazing work!
Sincerely,
Rita M.
Rita, thank you for your advice. Actually one of my good friends lives very close to a bus stop and we were discussing practicing public transportation this coming summer. It's funny, everybody tells me to open the microwave with my left hand... and the drawers, doors, fridge, tv etc. etc.
I don't know if you have public transit where you live, but if you do I suggest you try it out. It has been really wonderful for me. 1) You get the exercise of walking to and fro the bus stop. 2) Time management skills could improve i.e. what time do i need to leave the house in order to get there on time, etc. Also, I try to walk anywhere that's within a reasonable walking distance(in my case a 3 mile radius). BANISH the car whenever possible. This mentality has improved my mobility substantially. Don't let the fear of falling down prevent you from going as fast as you possibly can... with the exception of crossing the street, which is when you've gotta be careful. I feel every fall I've taken helps as much as it hurts. Try getting the mail and doing lunges on the way there and back. Open the microwave with your left hand.
Keep up the amazing work!
Sincerely,
Rita M.
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